xoSubieLegacyxo's '95 Legacy LS/SUS "Lucy" gone :(

[chuckthefuk]

GTDrifter do u need a new mouse? i got 1000's .... whats the deal? Subaru parts taking priority over a good pc experience?

[GTDrifter]

I think its more of my computer not liking a wireless mouse...it double clicks a lot..I just learned to deal with it

[nikolaus.conrad]

And Monster stickers ;)

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I can not go to class normally without Harry posting something stupid on here. Chuck he's just jealous because my thread has more posts than his! :smt019 :smt019


he's stickerbombing the entire car :grin:
And they will all be the pride flag lol
And Monster stickers ;)

AM I A RICER?? :smt021

[GTDrifter]

TRANNY SWAP!! lol

can't bust on you too much Chad, you'll probably break my tv before I get back from class.

[chuckthefuk]

Hahahaahhaa.. Post Wars... Never liked them...

Well i am subscribed.. I still say black out the center of ur bumper.. even with vinyl if ur to lazy to spray..

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

TRANNY SWAP!! lol

can't bust on you too much Chad, you'll probably break my tv before I get back from class.
(grabs hammer) hehe

Chuck I might let it go for now. Maybe in the summer I might paint it.

[GTDrifter]

TRANNY SWAP!! lol

can't bust on you too much Chad, you'll probably break my tv before I get back from class.
(grabs hammer) hehe

Chuck I might let it go for now. Maybe in the summer I might paint it.
If your grabbing a hammer aim for the little crease in my hood

[superu]

Thanks Navi and Superu. I always wanted to mimic your off roader when I first joined the forum. Maybe one day the lego will be lifted on outback suspension!!

:smt023
thanks, or gen 2 forester bits (better/higher than just OB ;)

nice ride you've got there man, I've pondered the headers bit, still sometimes think about it. What are your impressions??

Is yours a manual or auto?

Sadly, it's an automatic. I do have plans to swap in a 5 spd over the summer, unless I change my mind. As for the UEL headers, I'm in love with my car all over again! It sounds just like any boosted boxer would sound, and everyone seems to like the sound of it.

:smt002 FWIW, an auto would be better for off road. . . .serious off road :twisted:


BUUUt, that's not your current application, so I digress. .

[superu]

Shane- the 4EAT is in a 50/50 power split in all gears except 4th, then its 90/10 I believe.

eeeehhhhhh ("error".wav file)
4EAT is 90/10 by default until there's slip. 5MT (in NA cars) is 50/50 by default until there's slip. :smt027

:smt027

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

What do those numbers mean? Sorry I'm not familiar with transmission figures. Is it good to have 50/50 or a 90/10?

[Matty2Hotty]

You want 50/50... 90 going to the front wheels and 10 to the rears.
There is a lockout mod you can do to wire in a switch to do a 50/50 whenever you want with the auto.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

You want 50/50... 90 going to the front wheels and 10 to the rears.
There is a lockout mod you can do to wire in a switch to do a 50/50 whenever you want with the auto.

if you are referring to the "power" mode, then I have already done that.

[geckoboy86]

This is something completely different Chad.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Would someone like to show me a link or DIY so I can do this to my car? Thanks!

[nikolaus.conrad]

I second.

[chuckthefuk]

DIY 4EAT power mode => viewtopic.php?f=39&t=17483 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=17483)

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

You want 50/50... 90 going to the front wheels and 10 to the rears.
There is a lockout mod you can do to wire in a switch to do a 50/50 whenever you want with the auto.

if you are referring to the "power" mode, then I have already done that.
This is something completely different Chad.

Is that true Chuck or are they the same thing?

[geckoboy86]

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.p ... 42078.html (http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/4eat-wire-50-50-center-diff-switch-142078.html)
More info...

[chuckthefuk]

Sorry.. TCU mod vs Duty Solenoid mod... got them mixed up

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Thanks Shane! I will look into this tonight. I just got my passenger side headlight, and I have a slight problem. The driver's side has be altered to where the orange turn signal lens is out and the tab to where the turn signal locks in is gone. I can either repeat the same procedure on the passenger side headlight, or I can install another lens so they both look orange.

[geckoboy86]

That's funny. I just had that issue and I just took out the one orange thing I had.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/295000_10150634124982476_652632475_9708902_1568016481_n.jpg

the passenger side is in perfect condition. I contacted the guy who I bought it from (gregorylee62) and bought his other one that has the tabs ripped. a little bit of JB weld, and they should be ok.

[nikolaus.conrad]

Hotness!!

[superu]

What do those numbers mean? Sorry I'm not familiar with transmission figures. Is it good to have 50/50 or a 90/10?

we're talking % of drivetrain power going to the front wheels and rear wheels

5MT (5 speed manual transmission) has 50% to the front and 50% to the rear always until it slips
4EAT (4 speed electronic automatic transmission) has 90% to the front and 10% to the rear, until things slip.

