Rocket’s 97 GT ..::SOLD::..

[Huffer]

when i go on my weekly drives i push pretty hard... whats the chances of stock Links failing?

Not very high - because they actually flex, you'd have to twist up pretty hard to break them. It's like comparing a popsicle to a twizler...kinda. Try the bar with the stock links, and if you need more stiffness adjust the bar. If you need more, get new links. But just keep in mind entry angles and overall flexion.

[rocketlegacy]

they worked for about a day :smt009
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318566_10150268593961268_634806267_8127655_6378289_n.jpg

[Huffer]

Wth are those? Are those the sti links you used? Those arent the stock C links.

[Navi271]

Ya those are the sti ones he bought for the rear that are actually for the front! Oh well, live and learn right?

Any word on the bilsteins?

[rocketlegacy]

Wth are those? Are those the sti links you used? Those arent the stock C links.

Ya those are the sti ones he bought for the rear that are actually for the front! Oh well, live and learn right
those are rear links. i wouldnt have had a problem with them if i had flipped my lateral links over. my local rally shop has a few STI parts cars. only one had its rear links and they were both bent at 90°. on the front STI links the studs arn't on the same side. the studs point in opposite directions. rears point the same way like my photo.

C-shaped only came on WRXs 2002-2007, Impreza & 2.5RS & legacy 1993-2007
the ones i had came on STI / Forester 2004-2007



Any word on the bilsteins?

they will be here monday. might rock the GTB springs they come with until my taxs get back. then maybe H&R Sports or H&R OE Sports.

[Navi271]

Oh i see, my bad. Just making up stuff and pretending I know things again...

I think you know the drill with GTB springs, it'll ride high in the front and normal height in the back. It will be a little weird looking, but it will ride pretty nice.

[rocketlegacy]

Oh i see, my bad. Just making up stuff and pretending I know things again...

I think you know the drill with GTB springs, it'll ride high in the front and normal height in the back. It will be a little weird looking, but it will ride pretty nice.

i didnt know really much anything about suspension either. Best knowledge you can get is from people who actually work on our cars for a living. luckily my mechanic builds rally cars. can knows alot about Subaru's since he has worked on them for 20 years or so.

yea i thought i read something about that funky ride height.

[Yamazaki]

yea i thought i read something about that funky ride height.
The ride height is wonky when you mix up GTB and RS suspension. If you have GTB springs, I would think it'd match (but not sure). I put RS suspension (visually identical to GTB suspension) on a Brighton wagon and it had the 'saggy butt'. It could also be that the Brighton didn't have the twin turbo setup (and weight) in the front... in which case it would have that effect on all non-twin turbo models. Who knows.

However, people always just call the Bilsteins "GTB suspension" when in fact BOTH RSs and GTBs received them. I would think there are differences since the back end weights are different.
So if you have an 'uneven' effect, it may be that.

[rocketlegacy]

C-shaped only came on WRXs 2002-2007, Impreza & 2.5RS & legacy 1993-2007

wrong info. 2nd gens have C-shaped. ive only seen a BH on a lift and they have long sti looking endlinks. no real idea for 4th gens.



The ride height is wonky when you mix up GTB and RS suspension. If you have GTB springs, I would think it'd match (but not sure). I put RS suspension (visually identical to GTB suspension) on a Brighton wagon and it had the 'saggy butt'. It could also be that the Brighton didn't have the twin turbo setup (and weight) in the front... in which case it would have that effect on all non-twin turbo models. Who knows.

However, people always just call the Bilsteins "GTB suspension" when in fact BOTH RSs and GTBs received them. I would think there are differences since the back end weights are different.
So if you have an 'uneven' effect, it may be that.
well hopefully i luck out and get some GTB springs. im sure the struts are the same. i think its the sedan spring rates that give that saggy affect. it wont matter for long planning on ordering a set of H&Rs after WCSS. and butt spacers.

[rocketlegacy]

teaser:
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/300501_10150270582656268_634806267_8148482_1788612_n.jpg

[rocketlegacy]

dropped the car off this morning to get the Bilsteins on. also im having the front GT springs swapped onto the front to avoid the lifted front syndrome-thanks toby! looks like they will be ready for WCSS this weekend. then after that H&R sport springs will be put on order.

[Huffer]

Are you worried about the clunk from the rear strut that digiphux mentioned in his FS ad?

[rocketlegacy]

Are you worried about the clunk from the rear strut that digiphux mentioned in his FS ad?
yea. its all apart of the install. my guy is going to re-grease everything. :smt023

[rocketlegacy]

installed. ride height is exactly as i expected it to be...high. looks like a good reason to get some springs. the state of the KYBs i was running is that they are both completely blown

[Navi271]

Haha, 2 of my struts were blown when I replaced them with bilsteins as well!

Higher than stock ride height?

[rocketlegacy]

Higher than stock ride height?
the ride height is Outback-ishly high especially in the front even with swapping GT springs on. i can fit my entire fist between the top of the tire and the fender on the front. the rear sits normal.

[httrdd]

Wow now go offroading! Lol.

[Huffer]

This is the only downside to the GTB suspension - the front struts are designed for the heavier GT-B twin turbo engine...

[Yamazaki]

This is the only downside to the GTB suspension - the front struts are designed for the heavier GT-B twin turbo engine...
So that's why the RS suspension had the same effect on the Brighton...

[Huffer]

Yeah - it has to do with the valving that Bilstein provided Subaru from factory. The nice thing is that Bilsteins are rebuildable and revalvable. If you can provide corner weights for your car with the Bilsteins installed, I bet Bilstein could rebuild them to an appropriate spec. Right now, they extremely resistant to the lighter USDM front end. Imagine the lift if a lightweight JDM front bumper was swapped on.

I think a good compromise might be Bilsteins in the rear, and new KYB GR2's in the front. It's a compromise for sure, but unless you have moneybags, everything's a compromise.

[Navi271]

Does it handle well tho? I wouldn't be able to do KYB's in the front with bilsteins in the back because of the big handling decrease. The fender gap with GT springs was by far the most noticeable, when you get lowering springs it will look much better. Just search some others that have bilsteins and then added H&R's. You'll find a lot of happy customers.

[Yamazaki]

Right now, they extremely resistant to the lighter USDM front end. Imagine the lift if a lightweight JDM front bumper was swapped on.
Well, it was a Japanese Brighton, so it had the lighter bumper. But I'm going off topic...


I'd like to see Rocket's car with the new springs....

...and two piece mirrors! Those "shrek" one piece mirrors are just so weird!

[rocketlegacy]

...and two piece mirrors! Those "shrek" one piece mirrors are just so weird!
you should gift me a set of BG5 Ganadors then :smt023 pics on the way. even though i canceled my plans to go to WCSS because i hate the look so much.


Does it handle well tho? I wouldn't be able to do KYB's in the front with bilsteins in the back because of the big handling decrease. The fender gap with GT springs was by far the most noticeable, when you get lowering springs it will look much better. Just search some others that have bilsteins and then added H&R's. You'll find a lot of happy customers.
handles great. at least with the gap right now people can see how cool i am that i run Bilsteins. H&Rs was what i was always going to get at some point. i just have to deal with this ultra dumb setup for now.

[rocketlegacy]

I'd like to see Rocket's car with the new springs....

its doesnt look that bad if you dont focus on the red thing but only look at the trees and the grass. :oops:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/DSCN0085-1.jpg

this one is best viewed when you read the what it says on the tire then move on quickly.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/DSCN0084-1.jpg

this one i would look at the neighbor's house across the street and ignore wheel gaps. :smt022

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/DSCN0083-1.jpg

[Navi271]

Ya, looks exactly like mine did with legacy GT springs and bilsteins. The back looks almost perfect tho... at least for me it does!

[rocketlegacy]

i thought about putting my GT-B front springs back on. they have 1 coil "less" of the spring compared the GT ones and might drop it down a bit. i thought when i swapped them it was going to be stiffer because of the TT H4 it was made for. and it would raise it more, but who knows now.

[Yamazaki]

Whoa. The Brighton didn't have THAT big of a gap. You say that's with GT springs? Yeah, I'd put the GT-B/RS springs back on. It shouldn't be as high up in the front.

On another note - I like that your car doesn't have a retarded bump in the roof. I'm jealous.

[rocketlegacy]

i hate it. but not enough to spend more money to fix the height in the front. tomorrow ill see what i can do but if its stupid pricing to swap the GT-B back on then no. ill wait for H&Rs and ill just have to hide my car from the eyes of the general public till then.

[Huffer]

Just do it yourself!

[peugoby]

lol dude I have the EXACT same amount of wheel gap with my Bilstein's on GT-B springs! I honestly don't think its going to make any difference swapping the springs back over.

I'd wait for your H&R's or get STi springs. Look at Navi271's ride height with Bilstein's. Its just abut perfect in my opinion.

I bet the ride is a lot better though, right?

[rocketlegacy]

lol dude I have the EXACT same amount of wheel gap with my Bilstein's on GT-B springs! I honestly don't think its going to make any difference swapping the springs back over.

I'd wait for your H&R's or get STi springs. Look at Navi271's ride height with Bilstein's. Its just abut perfect in my opinion.

I bet the ride is a lot better though, right?
the front gap has toned down its about a 4 finger gap now. right after they got on it was 6 fingers. :smt017 . so stock was 3ish.


also:
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/294158_10150275337526268_634806267_8191902_7507783_n.jpg

[Yamazaki]

Hmm, I'd take off the "Legacy" badge. It just seems too busy with all of the badges. And besides, your centerpiece says "LEGACY", so you don't need the badge anymore...

[rocketlegacy]

just bought H&R sport springs for a 04-07 WRX. they were a steal and i had to get them. any insight as to whether these will be a match made in heaven for the Bilsteins?

[Navi271]

just bought H&R sport springs for a 04-07 WRX. they were a steal and i had to get them. any insight as to whether these will be a match made in heaven for the Bilsteins?
I think they should work. The STI springs I have on my car would work on a 04-07 impreza. I never saw a difference between the way wrx and sti springs seat onto the strut of those years. The rear springs should be tapered at the top, so you'll have to get some 04-07 impreza rear top hats. You might also have to get the upper spring perches for the front springs as well.

[rocketlegacy]

its official ive finally gone low. rolling my fenders again... but this time alot tighter and pulling them as well tomorrow.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

[peugoby]

Need moar pix!

[rocketlegacy]

Need moar pix!
tomorrow.

[httrdd]

Very nice indeed! How much did it cost to roll them? The roll looks really nice too!

[rocketlegacy]

Very nice indeed! How much did it cost to roll them? The roll looks really nice too!
im doing it myself. all i have to do is buy a 22oz for the shop owner. they have been rolled in the past, i used a eastwood fender roller my shop guy has. i have to RE-roll them now there is zero clearance in the back. i melted a bit of tire driving back to my house :oops: .

[rocketlegacy]

heres pics of my new set up.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
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[csweston]

I love it! Maybe get some spacers?

[MRLancaster]

Holy crap thats a change! :o And thats just H&R and Bilstein???

[rocketlegacy]

Holy crap thats a change! :o And thats just H&R and Bilstein???
yessir!!! 04 WRX H&Rs which dropped it a bit more due to the weight difference. of course the top hats and spring perches had to changed to accommodate the new springs.

heres what my fenders did to my other tire set. looks way worse in person. i didnt like those rims very much so ill probably sell them soon.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/DSCN0175-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/DSCN0168-1.jpg

[peugoby]

wow that's slammed! Maybe a little too low for my tastes. Sorry about your tires.

[peter]

I kinda wish mine was a lower and looked more like yours

[mycargoesvroom]

Damn that looks soooooo good. Lets get some lower offset wheels on this asap! :D

[rocketlegacy]

thanks everyone. handling is crazy good. feels like coilovers with out the expense


Lets get some lower offset wheels on this asap! :D

as for this. my other rim tire set is +35. and you can see what happened there (few posts previous). probably going to look into some Y spoke rims or STI rims.