These transmissions have completely different center differential arrangements. In a 4x4 the front-rear spread is in the transfer case and it locked front rear split, in an AWD (specifically a subaru 5MT) it is the center differential which is a viscous coupling. It works pretty much like a rear VLSD differential, but sending power front rear instead of left right.

check this one out for a good differential explanation. bear in mind this is an open differential they're explaining. LSDs and lockers get complicated but basically lock up when there's different resistance, thus both wheels turn at the same rate (similar to the binding they show around 2:54 in this video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4Jhruin ... plpp_video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4JhruinbWc&list=FLSgD-OqkX3bEXpLXz0sa-FA&index=14&feature=plpp_video)

[superu]

careful on the 4x4 mod. It's a good one but you can't use it all the time, or too much at a time. It overheats the fluid. Maybe an additional tranny radiator could help, but otherwise it's a pretty sweet mod!!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Thanks for the lesson. If I can find a 5 spd for sale after I graduate college, (and if I get my project car) I'll park the legacy so I can swap transmissions.

After a few texts and the exchange of money, I got another driver side headlight! It needs some tab repair, but it's a lot better than my other headlight. Also started to label the wires so it's a lot simpler to wire into my stock wiring harness. Here's some pictures!

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/549229_10150640185227476_652632475_9726643_819395269_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/563715_10150640588997476_652632475_9727450_1980791803_n.jpg

[geckoboy86]

Is that a scratch on the driver one?

[amgarrety]

Is that a scratch on the driver one?

It looks like a reflection, maybe a poster or something.

I can't wait to see them on the car! (And in person).

[geckoboy86]

They change the look of the car...big time.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_2811-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/IMG_3232-1.jpg

*roof rack will be going back on the car soon!

[amgarrety]

Wow that really is a big difference. The projector does a lot for the look.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I must first apologize that I haven't updated this in almost 2 weeks. I've been busy with family issues, and trying to catch up on HW. I finally got a picture of my car with the new JDM headlights. She does look a lot more aggressive!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/IMG_15901-2.jpg

[amgarrety]

So much more agressive. With the hood scoop your car looks super mean. It's amazing what headlights can do.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

she's a little red monster! lol

[bulldozer24]

I must first apologize that I haven't updated this in almost 2 weeks.

I wouldnt apologize, you update your tread more than anyone here. Its usually a couple of months in between my updates due to pure laziness of not wanting to take pictures. Anyway your car looks much better with jdm lights but it would look even better with tint.

[98legwag]

:smt023

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

haha dozer I know that a lot of people wanted to see it, and I have yet to make a sound clip of the new exhaust! But I need to put my muffler back on before I do that. I think window tint is the next thing to save up for. I'm also looking at getting Forester XT seats from a friend who is parting out his fozzie.

[nikolaus.conrad]

I need some turbo parts! How may I contact this friend of yours?

[Dead91silvia]

I like the front end! The lights and bumper combo are unique for sure!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Thanks Silvia! Nick he is swapping the entire powertrain into his new forester, so idt he'll have any extra turbo parts.

[nikolaus.conrad]

FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Got a new towing hitch thanks to Nikolaus Conrad! Should have it on this weekend before the big meet!

[nikolaus.conrad]

Clean some of that rust off of it before you put it on lol

[superu]

Got a new towing hitch thanks to Nikolaus Conrad! Should have it on this weekend before the big meet!

tow hitches don't go on lowered cars, so you must be thinking about clearance :grin:











well, eventually I supose

[geckoboy86]

tow hitches don't go on lowered cars
Thats what I was thinking, If you ever towed anything you would be ride really low.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

tow hitches don't go on lowered cars, so you must be thinking about clearance :grin:

well, eventually I supose
I don't consider my car to be "lowered." :smt019 Especially when I can clear speed bumps and not do the "honda"angled thing. haha

[Tinobag]

I don't consider my car to be "lowered." :smt019 Especially when I can clear speed bumps and not do the "honda" angled thing. haha

Hey woah. I have to do that to clear some bumps without scraping. I think it should be...


Especially when I can clear speed bumps and not do the "lowered car" angled thing.

Hahahaha

[mike-tracy]

If you can find one, I think that the SUS rear bumper cover would look really good in your body color. And compliment the front end nicely.

Hard to find a low angle of one, but it hangs down pretty low compared to stock, or stock+the lip.

http://images.copart.com/website/data/pix/20110920/24104851_9X.JPG
http://images.copart.com/website/data/pix/20100728/17785880_AX.JPG

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I think it's just an Outback bumper, but it is an idea. Thanks!