[Navi271]

Holy crap that's low! It looks like you're riding on the bump stops. My s-techs rode higher lol

[rocketlegacy]

Holy crap that's low! It looks like you're riding on the bump stops. My s-techs rode higher lol
yea but these are better then S-Techs in every way. the handling is incredible now. really raises my confidence to push harder in the twistys. i will be getting spacers soon to lift my butt up :-?.

thinking i might get these rims. close to looking like the GT snow flakes which i like.

http://www.imageinmotion.com/pics/enkei/EKM3-gunmetal.jpg

[grayguy]

So the fenders cut those tires? Just in the rears? I am not satisfied with my STI setups height so
I'm planning in adding GD lowering springs.

[mycargoesvroom]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

+1

[BG5guy]

those wheels would look nasty ( in a good way) on your car. I would totally be offended ( in a good way) if you got those. Maybe you should spray your flakes black so you can see what they would look like before buying.

[rocketlegacy]

those wheels would look nasty ( in a good way) on your car. I would totally be offended ( in a good way) if you got those. Maybe you should spray your flakes black so you can see what they would look like before buying.

i was thinking i might plasti dip them in preparation for winter.. so we'll see

[rocketlegacy]

4 more major things i want to have happen before i can give my wallet a break for a long time

1. UEL headers
2. Axle back
3. Front swaybar (tribeca)
4. Rims


of course there is the little things i can still buy :grin:

[rocketlegacy]

made it up to ptown for a meet.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/309243_2059586406217_1141356303_31797493_557987888_n.jpg

bg5guys fxt:

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/307505_2059575885954_1141356303_31797450_610333591_n.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/


baddogs BD

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/306916_2059578126010_1141356303_31797459_110503675_n.jpg

im the president of the club so i got my own side!!

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[elislider]

aw man i miss all the meets... too damn busy

[BG5guy]

U got ur own side cuz u showed up 2hours late n there were no more spots lol

[chrish8r]

U got ur own side cuz u showed up 2hours late n there were no more spots lol
^^^^^LOL^^^^
been there done that haha

[rocketlegacy]

ok so heres the plan. UEL headers > Catless > 2.25 piping > 18"-20" Resonator > Vibrant 1056 muffler.

[chrish8r]

Uel headers are next on my to-do list.....just need a few more bucks

[rocketlegacy]

Uel headers are next on my to-do list.....just need a few more bucks

same but it can wait till next week to start. noticed when the car was on the lift i had torn front axle boots on both sides. had them changed instead of starting exhaust. i think its more important to get mechanical stuff fixed before modifications. slight set back to the plan but it will get there. gonna slowly piece it together so i dont have to blow my week's budget to kingdom come on one day.

[httrdd]

Dont go catless. Dyno test have been proven that a hf cat flows just as well as a catless. There will be a lot of rasp also.

[rocketlegacy]

Dont go catless. Dyno test have been proven that a hf cat flows just as well as a catless. There will be a lot of rasp also.
that kinda goes against what all the muffler shops here have said... and this is subaru country... they said just put a resonator on to cut the rasp out.

[RS MN]

catless smells better...

[rocketlegacy]

a friend wanted to take some shots of the car.. heres some teaser shots

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/301004_2522698954261_1456958726_2734535_795058035_n.jpg
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/312590_2522698314245_1456958726_2734532_-1.jpg

[98legwag]

I give it :smt023 :smt023

[BG5guy]

The snow ones woulda looked even better if u covered ur tracks with snow

[Perdue]

I really like your car. The first pic has to be my favorite.

[rocketlegacy]

just ordered my UEL headers. going to either have them heat wrapped or ceramic coated.

[rocketlegacy]

got my headers and got some Perrin Performance rear endlinks new for $79... also placed my order for my muffler

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389001_10150373864696268_634806267_8737736_535198911_n.jpg

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[subie/legacy]

Looks amazing. Pretty much how I want my car to look, but white.
Please post a sound clip of your exhaust when finished. I've thought about catless

[chrish8r]

Headers......who, where and how much please. Im looking into making the investestment but not sure on what to get

[rocketlegacy]

Looks amazing. Pretty much how I want my car to look, but white.
Please post a sound clip of your exhaust when finished. I've thought about catless
will do having a friend with a DSLR which records sound in 720p record it. videos are only as good as the system that recorded it. so i want as good as i can get it.


Headers......who, where and how much please. Im looking into making the investestment but not sure on what to get
i just got these. seems to be the consensus on what to get if you want UEL. apparently they hold up a tad better then actual Borlas. we'll see.

http://www.speedyracer.com/servlet/the- ... for/Detail (http://www.speedyracer.com/servlet/the-173/Subaru-Impreza-Header-for/Detail)

[Cervantes]

I'm a fan!

[elislider]

I'm still laughing about the Facebook thing :lol:
did you actually figure out if it was her? Her FB only showed a black STi, not a white one.

[rocketlegacy]

Fully wrapped. used 2x50'. about to spray them. also took photos of the process. maybe ill make a DIY. i will say its not a fun job.

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/312707_10150380104546268_634806267_8762272_1204528791_n.jpg

[Reason]

Nice wrap job, the dual port headers are a pain in the ass. Single port headers can be done in 15-20 minutes.

[dplacencia]

Nice... I did the same to my headers...

[Subieee]

I hated wrapping my headers lol
What coils are you on?

[rocketlegacy]

allowing the header wrap to fully dry should be ready for spray tonight after work!!




What coils are you on?
im not on coils.... running a more special set up JDM GT-B front and rear Bilstein struts with H&R Sport Springs :shock:

[rocketlegacy]

Happy Turkey Genocide. sprayed my headers.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/384055_10150384193221268_634806267_8772526_704089098_n.jpg

[Red85Celica]

Love your wagon! You have the H&R springs? Your car looks like its at stock height? I wanted to
get those springs but they dont make them for wagons but i hear they work.

Also did you tint the headlights or remove the amber lens? I am digging it! Cant wait to get my
zero sports grill and headlights in the mail.

[Reason]

That's not stock height, they say don't use sedan springs on the wagons because they are heavier.

[rocketlegacy]

That's not stock height, they say don't use sedan springs on the wagons because they are heavier.
yes! except some sometimes we have to since theres not many options out there for wagon-neers. my H&Rs were off a WRX wagon. but still my car is heavy inducing saggy butt.


Love your wagon! You have the H&R springs? Your car looks like its at stock height? I wanted to
get those springs but they dont make them for wagons but i hear they work.
Thanks! its no where near stock ride height. heres a comparison for you.

Stock GT struts and springs

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/DSCN0265-1.jpg

JDM GT-B Bisteins and H&R Sport springs

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/



Also did you tint the headlights or remove the amber lens? I am digging it! Cant wait to get my
zero sports grill and headlights in the mail.

what i did can be found here on a DIY i wrote. https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=21820

[rocketlegacy]

Hello grapefruit shooter!!!! so tomorrow EVERYTHING gets buttoned up. Sound clip to come. gonna take it with a DSLR for the best sound quality i can manage.

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[chrish8r]

Hmmm....what can i use to show size that everybody will know???? A beer bottle!!!! I love your thinking....cant wait to hear it

[rocketlegacy]

Exhaust is done... loud and subie sounding. just need to fix my O2s till im satisfied. Sound clip to come.

http://www.coloradohpjunkies.com/forums/images/smilies/this_thread_is_worthless_without_pics.gif

[MRLancaster]

Cant wait to see pics and videos! :D

[csweston]

In for pics and sound clip! Good luck on the sound clip. I still have yet to get a good one of mine.

[rocketlegacy]

pics as promised. horrible pics but you can get the idea till my car is on the lift again to take some better photos. which will be soon since i have access to a that lift when ever i need it.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/20111129_173332_445-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/20111129_173346_953-1.jpg

[rocketlegacy]

so got the car on the lift to take care of a few things. double bunged the 2nd O2 hoping it would clear the catless CEL (no go seems to be another internet fairy-tail busted). painted my exhaust welds. fixed my intake. took better pics and installed my Perrin Perform rear endlinks to the hard setting on the whiteline RSB. SOUND CLIP SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY

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also got some shots of the Bilsteins on car since i never got a chance to photograph them before.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/DSCN0242-1.jpg
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Muffler fitment is not ideal. going to end up cutting some bumper and sending it back to be fixed.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/DSCN0245-1.jpg

[MRLancaster]

Lets see some rear shots with the new exhaust! :D

[elislider]

How do you like the bilsteins? I have them, and installed them, but the car is yet to be drivable so idk what the feel is like

[TGX4776]

did you clear the codes or reset the ecu? When i cleared the codes the code would come back up occasionally, when i reset the ecu i didn't get the code for a year until i got my misfire

[rocketlegacy]

Lets see some rear shots with the new exhaust! :D
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/DSCN1145-1.jpg

heres pictures i submitted for Oregon AWD's (http://www.oregonAWD.com) December Ride of the Month competition.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/DSCN1150-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/DSCN1146-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/DSCN1151-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/DSCN1162-1.jpg

[r3v_v3ng3]

Good luck on the rotm entry, looks good. How much did it ran you to make the exhaust setup (header-->muffler)?

[rocketlegacy]

Good luck on the rotm entry, looks good. How much did it ran you to make the exhaust setup (header-->muffler)?
thanks. 121 for the borla reps, 133 for the vibrant 1057, 200 for the catless cat back with a 18" resonator.

[rocketlegacy]

got a DSLR for Xmas. still learning how it works but i got some decent shots.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/Cal20111-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/Cal20112-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/Cal20113-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/Cal20114-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/Cal20115-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/Cal20116-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/Cal20117-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

those pictures look phenominal but i have a question, have you made a video or sound clip of your exhaust yet???

[httrdd]

Not bad shots there! I keep saying it i know, but wheels will really complete the look.

[chuckthefuk]

clean!

[BG5guy]

4th pic from top is my fav

[Baddog]

I was reading about the RFRB grille fitment. Someone said it's 3/4" shorter then our Outback/GT tall style grilles. Then I came back and looked at this thread. And it's true I never even noticed the fitment on the RFRB grille until now. Looked so good I never noticed.

[rocketlegacy]

I was reading about the RFRB grille fitment. Someone said it's 3/4" shorter then our Outback/GT tall style grilles. Then I came back and looked at this thread. And it's true I never even noticed the fitment on the RFRB grille until now. Looked so good I never noticed.
true statement. it is shorter. also true that i like so much it doesn't matter. here's a pic to verify this .

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/08/38868_419213716267_634806267_5351214_194-1.jpg
(Grill isnt mounted in this photo)

[Dead91silvia]

That gap would drive my nuts.... (cough).... JDM bumper.... (cough)...

[Baddog]

JDM bumpers are just too expensive. The cost of a JDM bumper is half if not more the cost of a 5 speed swap.

Would probably bug me too. But it's a long ways away before I got an RFRB. I just noticed it and couldnt believe I never did before.

[98legwag]

I got used the gap with my JDM grill. I love the RFRB.

[rocketlegacy]

made the cut to be in the LegacyGT.com calendar. again...2nd year in a row. http://www.zazzle.com/2012_legacygt_com ... 0741841558 (http://www.zazzle.com/2012_legacygt_com_members_calendar-158313350741841558) Mr Febraury... :cool:

[chrish8r]

Looks like getting that camera paid off. Haha...good job

[chuckthefuk]

congrats!

[rocketlegacy]

got some more JDM goodies to complete the look. A RFRB Spoiler and a set of Ganador mirrors.


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMG_0099-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMG_0100-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMG_0102-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMG_0104-1.jpg

[httrdd]

Wow that spoiler is going to look soo good!

[Navi271]

Were those the ganadors that were much cheaper than usual on ebay I saw recently?

Man, your wagon has gone from normal to awesome pretty quick.

[rocketlegacy]

Wow that spoiler is going to look soo good!
i cant wait. got to figure out how im going to keep the "RFRB" either i mask it off when it goes to paint or i make/find a vinyl sticker when its painted.

Were those the ganadors that were much cheaper than usual on I saw recently?