[chrish8r]

cant wait to see this in person tomorrow. ill be at the meet but ill be gettinga ride from a friend. and i hope that transmission deal goes smoothly

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

cant wait to see this in person tomorrow. ill be at the meet but ill be gettinga ride from a friend. and i hope that transmission deal goes smoothly

WHY DID YOU RUIN THE SURPRISE??????? GRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[chrish8r]

cant wait to see this in person tomorrow. ill be at the meet but ill be gettinga ride from a friend. and i hope that transmission deal goes smoothly

WHY DID YOU RUIN THE SURPRISE??????? GRRRRRRRRRRRRR

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[mike-tracy]

I think it's just an Outback bumper, but it is an idea. Thanks!

It is an outback bumper, a sedan outback. Wagon one won't fit.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Had a fun time at a huge Subaru meet in York. Over 30 cars were in attendance, and a few SLi members were accounted for as well.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/563057_10150670691482476_652632475_9836741_1810482787_n.jpg

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


and here is the big surprise (that Chris runied). I found a trans from a 99 Impreza OBS, and got a sweet deal for that, the matching rear diff, manual starter, alternator, brand new clutch and new flywheel for $100. I'd say I make some awesome deals. Hope to collect more parts and hopefully swap this out in the summer.

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

[superu]

tow hitches don't go on lowered cars, so you must be thinking about clearance :grin:

well, eventually I supose
I don't consider my car to be "lowered." :smt019 Especially when I can clear speed bumps and not do the "honda"angled thing. haha


I just meant dropped a touch with your fancy springs... not "lowered"

[superu]

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


and here is the big surprise (that Chris runied). I found a trans from a 99 Impreza OBS, and got a sweet deal for that, the matching rear diff, manual starter, alternator, brand new clutch and new flywheel for $100. I'd say I make some awesome deals. Hope to collect more parts and hopefully swap this out in the summer.

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

Awesomeness!!

Is that a 3.90 5MT? you'd LOVE a 4.11 if you can get one... BUT all that for $100 is worth getting into a manual, even at 3.90. Besides your generation 5MT would be 3.90 anyway (mine was). AND with stockish size/diameter tires, 3.90 will be great.


BTW, I keep wondering, what's the SUS part of this LS/SUS thread title??

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Awesomeness!!

Is that a 3.90 5MT? you'd LOVE a 4.11 if you can get one... BUT all that for $100 is worth getting into a manual, even at 3.90. Besides your generation 5MT would be 3.90 anyway (mine was). AND with stockish size/diameter tires (http://motors.shop.ebay.com/eBay-Motors-/6000/i.html?_nkw=tires&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_rdc=1), 3.90 will be great.


BTW, I keep wondering, what's the SUS part of this LS/SUS thread title??

Thanks man. All I know is that this is off of a 99 OBS, so I'm not 100% sure what gear ratio it is. The SUS part is just because my car now looks like one with the Outback/GT Bumper and hood, but its a single color instead of the two tone.

[nikolaus.conrad]

Dude! Sweet deal!! Do you know how many miles are on it?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

He told me 200k, but he also said it never grind or had issues with it.

[amgarrety]

For $50, it doesn't really matter if the tranny lasts you forever. It would be great, but it's not like you wasted a few hundred bucks on a crappy transmission that'll fail on you within a year.

[nikolaus.conrad]

That's good to hear, can't wait to see your trans swap! lol

[superu]

Awesomeness!!

Is that a 3.90 5MT? you'd LOVE a 4.11 if you can get one... BUT all that for $100 is worth getting into a manual, even at 3.90. Besides your generation 5MT would be 3.90 anyway (mine was). AND with stockish size/diameter tires (http://motors.shop.ebay.com/eBay-Motors-/6000/i.html?_nkw=tires&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_rdc=1), 3.90 will be great.


BTW, I keep wondering, what's the SUS part of this LS/SUS thread title??

Thanks man. All I know is that this is off of a 99 OBS, so I'm not 100% sure what gear ratio it is. The SUS part is just because my car now looks like one with the Outback/GT Bumper and hood, but its a single color instead of the two tone.

Sweet,

Pretty sure it's 3.90. (http://www.gearhack.com/myink/ViewPage.php?file=docs/Subaru%20Transmission%20Chart)
My 95 L's 5 speed was 3.90, so like I said with 24" tires (stocker diameter) you'll be fine. It'll be good on gas and lower revs on the highway.

I put in a 4.11 Outback transmission and it compensated for my 27" tires, so now my speedo and odo are more accurate than when I had the 3.90 transmission with the tall tires.

Anyrate, I paid $330 for JUST the 5 speed and read diff and thought that was a pretty good deal (also a 99, but a legacy outbaco)... So again, sweet deal you got there!!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Thanks. The trans and rear diff was $50, and then he threw in a new clutch and pressure plate. Also got an alternator and manual starter for another $50.