Man, your wagon has gone from normal to awesome pretty quick.
thanks!! nope i got them from a SL-i member.

Got really excited and installed the Ganadors.. either im leaving them black or im color matching them. havent decided yet.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMG_0118-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMG_0116-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMG_0115-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/01/IMG_0114-1.jpg

[chuckthefuk]

very nice.. how are the mirrors>? these are for RHD so assuming the glass is swapped.

-Chuck

[rocketlegacy]

very nice.. how are the mirrors>? these are for RHD so assuming the glass is swapped.

-Chuck
yep. passenger side adjusts fine driver side doesnt shift side to side. so i set it so when ever i look at it i see my pretty face (not DOT approved)... im sure there's a way to fix this but they were installed 3 hours ago.

[Yamazaki]

Cool, no more "shrek ears"
:wink:

I'd leave 'em black, like your grille and lower trim. Maybe black out the door handles or bump strip too.

[httrdd]

Yea leave em black. I want to see what a set of these look like on a bd!

You can prob get ahold of the company that made the spoiler and ask them to send you their decal.

[Kansei]

who is RFRB anyways? and the mirrors... cant say i'm to much of a fan but the stock ones are a little big.... idk. any wind noise issues or anything?

[chuckthefuk]

"Run Fast Run Beautiful" Subaru's Aero Division.

[BG5guy]

about time bro, been waiting for these forever

[WESTcoast]

They look great!!

[rocketlegacy]

loving the black mirrors too. got to get out there and have a photo shoot. also have to get the damn sound clip. every time i remember its at night. and i dont want to upset the neighbors. might just head to the business park close by and do one now.

[rocketlegacy]

so im thinking about summer my summer rim selection. i love the style of the stock rims but i want them to bigger for summer. i dont want to spend over $1000. so far ive come across to these:

Enkei EKM3s 17x7 +45 or 18x7.5 + 45

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Tenzo Type M 17x7 +42

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/tenzo_typemv1_brz_2-1.jpg

[peter]

I like those Enkeis, but the Tenzos are really nice

[98legwag]

I like the Enkeis.

[Kansei]

if the tenzo's actually concaved like that i would jump on them. too bad we have high offset cars huh?

[rocketlegacy]

I've decided on the Enkei's. gonna go for the 18x7.5's i can get them new for just over 700. where as the equivalent Tenzos(18x8) are just over 1000. also from doing some reading the tenzos are heavier :shock: . another plus for the Enkeis is that if i run a 215/40 r18 they take up roughly the same space in the wheel well as my stock 16's do with 205/55's


if the tenzo's actually concaved like that i would jump on them.
they are not. thats why i liked them but they dont that much
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/stitypembronze-1.jpg

[98-lgt]

Not sure if they're really your style, but I like them! XXR530 in chromium black.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/53089542N2jpg1323693479-1.jpg

http://www.nlmotoring.com/XXR-530-Wheels-s/1673.htm

[rocketlegacy]

Not sure if they're really your style, but I like them! XXR530 in chromium black.
they look cool but the offsets are just like the Momos i had. so ill rub heavily in the rear wheel wells.

[Mx4Life]

Good choice on the enkei's. Those will look so hot on your wagon

[rocketlegacy]

some pics
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

[Kansei]

i want your grill..... and how do you get the jdm fogs to fit inside a usdm bumper? i know about the bracket mod but now how to get them IN the actual bumper cover...

[r3v_v3ng3]

Nice jdm pieces


i want your grill..... and how do you get the jdm fogs to fit inside a usdm bumper? i know about the bracket mod but now how to get them IN the actual bumper cover...

You have to trim the usdm bumper fog opening

[Kansei]

hmm... i'm going to have to see this "trimming" to figure it out... i tend to butcher things... just look at me grill :D

[r3v_v3ng3]

do it a little at a time. it takes a while but it will look great. trim, install bumper and check.... repeat....

I hacked an SUS grill too and had a plan to mold it clean but gave up on it and got a sweet deal on a jdm grill

[rocketlegacy]

forgot to add these 2 photos as well

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/


hmm... i'm going to have to see this "trimming" to figure it out... i tend to butcher things... just look at me grill :D

heres what i roughly followed when i did it.
viewtopic.php?f=39&t=2766 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=2766)

[Kansei]

okay... that doesnt look too bad... but i do like your car. you did a good job my friend"D

[LGT Kirby]

Car is looking great! Keep it up.

-Kirby

[rocketlegacy]

a friend has been wanting to take video of my car for a while and we finally did it. i have to get the file from him or ill have him upload it to youtube. i got some photos of him filming and a couple of my car

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396355_10150535569741268_634806267_9256531_1728776708_n.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/IMG_0178-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/IMG_0179-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/IMG_0174-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/IMG_0200-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/IMG_0194-1.jpg


some of my car... can anyone spot my new mod?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/IMG_0197-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/IMG_0185-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/IMG_0182-1.jpg

[chrish8r]

I spotted it!!!! The rainguard. Those are real nice but i heard they are a pain with the subaru frameless windows??

[rocketlegacy]

I spotted it!!!! The rainguard. Those are real nice but i heard they are a pain with the subaru frameless windows??
no clearance issues. all my doors open without rubbing them

[rocketlegacy]

video is posted on the SL-i Facebook page.

[Baddog]

I need pics on how you installed your grille. I can't get it to sit right.

[peugoby]

Wow Casey your car is looking really good! Its come so far - definitely one of the better 2nd gen GT's stateside.

I thought I'd say what I would add/ change (if it were mine) to make it really pop. Its all my opinion, again it looks good as-is.

1st - Forget about all those cheap Enkei's you were looking at. The only good Enkei's for these are the RPF1's - g0 17x8 +45. That or Advan RG's or save up more and buy Volk.
2nd. Paint the RFRB grill body color, the ganador mirrors body color and match the skirts, front bumper and rear bumper lip all to rio red. It'll look way more modern, and much lower & more aggressive.
3rd. Add aero guards front & rear and paint those too.
4th. Take off the rub strips that lay flat on the roof - the three strips. Have the holes filled & painted. I really like that you took off the crossbars, much cleaner.
5th. Tuck that exhaust more so it sits flush (small detail)
6th. Raise it up a little more in the rear. Just looks slightly broken cause it sits SO low.

Seriously though, I am really jealous of your wagon! Looks really mean. Nicely done.

[drft204]

aww wth i'm not part of the fb group =( can't see the video =(

[Baddog]

Hmmm I think it being all one color with NO contrast wouldn't look so great.

But it's a matter of opinion.

[rocketlegacy]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/IMG_0218-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/IMG_0216-1.jpg

[BG5guy]

go get some double sided foam tape and cover your gap bro, other then that looks legit

[rocketlegacy]

picking up some PIAA Super silicone's this week

[SativaMan04]

Clean 2nd gen!! Where did you get your rain visors from? Are they JDM? How much did you end up shellin out?Thanks!

[rocketlegacy]

thank you sir. awhile back i was linked to this thread viewtopic.php?f=9&t=15492 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=15492)

For wagons:

http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Ventshade-94 ... B0001EXPA2 (http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Ventshade-94922-Ventvisor-4-Piece/dp/B0001EXPA2)

For sedans:

http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Ventshade-94 ... B000CNNKEI (http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Ventshade-94832-Ventivisor-Deflector/dp/B000CNNKEI)

its not a JDM piece but it installs cleanly enough to look that way.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/IMG_0185-1.jpg

[blanquelm92]

holy crap ... mad props bro im diggin the color

[rocketlegacy]

photoshopped thinking about this setup. but is gold too vulgar?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/403187_10150442444141268_634806267_89492-1.jpg

[98legwag]

I like the gold.

[SativaMan04]

thank you sir. awhile back i was linked to this thread https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=15492

For wagons:

http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Ventshade-94 ... B0001EXPA2 (http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Ventshade-94922-Ventvisor-4-Piece/dp/B0001EXPA2)

For sedans:

http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Ventshade-94 ... B000CNNKEI (http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Ventshade-94832-Ventivisor-Deflector/dp/B000CNNKEI)

its not a JDM piece but it installs cleanly enough to look that way.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395388_10150535572886268_634806267_9256551_1008785696_n.jpg


Awesome! I will check it out. So your's is a two piece right? It looks good! Dude I'm lovin your badges! I've been looking all over for them, because I have a GT with Bilsteins as well. If you dont mind me asking, but where did you find them? GT-B Love!

By the way. I like both colors!! Gold doesn't look overkill. Plus it niner color!! hehe

[Huffer]

Gold wheels FTW on a red car. The only hotter color is white...

You might need to raise up the back to clear the wheel though...

[rocketlegacy]

Gold wheels FTW on a red car. The only hotter color is white...

You might need to raise up the back to clear the wheel though...
im designing spacer for my local performance/rally shop in town. since it will be my design i get the first set and size of my choosing for $0

White for Sir Huffer

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/403187_10150442444141268_634806267_89492-2.jpg

[rocketlegacy]

a buddy of mine made me a grounding kit. hes only selling them for $30 shipped. so i had to jump on it.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/IMG_0222-1.jpg

[Baddog]

Notice the difference?

[rocketlegacy]

all 3 choices for rim color

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/02/rims-1.jpg

[dplacencia]

Gold looks sick on red.....

[Red85Celica]

partial to the black wheels myself. something about black and red. maybe it's because most everything I own or have owned was red or black.
I was just looking for those AVS rain guards on ebay yesterday but it said '01 and up so i figured they didn't make them for out wagons anymore. Now I need a set after seeing how good it looks on your car Casey.

[rocketlegacy]

got some decent shots of my car. i wish i had washed it prior. but oh well.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/casey2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/casey1-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/casey6-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/casey5-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/casey4-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/casey8-1.jpg

some with a friends 01 BE

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/caseyJD1-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/caseyJD2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/caseyJD3-1.jpg

[Dead91silvia]

So how long till you do a little motor upgrade.....? (poke poke)

[rocketlegacy]

well im doing a MT swap first. which believe it or not i start collecting parts in the spring. the H6 is a long ways off i i think. unless one pops up unexpectedly

[mike-tracy]

Love your car!

[nasioc]

just love it...

[rocketlegacy]

a buddy of mine upgraded to a Yellow top so he gave me his old Red top. installed it today

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_03421-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_03411-1.jpg

[Red85Celica]

Are the rain guards 1 piece? Or 2? Looks like 1...

[rocketlegacy]

got my hands on a STI carbon fiber front strut bar from a friend.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/photo9-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/photo10-1.jpg

[Mx4Life]

Looks good buddy. How much was it? I wanna get on for my car too

[rocketlegacy]

I bought it from Kyle. It has been laying in Barrett's shop for years. Also that bar will not fit your car with the TMIC you're getting, Blake already tried.

[camroncamera]

I put in this same model CF STi strut bar a month or so ago. I had to trim away a bit of the hood insulation and reroute the washer sprayer hoses in order to get the hood to close. It looks like you've removed your hood scoop cover plate, do you have a hard time getting the hood closed or spraying your wiper washers?

[chrish8r]

any noticeable difference in handling???

[rocketlegacy]

Handling is pretty much the same as when i had my aluminum bar on. I just checked for clearances and everything feels fine when closing the hood. I also just Removed my insulation. No issues.

[Mx4Life]

I bought it from Kyle. It has been laying in Barrett's shop for years. Also that bar will not fit your car with the TMIC you're getting, Blake already tried.

It will fit with my new intercooler. got a version 3-4 top mount. That strut bar is originally behind this IC

[camroncamera]

Handling is pretty much the same as when i had my aluminum bar on. I just checked for clearances and everything feels fine when closing the hood. I also just Removed my insulation. No issues.Cool, thanks for the report. I smooshed a plastic "T" (that splits the sprayer hose from the tank pump to 2 lines to the 2 nozzles) between the bar and hood on mine, and other configurations pinched the hose such that there was no spray at all. I ended up having to reroute under the bar with plenty of extra hose.


any noticeable difference in handling??? FWIW (and I don't mean to take away from Rocket's ride thread) but in my case I didn't really notice any change from going from no bar straight to the STi bar. I am running on fully stock USDM GT suspension, however, so I may not feel the full benefit until I make some addition upgrades.