[redlegacygt]

not a bad deal at all. I paid 500 for just the trans and it still sits in a shed at my parents... haha i'd say your easliy ahead of the game.

[chrish8r]

my friend(who needs to actually come to a meet) has 2 2nd gen sedans. the one he had first was automatic but he then bought a 5 spd as well and he loves that one way more. hope the swap(whenever it happens, hopefully soon and fast) goes smoothly. haha

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

my friend(who needs to actually come to a meet) has 2 2nd gen sedans. the one he had first was automatic but he then bought a 5 spd as well and he loves that one way more. hope the swap(whenever it happens, hopefully soon and fast) goes smoothly. haha

Thanks Chris. Here's my plan: I have a week in between when my finals end and graduation at college. If I get all the parts in April and have a few guys come down to help me, I think I can get it done.

[chrish8r]

i wish i could help but all id be good for is holding flashlights and tightening bolts....a tranny is way above my head. haha

[GTDrifter]

i wish i could help but all id be good for is holding flashlights and tightening bolts....a tranny is way above my head. haha
go down and learn something lol

[superu]

i wish i could help but all id be good for is holding flashlights and tightening bolts....a tranny is way above my head. haha



i wish i could help but all id be good for is holding flashlights and tightening bolts....a tranny is way above my head. haha
go down and learn something lol

I was in the same boat, till I did it.
It's still really just taking off a bunch of bolts, taking out a big box, putting in a big box, and putting on a bunch of bolts, once you stop thinking about the fact that it's a transmission and without it the car is a huge doorstop. And that midway you thing, "AAARGG is this car ever going to run again?!!"
but yeah it's kind of straight forward, granted he'll have a little more b'c of going auto to stick, adding pedals, and clutch stuff, but that aside, it's still just bolts and a box...

Isn't that reassuring? :smt005

[chrish8r]

haha. yeah....its really more or less the idea of problems

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Took the Rally Armour Mudflaps off (3 remaining from the winter season), and cleaned out my trunk. So far I haven't done much towards the trans swap because I need to hold off until I get some incoming money.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

The transmission swap is put on hold until I find all the parts and make some money. Also need to focus on fixing some things on my car (alignment, new tires, warped rotor, burning oil). For now all of my parts are sitting in my step father's garage.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/540297_10150724547512476_652632475_9998203_396244489_n.jpg
All nice and cozy!

[Hinyo]

When you are going to do this send me a PM ill come up and help you out. I can turn a wrench but cannot help in terms of welding youll have to get someone else. Did you already get your pedals and slave master cylinder?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

When you are going to do this send me a PM ill come up and help you out. I can turn a wrench but cannot help in terms of welding youll have to get someone else. Did you already get your pedals and slave master cylinder?

I'll need all the help I can get. Thanks. I still need a pedal assembly, but I'm going with a cable driven clutch. I don't feel like drilling a hole to mount the slave cylinder to the firewall.

[nikolaus.conrad]

The transmission swap is put on hold until I find all the parts and make some money. Also need to focus on fixing some things on my car (alignment, new tires, warped rotor, burning oil). For now all of my parts are sitting in my step father's garage.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
All nice and cozy!

Finally emptied your trunk, I see haha

[nikolaus.conrad]

When you are going to do this send me a PM ill come up and help you out. I can turn a wrench but cannot help in terms of welding youll have to get someone else. Did you already get your pedals and slave master cylinder?

I'll need all the help I can get. Thanks. I still need a pedal assembly, but I'm going with a cable driven clutch. I don't feel like drilling a hole to mount the slave cylinder to the firewall.
The cable clutch setup is just one cable from the pedal to the clutch fork, and our automatic cars have the hole pre-drilled under the brake booster to slip it through the firewall. (Gigitty). If you don't have that Escape at the meet I'll show you on your car, along with the mounts for that hitch :smt023

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

When you are going to do this send me a PM ill come up and help you out. I can turn a wrench but cannot help in terms of welding youll have to get someone else. Did you already get your pedals and slave master cylinder?

I'll need all the help I can get. Thanks. I still need a pedal assembly, but I'm going with a cable driven clutch. I don't feel like drilling a hole to mount the slave cylinder to the firewall.
The cable clutch setup is just one cable from the pedal to the clutch fork, and our automatic cars have the hole pre-drilled under the brake booster to slip it through the firewall. (Gigitty). If you don't have that Escape at the meet I'll show you on your car, along with the mounts for that hitch :smt023

I have my car this week. But it was nice to have some POWER!!!!! :grin:

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

small update! Hopefully picking up some RS 6 spokes from Shane (gecko). Also on the hunt for some new seats, either from an RS or WRX.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Got my new rims from Shane, but not sure on a color to paint them. Any advice? I'm thinking white.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/69224_10150855542497476_652632475_10198821_1218714044_n.jpg

[amgarrety]

White would look really good

[geckoboy86]

Could always 2 tone it.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I'm thinking a white with a thin red lip to accent the color on the car. I have a lot of touch up paint leftover from my hood and bumper.

[geckoboy86]

That wouldn't be bad. Technically you could do more then the lip. Spokes and center hub in white. Everything else in red.

[amgarrety]

That would be cool.

Do a clear coated white though, not matte.

[04Legacy]

Taking a chapter out of my book with white wheels are you Chad?! White does look good on red cars, go for it!! I'm glad I could give you an idea for a color!

[chrish8r]

If you have the money, get 'em powdercoated

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

If you have the money, get 'em powdercoated

I would do plasti-dip, but I'm not 100% sure how that works.

Well my procrastination kicked in today and I only painted two wheels. Hopefully tomorrow I will finish the other tow wheels, spray on some wax, mount them on my car, and take a teaser for you all to gaze upon! :smt026

[nikolaus.conrad]

What about 3 tone? white for the center and spokes, red for the outter lip, and black/drak gray for the inner lip? Or another compilentary color. Just a thought.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

hmmmmmm

[redlegacygt]

the all white with a splatter effect of the red color from your car would look cool. It would def. be different.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

here's a preview of the new paint scheme. Enjoy!

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/p480x480/545176_10150861895372476_652632475_10221801_1307677011_n.jpg

[amgarrety]

+1 Drop dead sexy

[04Legacy]

Looks good Chad!!! Stop Copying me though!!!!

[nikolaus.conrad]

Looks good Chad!!! Stop Copying me though!!!!
He needs more stickers for that :wink:

[amgarrety]

Yeah chad, stop copying nick and get your own ideas. Haha

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Well technically he was copying me. I kinda had a red legacy before him, and I definitely had a massive amount of stickers before he did. haha

[geckoboy86]

Well technically he was copying me. I kinda had a red legacy before him, and I definitely had a massive amount of stickers before he did. haha
true... and Nic's wheel color is on winter steelies. these are summer wheels!

[nikolaus.conrad]

Chad, what colour are your lugs gonna be?

[04Legacy]

Chad, what colour are your lugs gonna be?

They better not be RED!!!! I can't help it that I like Stickers!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

well......

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/562381_10150863345262476_1510780429_n.jpg

pin stripe needs to go, and the side mirrors need to be painted black, but overall I'm happy!

[98legwag]

I dig it!

[geckoboy86]

Keep the pinstripe. It breaks up all the red.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Update: My car broke 170,000 miles yesterday, and just now I hit 1000 posts on the forums! HUZAH!

Also might be picking up some RS seats this weekend for dirt cheap.

[Navi271]

Also might be picking up some RS seats this weekend for dirt cheap.

Do it! They are much nicer than stock seats. Picked mine up for dirt cheap as well.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Also might be picking up some RS seats this weekend for dirt cheap.

Do it! They are much nicer than stock seats. Picked mine up for dirt cheap as well.

I've been looking for seats since I've joined the forums. I could of had front and rear STi seats for $450 back when I was in high school. I did find a few other offers within the past month, but unfortunately I have some debt to pay. So these are within my budget, and they look better than my faded, stained, and boring stock seats. Hopefully I can pick them up this weekend.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Got rid of the "NOS" floor mats for these!

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/380297_10150885582757476_1611884371_n.jpg

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

picked up new seats tonight from a guy in Baltimore. Hope to have them in next week.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/06/aefc65d691868fb2-1.jpg

[98legwag]

What are those from? They look nice.

[geckoboy86]

What are those from? They look nice.

Impreza RS

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

What are those from? They look nice.

They are from a 98' RS coupe. Sadly I will lose my fold down seats to access the back, but I don't mind.

[superu]

well......

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

pin stripe needs to go, and the side mirrors need to be painted black, but overall I'm happy!

naaaahss! tint it too!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Tint is next on my list along with HIDs and fabbing a new 2.5" catback exhaust.

[GTDrifter]

Buy a bolt on catback...you always have an exhaust leak lol

[nikolaus.conrad]

^ +1 hahahaha

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Buy a bolt on catback...you always have an exhaust leak lol

At least my tires do not "mysteriously" come off the bead. :smt019

[GTDrifter]

How's that tranny swap coming? And before you say anything I'm still waiting for the engine to be removed

[geckoboy86]

Buy a bolt on catback...you always have an exhaust leak lol

At least my tires do not "mysteriously" come off the bead. :smt019

Ummm....Chad, You have the wheels that did that.