Thanks Rocket, nice Leggy you've got there!

[rocketlegacy]

heres what it looks like now so everything clears perfectly.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/photo11-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/photo13-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/photo12-1.jpg

[Legacy98]

what did you need to do in order to get the sti strut bar to work?

[rocketlegacy]

Uh two 10" zip ties and to remove the bottom half or all of the hood insulation and a razor to remove the seam seal so you can adequately install the bar

[rocketlegacy]

the bar is still pinching lines. i was looking in the wrong location. im fixing it now pics to come with new arrangement.

[rocketlegacy]

Windshield washer line tuck :shock: the zip made all the difference. it forced the line to bend in the corner and not on a the strut bar

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/photo14-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/05/photo15-1.jpg

vid of them working
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYBsHyIaPE4

[camroncamera]

FTW

[rocketlegacy]

4 days of testing and no issues.

[Dead91silvia]

Brad had the same problem with his... You guys are all getting cool engine bay parts now I wanna some too! I just have a Pulsar that is crying for some money to be tossed at it though!

[rocketlegacy]

or sell the pulsar and invest more into the n/a RS legacy

[Dead91silvia]

Yeah... JDM Pulsar or USDM Legacy... hmmm... LOL... what would you think would be more fun to drive?

Hey! That was my 2000th post! :grin:

[rocketlegacy]

on my thread. im honored!!

no idea what would be more fun. but im sure the pulsar from what i see its not quite ready to be driven hard. so i got to say the Legacy.

[Dead91silvia]

HAHA! You should be!

It's not too much more work. Just the brake and fuel lines under the car, cat, driveline, and having the windshield installed. I just sold my extra OB trans and diff I had so I'm close to getting new tires for the 17"s!

Do you have any plans to make it up this way this summer? We wanted to do a cruise sometime to Windy Ridge on Mt St Helens... You interested?

[rocketlegacy]

well this summer im planning on making it to the Big NW meet and WCSS. which are both up your way. more then likely ill have extra days off.

[Dead91silvia]

Cool! So far I have only met Yamazaki and Matty2hotty, would cool to met up with some more guys!

So where and when are those other meets?

[rocketlegacy]

invited both you and brad on the book of face. WCSS is Aug 17th at Jefferson County Fairgrounds: 4907 Landes Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368

and the Big NW meet is July 14th at Pacific Raceways 31001 144th Ave SE Kent, WA 98042

[hansvonaxion]

I wondered why you guys were having problems with the STi bar cos I wouldn't have thought there'd be that much difference between JDM and USDM. The other I noticed the washer hose was hanging loose, on closer inspection the bar was crushing the splitter. Guess I'll have to follow your lead.

[Dead91silvia]

invited both you and brad on the book of face. WCSS is Aug 17th at Jefferson County Fairgrounds: 4907 Landes Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368

and the Big NW meet is July 14th at Pacific Raceways 31001 144th Ave SE Kent, WA 98042

The first one will be a long shot! Takes forever to get there from where we live. I think I have been there once in my life... haha

The second I live about 40 minutes from... We still know it as SIR (Seattle International Raceway), but they changed the name a few years back. That one is a possibility I could make that... If we did a cruise, it would be on a Sunday. Brad works Saturday and thats the day I go to church... but we can maybe try and setup a cruise for one of those weekends for a Sunday and that would work good if your already up here. :smt023

[rocketlegacy]

The first one will be a long shot! Takes forever to get there from where we live. I think I have been there once in my life... haha
takes you forever? :smt017 try having to drive through all of Oregon first. :shock:

[Dead91silvia]

HAHA! It's still a 2+ hour drive and ether a toll bridge or a ferry... You should be able to take HWY 101 and avoid both... It's really pretty over that way for sure so make sure you got lots of memory on your camera...

[rocketlegacy]

had my shop, All Wheels Driven (http://allwheelsdriven.net/), make some saggy butt spacers with my design also had longer studs made. mine are the first one off the production line.

before

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/547842_10150833560566268_634806267_9959250_1121241196_n.jpg

after

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/521511_10150833555936268_634806267_9959234_789514317_n.jpg

[camroncamera]

Saweet! What's unique about 'em?

[mike-tracy]

Make some more, lol.

[Navi271]

What's goin on?! Your side skirt and rear lip are missing!!

Also, how big were the spacers? Got any pics of the how the whole car looks?

[rocketlegacy]

Make some more, lol.
most definitely will we are doing R&D on my car i will make a forsale thread when they are ready.

Saweet! What's unique about 'em?
they are made from Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene or UHMW.

".....its very tough material, with the highest impact strength of any thermoplastic presently made. It is highly resistant to corrosive chemicals with exception of oxidizing acids; has extremely low moisture absorption and a very low coefficient of friction; is self-lubricating; and is highly resistant to abrasion, in some forms being 15 times more resistant to abrasion than carbon steel. Its coefficient of friction is significantly lower than that of nylon and acetal, and is comparable to that of polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon), but UHMWPE has better abrasion resistance than PTFE. It is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic...."

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/image4-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/image1-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/image5-1.jpg

longer studs available

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/image3-1.jpg

[rocketlegacy]

What's goin on?! Your side skirt and rear lip are missing!!

Also, how big were the spacers? Got any pics of the how the whole car looks?
stop spotting things that are top secret!!!

the spacer i had made are 1".

iPhone instagramed at night on a sloping drive

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/photo18-1.jpg

[Dead91silvia]

OOOOOooooo..... Color matching...... MMMmmmmmm

[rocketlegacy]

installed my INJEN cai today. also fabed one of my fender liners to help protect the perrin cone and prefilter from water spray.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/image8-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/image6-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/image7-1.jpg

[Dead91silvia]

Casey, where is the rest of your wheel liner?

[rocketlegacy]

gone. you see that my fenders are rolled very tightly? the fender liner doesnt really hold its self in past that point.