[GTDrifter]

Buy a bolt on catback...you always have an exhaust leak lol

At least my tires do not "mysteriously" come off the bead. :smt019

Ummm....Chad, You have the wheels that did that.
Lmao yes he does

[nikolaus.conrad]

Buy a bolt on catback...you always have an exhaust leak lol

At least my tires do not "mysteriously" come off the bead. :smt019

Ummm....Chad, You have the wheels that did that.
Lmao yes he does
Seems Legit :smt005

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Buy a bolt on catback...you always have an exhaust leak lol

At least my tires do not "mysteriously" come off the bead. :smt019

Ummm....Chad, You have the wheels that did that.

His new 6 spokes did it too.


How's that tranny swap coming? And before you say anything I'm still waiting for the engine to be removed

At least mine is out and waiting for parts to arrive.

[nikolaus.conrad]

Wait, you're engine is out Chad?

[GTDrifter]

No his brain is out waiting for one that works lol

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

need some help on what to do next on the car.

Fix my exhaust (new catback pipe welded to my fart can) or buy HIDs??

[chrish8r]

Id say hid because it would cost less at first

[04Legacy]

HIDS FTW!!!!

[nikolaus.conrad]

I think you should fix your exhaust leak Lmao

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I think you should fix your exhaust leak Lmao

I think HIDs are going to be first. Nic I want to wait and see what happens next on the car. I might be pulling the engine out for an upgrade (hint). :grin:

[Hinyo]

Way to steal my cars name....

i guess that least i can do is show her to you now lol i should really make a ride thread

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/534987_3541247249585_116543708_n.jpg

[Hinyo]

need some help on what to do next on the car.

Fix my exhaust (new catback pipe welded to my fart can) or buy HIDs??

say no to the fart can!

HIDS!!!!! get something sleek not ricey on a sedan just my 2c's

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

haha awesome ride Hinyo! Where exactly are you located in Maryland?

[Hinyo]

Columbia

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Awesome! We have meets in the York County area in PA. We try to have two meets a month, and usually have 30 plus Subarus show up. PM me for details.

[geckoboy86]

Awesome! We have meets in the York County area in PA. We try to have two meets a month, and usually have 30 plus Subarus show up. PM me for details.
Hinyo
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=24692 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=24692)

[chrish8r]

Way to steal my cars name....

i guess that least i can do is show her to you now lol i should really make a ride thread

I think you should get on that ride thread. I like what I see from that pictrue and id like to see more

[nikolaus.conrad]

I like what I see from that pictrue and id like to see more
That's what she said?.................... :lol:

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

picked up some jdm side markers and an eBay short shifter for my 5 spd swap. The turn signals should be installed tomorrow! :D

[nikolaus.conrad]

Sweat deal! It's easier to install the short shifter when the transmission is out of the car lol

[chrish8r]

Look what I found on my phone(and just happened to edit)......
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/afterfocus_1341441107596-1.jpg

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

haha back in the old days...

[AnãO-BR]

Dude, your Legacy is beautiful! As we say here in Brazil:

"A real slap in the face of society!"

Following the topic!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Thanks AnaO that means a lot. It's not the fastest, but it's a nice daily driver.

[AnãO-BR]

Since I joined the forum, always look your topic, but never posted. Your project is very cool.

Find pieces here in Brazil is very complicated. I really want to buy the bumper like your, but can not find here. Even the headlights, reflectors here is difficult.

[amgarrety]

You need an updated photoshoot so we can get some really nice pictures of your car in its current state.

[nikolaus.conrad]

^ +1

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

This is true. I need to hit up one of my friends who owns a professional camera to take some pictures. Where could I find one? ;)

[amgarrety]

Google.

[nikolaus.conrad]

I suggest Nikon, their shutter sounds are sexy!

[amgarrety]

I suggest Nikon, their shutter sounds are sexy!

Nick, don't do this to me. We can't be friends if you suggest Nikon!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I meant where could I find a friend with a camera? (facepalm)

[nikolaus.conrad]

I suggest Nikon, their shutter sounds are sexy!

Nick, don't do this to me. We can't be friends if you suggest Nikon!

Haters Gonna Hate.

:lol:

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Recently there has been coolant leaking out onto the top of the head, right underneath a coolant hose. I talked to some friends about my issues and we think my thermostat might be closed shut. Picked up a new part and hopefully replacing the thermostat tomorrow afternoon.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Got a brand new battery for the Subaru because the Datsun's battery couldn't keep a charge. Plus the one in the Legacy has to be over 7 years old. Since I never got around to it I guess I will put my SLi battery tie down in too!

[superu]

I suggest Nikon, their shutter sounds are sexy!

AND their lenses kick butt!!

[nikolaus.conrad]

I suggest Nikon, their shutter sounds are sexy!