[Dead91silvia]

Hmm... If you cant install it, I guess I can see why you dont then... I just remember with my Silvia when I didnt run liners. When I went to do my body and paint, I had a few reverse dents from rocks going up in the fender.

[rocketlegacy]

dyed my carpets and mats black. installed shots soon to come.

before

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/556626_10150876802536268_1099955753_n.jpg

after

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/317921_10150876855281268_1526803457_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/550598_10150876917301268_665403567_n.jpg

[ags18]

Great build progression. It was slow at work today so I was able to look through all 16 pages. :P

Giving me some great ideas and insight.

Buying parts from Casey right now and communication has been great and has been real easy going. Good car, good guy.

Thanks.

[chrish8r]

My wagon could use a carpet dying. it is getting a little faded and straight up gross looking

[rocketlegacy]

yea mine were super grimy. heres some more pics

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/548800_10150884895241268_1820763818_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/389004_10150885117866268_955400315_n.jpg

[Dead91silvia]

Nice! Now I'm kinda tempted... I do have 245K on mine... Driver side has dirt color I just cant get out.

[rocketlegacy]

mine wasnt that bad to be honest. spotted in areas but still unattractive. it has about 115k less miles then yours. :shock:

[Wagonista]

Wow, that looks great! What did you use to dye it?

[rocketlegacy]

viewtopic.php?f=39&t=21710 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=21710)

[rocketlegacy]

another pic

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/380684_10150891288561268_181927327_n.jpg

[hansvonaxion]

Look like new. Good stuff.

[Dead91silvia]

mine wasnt that bad to be honest. spotted in areas but still unattractive. it has about 115k less miles then yours. :shock:

Thats kinda how mine is, just has a few spots and some dirt I cant get out... Original owners where anal, I kinda am too about keeping it clean. I still like the black look though!

[rocketlegacy]

i got to get ready for WCSS. and theres no way im making it to the Big NW meet. i have enough cash put away that i can get some rims on the car before the Subaru Show. but in the mean time i did my headliner all black. with some suede. and boy was it is a pain in the ass. should have just dyed it like the carpets. i also decided it would be best to black out my trim bits to blend with the headliner. i used fabric paint for the sunroof visor and sun visors. and fabric paint sucks more then HRT Cosworth (if you get this reference to best racing in the world, we'll be BFFs). it didnt do anything. 5 coats in its still grayish.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/487783_10150910800161268_258901140_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/531712_10150911102986268_1583362541_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/534583_10150911313191268_1795572273_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/599792_10150911368451268_872550126_n.jpg

this picture is deceiving. they are not black the fabric parts are still a dark gray.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/599794_10150911524851268_9616967_n.jpg

[chrish8r]

I cant wait to see this interior when you are done. Its gonna look damn sexy

[rocketlegacy]

Everything is now black. everything is going back in today. i also have LED Dome lights coming in the mail. and a very nice FedEx Lady dropped something off for me. :shock:

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[rocketlegacy]

its all in and looking great.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/580794_10150916986726268_1301415939_n.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_0526-1.jpg

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[MonstarMotorsports]

Looking good casey!! i wont give ya a hard time about the wrinkles ;) takes a couple times to get it down perfect lol

[rocketlegacy]

LED interior lights installed. also installed a relay to fix my turn signal flashers

Fast:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqorZejBTYE
Slow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuxOky4ZMLQ

before:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_0665-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_0664-1.jpg

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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_0667-1.jpg

[ags18]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

so jealous of this. :/ Clean, intact, deep black. Good job on all the interior.

[cpundyk]

looks great casey now come do my carpet!

[rocketlegacy]

STI lip on. all thats left going into WCSS is my rims and to color match the damn skirts

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/602549_10150931934736268_728184928_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/563298_10150931934616268_925049635_n.jpg

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http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/599601_10150931934041268_580836953_n.jpg

[Hinyo]

What year is that sti lip off of?

[ags18]

Well fitted! Nice and clean. I looks way better on the US bumper than on the JDM one like that.

I miss my lip on mine but, 1. daily driving got nerve racking with scraping and flexing on drive ways and, 2. needed to be fitted better so I took it off completely.

[rocketlegacy]

Rims ordered.

[MonstarMotorsports]

again!?! lol

just remember, you rock my car, i'll curb your wheels :P

[Reuben]

That looks... well... Positivley evil... I fucking love it! Only thing i'm not keen on is the 'pink' (matte factory red?) lip part of the bumper.

[MonstarMotorsports]

i think that was primer! on its way to be color matched.

[Cwebboutbacked1]

One of the finest in Oregon son

[chrish8r]

What kind of wheels are you getting?? cant wait to see how they set off you car

[rocketlegacy]

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/532996_10150972333526268_813024908_n.jpg

[chrish8r]

Man those are going to look sharp!!

[hansvonaxion]

Rim teaser?

lol

[Perdue]

Oh wow...that's gonna be sick.

[Huffer]

Wagon is looking great! The interior looks great too. I have always hated the grey headliner in my car. Carpet I ignore, but the mats... I am seriously thinking I need to dye those black now. Thanks a lot! *grrrr* ;)

[rocketlegacy]

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/417549_10150975286636268_1069701965_n.jpg

[rocketlegacy]

rims on and lookin fantastic.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/185503_10150978206841268_539260553_n.jpg

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[nikolaus.conrad]

Mother of God.. So much win.

[Dead91silvia]

Like I said on FB... When you hit a hard corner, you will hate life, but I love the look!

1. They are NOT stretched and thats how I roll... :smt023
2. almost perfect offset... Just a little too close to the rear QT's...
3. Love the wheels them selves!

[cpundyk]

Sweeeeeetness

[Perdue]

You nailed it, man. Just get those side skirts back on and its perfect. I love it.

[98legwag]

Fantastic. Love the wheels.

[rocketlegacy]

skirts back on and repainted black since my color matched paint wont be ready till after WCSS.... fml.... but the black still looks great!!!.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/546705_10150981362661268_1746925364_n.jpg

[Navi271]

Yeah there's plenty of other black parts on the car to make the skirts look right at home, it's about time!!! Looks so good.