AND their lenses kick butt!!
I'm glad someone agrees with me on this :grin:

[machad000]

Awesome car man, you should definitely take some updated pics. I got a '97 Red LSi at the beginning of the year and have been slowly modding it. I should be painting the GT hood and outback bumper I just installed in a week or so. Our cars will look pretty similar. Saw you posted about a front lip for our bumpers, I have sideskirts and a rear lip but don't really like the way the sideskirts look with the outback front bumper. Wanted to ask if you got the stock OBfogs or aftermarket ones and if the rally armour mudflaps were an easy install. I just put HID's in my JDM projectors and have been having issues with the wiring, had to get a new harness for them but now there flickering again but i'll hopefully solve that soon. I should probably start a build thread soon, you inspired me

[machad000]

...a few hours later and here's my thread haha - viewtopic.php?f=6&t=25553&p=304619#p304619 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=25553&p=304619#p304619)

When you get the chance can you take a few different pictures of the rear. I'm trying to decide if I should stay wingless or not.

thanks!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Awesome car man, you should definitely take some updated pics. I got a '97 Red LSi at the beginning of the year and have been slowly modding it. I should be painting the GT hood and outback bumper I just installed in a week or so. Our cars will look pretty similar. Saw you posted about a front lip for our bumpers, I have sideskirts and a rear lip but don't really like the way the sideskirts look with the outback front bumper. Wanted to ask if you got the stock OBfogs or aftermarket ones and if the rally armour mudflaps were an easy install. I just put HID's in my JDM projectors and have been having issues with the wiring, had to get a new harness for them but now there flickering again but i'll hopefully solve that soon. I should probably start a build thread soon, you inspired me

That's awesome man, I'll have a clone! I have stock outback foglights that I got from the person I bought the bumper from. But a good upgrade would be a set of Hella 500FF auxiliary lights. RA mudflaps are easy to install. I made a cardboard template and marked where I wanted the holes to be located. I want to install HIDS in my jdm projector headlights, but never got around to it. I'm glad that I'm inspiring a new member, and if your car will be anywhere close to mine, then you'll enjoy every corner and snow storm you encounter.

[machad000]

Yea I was going through the threads on here and stumbled across your build and was like...wait is this my car?
haha yea I was leaning towards getting the Hella 500ff's cuz the stock ones are going to basically be just as much.. the only thing is that Cali makes you put the rockcovers on any aftermarket lights, although I could probably get away with it since it would look stock. Would they be to bright to use when driving freeways n such?
What kinda RA mudflaps did you get? the '93-'01 Impreza's?

[dropdfocus]

Shoulda bought a wagon. Much cooler. :lol:

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Yea I was going through the threads on here and stumbled across your build and was like...wait is this my car?
haha yea I was leaning towards getting the Hella 500ff's cuz the stock ones are going to basically be just as much.. the only thing is that Cali makes you put the rockcovers on any aftermarket lights, although I could probably get away with it since it would look stock. Would they be to bright to use when driving freeways n such?
What kinda RA mudflaps did you get? the '93-'01 Impreza's?

I think you should be ok if you wire them in as foglights. They do get hot so I wouldn't run them constantly for long journeys. I got the universal mud flaps (I think they were $15) and just made a cardboard template for the holes. Also got some hardware screws and clips from the local hardware store. I had to tear apart the old mud flaps because the metal screw and clip got stuck together and wouldn't loosen.


Shoulda bought a wagon. Much cooler. :lol:

In do time Jason, in do time. The next one will be a wagon, hopefully a 4th Gen LGT. :grin:

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Finally gave the Subie some much love today on my day off. Got a can of Plasti dip, and sprayed my grille, sun roof molding, and side mirrors. I'm already thinking about painting the roof in this stuff. lol

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/558485_10151060742207476_1514157435_n.jpg

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/551867_10151060742747476_1061180139_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/396482_10151060749812476_628045280_n.jpg

[Zangado1]

Finally gave the Subie some much love today on my day off. Got a can of Plasti dip, and sprayed my grille, sun roof molding, and side mirrors. I'm already thinking about painting the roof in this stuff. lol

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

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

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
I just painted my grill and trim with Rust-Oleum with an etching primer coat first. It came out pretty good but this "plasti-Dip" looks like it is way better,do you have a picture of the rattle can it came in or the brand?

[98legwag]

http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

Its available at Home Depot in the spray paint aisle.

[Zangado1]

http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip

Its available at Home Depot in the spray paint aisle.
Thanks for the info..... :smt004

[chrish8r]

Love plasti dip. But this reminds me that I need to touch up my grille because I didnt do enough coats last time

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I got a can at lowes. Now I feel that the "carmel" wheels do not match the rest of the car. I'm going to repaint them white or light grey (with clear), and also plasti dipping my roof black.

[04Legacy]

Now I feel that the "carmel" wheels do not match the rest of the car. I'm going to repaint them white or light grey (with clear).

Don't You dare!!!! Taking my caramel color now thinking white, Stop copying me!! :smt013

[nikolaus.conrad]

Now I feel that the "carmel" wheels do not match the rest of the car. I'm going to repaint them white or light grey (with clear).

Don't You dare!!!! Taking my caramel color now thinking white, Stop copying me!! :smt013
His car doesn't sparkle, therefor, he is not copying you :wink:

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Now I feel that the "carmel" wheels do not match the rest of the car. I'm going to repaint them white or light grey (with clear).

Don't You dare!!!! Taking my caramel color now thinking white, Stop copying me!! :smt013

Sue me

[04Legacy]

I'm only joking chad. Nik don't hate the free eyelids.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I'm only joking chad. Nik don't hate the free eyelids.

oh we are :smt015

plasti dipped my roof. It looks great!

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/561091_10151062382297476_1456769106_n.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/223970_10151062379817476_1012168850_n.jpg

[nikolaus.conrad]

When you get around to painting the wheels a different color *coughwhitecough* this thing is going to stand out like never before.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

When you get around to painting the wheels a different color *coughwhitecough* this thing is going to stand out like never before.

I know it just hit me that carmel/bronze/poop looks horrible. I'll paint them this weekend.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

took off the plasti dip on the roof.....temporarily.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Got a Hipposleek grille from a local SLi member. Matching it to my OEM paint, and mounting it on sometime soon.

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/488212_10151072873832476_1316415556_n.jpg

[98legwag]

Sweet deal!

[chrish8r]

Very nice looking

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Finally installed my new cup holder that Chris (Chrish8r) got me from a local yard.

[chrish8r]

Glad I could help you out on that. haha.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Well I think the time has come. I found a 05 LGT wagon in town for sale, and I would like to get it. I don't want to do this, but I might take some parts off the car to pay off some debt so I can get approved for a loan. Right now I'm going to take off the Headlights, headers, and other small items. Might take some pictures before I do just so I have some pictures of the final product.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Kinda sad to see this car go to bone stock.

[kimokalihi]

Did you paint that little metal part in your sunroof that the dirtyimpreza sticker is on? Looks good. I might try that one of these days.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Did you paint that little metal part in your sunroof that the dirtyimpreza sticker is on? Looks good. I might try that one of these days.

no all I did was clean it with simple green! :grin:

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Last shot before I dismantle the jdm goodness. :(

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/430474_10151086222692476_1080514825_n.jpg

[nikolaus.conrad]

NOOOO :smt010

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/541360_10151086884957476_600254850_n.jpg

5 years goes by so fast. Can't believe how much she's changed.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

stripped 2 lug studs, and snapped a third one. Replaced a 5 on one side, and used my stock lugs. Also put my stock headlights back in.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

power steering might of went out. Trying to find a new car right now.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Well it's come down to this. I'm trading the Legacy in for a 2004 WRX at my step dads dealership. I can't take any more break downs when I need a reliable car. So on Saturday I'll be handing over the keys. It's been a fun 5 years with the old girl.

[98legwag]

This will only be allowed if you make a MR2 thread for the WRX.

[chrish8r]

^^^agreed!!!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

already did

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=25799

[nikolaus.conrad]

You're banned from SLi. I don't know if I can even look at you now lol

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

You're banned from SLi. I don't know if I can even look at you now lol


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/10/untitleJPG-1.jpg

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Last picture ever taken of her at the dealership. She will be missed, but someone else will hopefully have the same pleasure as I did. Here's to a great vehicle platform. Cheers!

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/46361_10151102182367476_1599718023_n.jpg

[chevyman1968]

This is soooo sad. I was hoping to see your car in person eventually. I am out Hanover way three to four times a week for work...

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

This is soooo sad. I was hoping to see your car in person eventually. I am out Hanover way three to four times a week for work...

Yeah she was letting go. The rack and pinion is broken at the dealership I traded it to. What do you drive? I might of already seen you, or have seen my new car (04 WRB WRX).

[chevyman1968]

I drive 99 Outback. Stock for now. I think I have seen your wrx though.

[Dead91silvia]

You're banned from SLi. I don't know if I can even look at you now lol
Word... :smt011

[superu]

I'm only joking chad. Nik don't hate the free eyelids.

oh we are :smt015

plasti dipped my roof. It looks great!

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

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


YEAH DI!! the colors are coming together nicely!!

[superu]

Ooh, I see now (reading the rest of the thread...) no more props for this car. . . .

and you gave up an EJ22 for a turbo?? looking for reliability?? uuuh, WHAT??!


....sad times. ... ;)

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Ooh, I see now (reading the rest of the thread...) no more props for this car. . . .

and you gave up an EJ22 for a turbo?? looking for reliability?? uuuh, WHAT??!


....sad times. ... ;)

haha I still miss the old lego. I think my plan is to get my Datsun running again, and then find me a RHD postal wagon (along with something to go along with it)! :grin: