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

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Engine Mods:
Spectre SRI
eBay Catch Can
Refinished batt. tie down & pulley cover
NGK Spark plugs & wires
SEAFOAMED!

Exterior Mods:
Rally Armour Mud Flaps
Outback Hood
Outback Bumper
Refinished Side Mirrors
Refinished Wheels
DIY Mesh Grille
Yellow Tinted fog lights

Suspension Mods
WRX strut swap
TEIN S-tech springs
Front Strut bar

Interior Mods:
5 Axis Mirror
Sony Xplode CD stereo
4 Pioneer 6" speakers
2 Pioneer 5x9" speakers
1 SPX 12" Subwoofer
CB Receiver

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[bulldozer24]

looks good, i suggest window tint.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I'll think about it. My next big mod is fabricating a light bar and attaching a some lights on top of a roof rack, so I can blind slow drivers in front of me if they do not move into the next lane! hahahahaha

[anothernord]

Rally Armor mudflaps = sechs.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Rally Armor mudflaps = sechs.
After I put them on I looked back and said "Holy Krap"!!!!! It changed the whole appearance of the car.

[alexandermf]

I had that exact setup, black universal ra flaps+white logo and I did legit washing+prepping+heat drying the logo on there... it last for a good bit but here in with colorado driving some of the letters eventually started to come off, then I just took them all off, then it didn't look the same so i bought some ur ones :)

[ilovemy96]

looks good man, i totally agree that the flaps give it awesome look!

['Buru in the Burgh]

Am I the only one on here that absolutely hates mud flaps? hahaha

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I had that exact setup, black universal ra flaps+white logo and I did legit washing+prepping+heat drying the logo on there... it last for a good bit but here in with colorado driving some of the letters eventually started to come off, then I just took them all off, then it didn't look the same so i bought some ur ones :)
Yea I tried the whole "office trash can" method, but failed miserably. So I just bought a universal set after I butchered my old ones! lol Hate the plastic clips that held the screws in place!!

[TGX4776]

i really like this..... thinking about giving the mud flaps a go for the winter my self.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

i really like this..... thinking about giving the mud flaps a go for the winter my self.
heres the website that I got my mud flaps.....they came in use yesterday when I drove in 2-4 inches of snow,rain, and salt!
http://www.rallyarmor.com/store/universal-basic-mud-flap-p-274.html

[95lsi98gt]

I did the office trash can diy and they're still holding strong since july. I ripped one a little when I bottomed out on a rock but its still hangin in there

[chuckthefuk]

put your name in the damn title.. geeez does no one even read the rules.. :-p I am just bothering you before Airgne does :-D


Pic #3 looks fake but its probably the lighting. The rally armor makes the shots! Good stuff.

-Chuck

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

put your name in the damn title.. geeez does no one even read the rules.. :-p I am just bothering you before Airgne does :-D


Pic #3 looks fake but its probably the lighting. The rally armor makes the shots! Good stuff.

-Chuck
Thanks Chuck for the tip!!! No the third picture is real, its just the camera.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

finally clicked over 150,000 miles...hope to get to 200k before I graduate from college!
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[02_Legacy]

lol you are hoping for 200K :smt017 I think that is the first time I have ever heard anyone say that.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

lol you are hoping for 200K :smt017 I think that is the first time I have ever heard anyone say that.
idk what it is but in my family its a goal to see how long our Subarus can last. My uncle's 1995 legacy wagon had over 300k miles before the engine died. My cousin's 1990 legacy is at 275k, and my other cousin's forester is at 160k. Its a tough competition amongst my family!!

[chuckthefuk]

Pfffft your uncle forgot to put oil in his :-p

http://www.subaruhighmileageclub.com/

-Chuck

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Pfffft your uncle forgot to put oil in his :-p

http://www.subaruhighmileageclub.com/

-Chuck

I think his cat was going bad, and his other wagon had some issues, so they took put the best of both cars together and junked the rest.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

so I've been watching davewilson's rally light bar DIY and I really want to build my own!! Here is a sketch of my car with what I want it to look like. Anybody who knows what I need please feel free to reply.


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[daddywagon]

Ive got a set of outback springs collecting dust in my garage if you are interested.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Ive got a set of outback springs collecting dust in my garage if you are interested.

thats very tempting, but I'm a little low on some money, but thank you very much for offering it to me. Maybe in the spring when it gets warmer and I feel more energetic to work on my car I'll pm you if you still got them!

[daddywagon]

Just let me know. I have two sets.

[burningindulge]

Hanover eh? Are ours are pretty identical, we should get a legacy meet together!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Hanover eh? Are ours are pretty identical, we should get a legacy meet together!

we should get a meet for all pa legacys! lol where are you from?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Just got a Yakima roof rack off of eBay. Looks great, and I can't wait to get my bike out of the garage and ride around campus! lol

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

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Well it was the most beautiful day out today, and since I was driving around I stopped to take a few pictures!


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[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I was very busy today and I got a lot accomplished. Changed my CAI into a "hybrid" setup
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brand new headlight bulbs in
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and also placed a beautiful badge on!
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looking good!!!!
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[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Well I am currently making a light bar for the leggy! I used some pictures and advise from "lord flash" to get started. Heres part of the fabrication and mock up!

I used two stock holes that are built in the radiator support!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

instead of making a "bar" I just used a flat piece of steel.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/


doubled up the metal for the extra weight of the lights
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

all welded up thanks to my uncle
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bolted the bar to the grille for extra support
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all mocked on the car and I gotta say it looks good!!!
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starting to look like a subie!!
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some nice black spray paint and a little wiring, and it will be ready for the road!!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

[Navi271]

Nice work! That's a pretty neat offroader you got there.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Nice work! That's a pretty neat offroader you got there.
Thanks! Now I just need to find someplace to go offroad! haha

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

alright spent a lot of time this weekend to wrap up my lightbar project. stayed up til midnight on Saturday night and had no luck getting the lights to work. All I needed was a new switch, and works perfectly. I might strengthen the bar a little due to the lights shaking, but hey its a custom piece. Heres some pictures!!!

I needed a 12V+ for the switch, so I used the power for my stereo! Also used the ground too!
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I put the relay next to the fuse box for easy access.
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[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Well we've been getting a lot of rain this weekend, and last night I couldn't resist. Got into a field and starting having some fun! haha heres the aftermath:
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I think I need more lights on my car! haha

[02_Legacy]

ooh I cringe when I see things written in the dirt on a car. :smt021 Be careful that can scratch up your finish pretty bad, then your car will be saying Help Me forever

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

ooh I cringe when I see things written in the dirt on a car. :smt021 Be careful that can scratch up your finish pretty bad, then your car will be saying Help Me forever
haha my friend wrote it as a joke. Dont worry it didnt scratch it. I'm not upset if it would scratch cause there are tons of scratches on the car.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Well last weekend I took of my mud flaps. The whole "zippy screw" method of installation wasn't working out too well. Going to buy new ones and make a metal plate behind the mud flaps to give it some extra bracing.

Next Mod: Wheels & Tires. I'll keep the OEM wheels and put on some off road/all terrain tires for when I want to go have fun, but since summer is coming I want to get either 16 or 17". Any thoughts?

[Kimly207]

Oh dang, she cuteee!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Oh dang, she cuteee!

Thanks!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Just realized I forgot to add my new shift knob! its a Nokya AT shift knob with a APC shift boot. Might make a trip to the junkyard to look for a OEM boot to fit inside my center console.

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[xoSubieLegacyxo]

changed the oil, put in a new oil filter, and took off my Hella lights. Sad to see them gone, but they're not being used as much as I thought, and I kinda need some cash.

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

[geckoboy86]

Just realized I forgot to add my new shift knob! its a Nokya AT shift knob with a APC shift boot. Might make a trip to the junkyard to look for a OEM boot to fit inside my center console.

Does that knob have a button?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Just realized I forgot to add my new shift knob! its a Nokya AT shift knob with a APC shift boot. Might make a trip to the junkyard to look for a OEM boot to fit inside my center console.

Does that knob have a button?

it uses a spring to push the shifter down. Unfortunately, last night I had the shifter got stuck and I couldn't get my car out of gear. So I took the shift knob off.

[geckoboy86]

Just realized I forgot to add my new shift knob! its a Nokya AT shift knob with a APC shift boot. Might make a trip to the junkyard to look for a OEM boot to fit inside my center console.

Does that knob have a button?

it uses a spring to push the shifter down. Unfortunately, last night I had the shifter got stuck and I couldn't get my car out of gear. So I took the shift knob off.


That stinks...Would you recommend the shifter or tell people to look elsewhere?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

well I cut the spring by accident. It was a really nice piece. here's the link for the shifter:

http://gearshiftknobsdeals.com/shop.php ... _AT_Chrome (http://gearshiftknobsdeals.com/shop.php?c=16&n=15690151&i=B000AURN82&x=Nokya_Sport_Shift_Knob_AT_Chrome)

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

finished the rest of my chores today. Repainted my rusty grille, took off my roof rack (not fun drilling out the locks), and gave it a bubble bath. She looks like she did a year ago!

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[xoSubieLegacyxo]

well I haven't changed much on the car. Installed my new hella supertones. sound great! While camping at Creation festival in Shirleysburg, PA, I did a little mountain rallyX with a buddy of mine Austin in his WRX. Lets just say it was a little sketchy with no guard rails, muddy roads, and reckless hillbilly drivers flying down the road at 30-40 mph when the turns are sharp! But I had a lot of fun and took some pictures.

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[MRB18]

nice! you gotta paint those rims black, will give it a meaner look and it's cheap to do :)

[geckoboy86]

We gotta meet up at some point and do some photos.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

We gotta meet up at some point and do some photos.

yes we do! Just need a time and place "cough" Tri-State Meet "cough" lol


nice! you gotta paint those rims black, will give it a meaner look and it's cheap to do :)

you think so? I was going to paint them a dark grey.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

finally had the time to repaint my rims, put on my new Mud Flaps, and spray bomb my brakes. Needless to say the week long project turned out great!

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[xoSubieLegacyxo]

installed my new 5 axis rear view mirror, or what my dad called a "trucker's mirror" lol

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[httrdd]

WTF seriously? How many disco balls can you hang from that?

[Huffer]

Holy crap.

BTW - wheels look great! Thought about removing the pinstripe and tinting the windows? Would look great. You should try to pick up some mild lowering springs too, close the gap between wheel and fender. Car looks great!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I like the response! haha


Holy crap.

BTW - wheels look great! Thought about removing the pinstripe and tinting the windows? Would look great. You should try to pick up some mild lowering springs too, close the gap between wheel and fender. Car looks great!

Thanks. I am waiting to hear from my friend. He has an 02 WRX with Tein springs (^^the white one in the pics above!). He wants coilovers, and I want a stiffer suspension that's a little lower. As for the tint, idk yet. Part time job + college= broke! Here's my list of priorities:

suspension & new LF tire (got a camber issue)
alignment
exhaust (leak somewhere)
tint

[Huffer]

Euwww no Teins if they're S-Techs.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Euwww no Teins if they're S-Techs.

I'm not familiar with Tein brand. why not the S-techs?

[mycargoesvroom]

S-techs are notorious for being bouncy as hell.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

ah ok. Well I wish you could see my car bounce. Like a basketball! haha

[Navi271]

If he actually does have s-tech springs (they're green) they really don't gain any performance for ya. I had some on my legacy. They seemed ok at first just for daily driving, but once I got it on an autocross track whoa buddy! I've never seen a car so low have so much body roll! Your car will be MUCH lower also. Not good for offroad, but it'll look sweet as hell tho lol.

Just do a lot of research about any spring and/or strut you're thinking about getting and weigh the options to figure out what's best for you.
Also I'm don't remember if 02 springs and struts bolt up without modification to our cars.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

If he actually does have s-tech springs (they're green) they really don't gain any performance for ya. I had some on my legacy. They seemed ok at first just for daily driving, but once I got it on an autocross track whoa buddy! I've never seen a car so low have so much body roll! Your car will be MUCH lower also. Not good for offroad, but it'll look sweet as hell tho lol.

Just do a lot of research about any spring and/or strut you're thinking about getting and weigh the options to figure out what's best for you.
Also I'm don't remember if 02 springs and struts bolt up without modification to our cars.

I've done the research and I found a great setup, BUT I don't have a large income (part time job at a grocery store). For $150, its a good deal for a college student. 02-07 WRX struts directly bolt on to the legacy body. And I would never autoX my 4eater! This is my DD/beater. Haven't put a ton of money into it for that reason.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Some elbow grease, $5 worth of spray paint, and I dressed up the battery tie down and belt cover!

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If the weather is fair tomorrow morning, me and my step dad will tackle buffing my car!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

buffed my car after a couple rain delays. I gotta say she looks 10 years younger! lol

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[r3v_v3ng3]

buffing/polishing a whole car is back breaking but its worth it, looks good

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

buffing/polishing a whole car is back breaking but its worth it, looks good

My back was hurting, and I felt like I accomplished something. I really wanted to do this in early July, but never had any free time. I always hate pushing stuff back! LOL

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

went to Feltchs Window tinting and decals today and bought some stickers! Most of these are inside jokes! :smt005 :smt005 :smt005

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[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Well I was coming up from the car meet and something large hit my front windshield. I got a huge crack in it. Calling state farm today, and I hope it gets replaced.

[Huffer]

Ouch.

But I like the decals!
Psalm 23 - "The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing"

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

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[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I called State Farm and Safelite Glass Repair, and I should be getting the windshield replaced. Best part = its all free! I love my insurance company! :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Can't believe its only been one year since joining SLi! I learned so much from this website and I have big plans for the next year!

Aslo, I got my windshield replaced! :)

[Huffer]

Congrats on your 1st birthday!

[GTDrifter]

can we throw stuff at your new windshield tonight at the meet?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Thanks Huffer! I have learned a lot from the threads posted on here, and from what other people have done to their cars!


can we throw stuff at your new windshield tonight at the meet?

I will rip your bumper off, and sell your spats to Rich! haha

[nikolaus.conrad]

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

I think I know where you took this picture :smt016

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/2h7qhe9-2.jpg

[geckoboy86]

I want to drive that. And take a pic there.

[nikolaus.conrad]

I want to drive that. And take a pic there.

Do it up!

[geckoboy86]

I don't even know where that is. Im from southern PA.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

NO WAY! How far away do you live from Willpo? Shane you need to come up for a day or the weekend and chill with me and Harry.

[nikolaus.conrad]

I don't even know where that is. Im from southern PA.
It's right outside of South Williamsport, that part of the road is actually a deathly sharp hairpin turn.

xoSubielegacyxo- I live in Elmira, so I'm like 5 miles from the PA boarder. Wilpo is around 80 miles away, my best friend lives in Elimsport so I drove down to see him and pulled off there and snapped a few pics :smt016
He just bought a 1997 Legacy GT that is up at my house because of a few problems we've been trying to iron out :smt021

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

That's awesome! I just drove up and back to Rochester, so I found out how close you are to the border. When your planning to come down again pm me and we could meet up.

[nikolaus.conrad]

mmhmm, will do! Probably in the next few weeks or so.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

And you should definitely come to the "Dirty Impreza" Fall Meet in Wellsboro.

[nikolaus.conrad]

Sweet! When is that?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22821

most of us will meet in Willpo, but I guess it would be best if you just drove over from your place! lol

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Today I rewired my driver side speaker. Somehow the wires fell off. Solder helps solve that problem! haha

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Also started to make a grounding kit.

Here's how the cables run:
Alt-fender bolt
Intake Manifold-washer fluid reservoir bolt
Batt-fender bolt

I would like to find a place to ground the block, but I got tired and ate some dinner! haha
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[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Washed the car, and repainted my side mirrors to match my wheels. I kinda smudged the paint while waiting, but it was a cheap and easy mod!
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[mycargoesvroom]

Lookin good!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

thanks! Shes slowly looking like how I imagine it. lol

[mycargoesvroom]

Did you rattle can the mirrors? Looks like they came out pretty glossy.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

yup. It's the same color as my rims.

[Dead91silvia]

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

I think I know where you took this picture :smt016

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/09/2h7qhe9-1.jpg

Nice shot! Both of you!!! I'm a bit of a drive away, but if I ever drive over there, I wanna know where this is! :grin:

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

if you drive over here you are more then welcome to my house! lol

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

had the opportunity to go to the Gettysburg Battlefield, and take some photos with Shane aka Geckoboy!

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/320861_10150310873422476_652632475_8419999_1285082689_n.jpg
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http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/321164_10150310879092476_652632475_8420051_897681823_n.jpg

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

picked up a set of WRX struts and TEIN S-tech springs. It's not the setup I wanted, but it will get me through the winter and into next year. Swapped in the front struts and almost installed the third strut. Got tired and stopped for the day.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/321114_10150325726557476_652632475_8498296_1593195892_n.jpg

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

finished the wrx strut swap. After a test drive I noticed a grinding sound, and turns out the backing plates (for lack of better term) were touching the rotor. The ride feels a lot stiffer than my old struts, and I am glad to say I do not miss the "boaty" feeling! lol

front strut difference
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/296299_10150327509567476_652632475_8510415_37685850_n.jpg

rear strut difference
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/298770_10150327509637476_652632475_8510416_371163555_n.jpg

might have a new problem to worry about!
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/308417_10150327501617476_652632475_8510328_810912619_n.jpg

[geckoboy86]

I drove on my torn boot for about 4 months.

[TGX4776]

8 months for me

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Well it looks like it just might of happened. It's going to have to wait at least a few weeks!

[Navi271]

I had the same thing happen to one of my "backing plates" when I changed out my struts. I wanna see full car pics!

Put some duct tape over that boot to keep the grease from going everywhere!! lol

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Duct tape, is there anything it can't do? haha. Here's the only picture right now of the whole car!

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299703_10150327160297476_652632475_8508058_1105981206_n.jpg

[Dead91silvia]

if you drive over here you are more then welcome to my house! lol

Sweet! :grin: It might be a while though... I know the fuel cost for me will be insane when I do it...

[Dead91silvia]

I drove on my torn boot for about 4 months.

Got ya beat... 5 years and still going!..... :grin: :grin: :grin:

[DevC]

I had one fail after 6 months of being torn, it had alot of abuse that night tho

[Matty2Hotty]

Auto stores sell a cheap repair boot for less than $10

Clarify please... You just swapped struts reusing your legacy springs and top hats and didn't use the tein springs and top hats from the WRX correct? I

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Auto stores sell a cheap repair boot for less than $10

Clarify please... You just swapped struts reusing your legacy springs and top hats and didn't use the tein springs and top hats from the WRX correct? I

I installed WRX struts, Tein springs (fitted for the WRX strut), and WRX top hats. It was a direct bolt in. The only difference between a WRX strut and the legacy strut was the brake hose tab. Other than that they looked the same!

[Navi271]

Very nice! Looks great! Almost makes me want to put my s-techs back on... almost... kinda.

[Matty2Hotty]

Yeah I was like hmm... S-tech are supposed to slam the car, thought it would be lower with that setup on our legacies.
Looks great!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

thanks guys! All she needs now is an alignment, new tires, and a new half shaft before I travel long distances.

[GTDrifter]

it also needs a new driver haha

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Had my buddy Tyler take some pictures of the lego at the local state park. Here's a sneak peak!

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

follow the link to see many more! :grin:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=71&t=22912

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

coming home from the DI meet in Wellsboro my left rear caliper decided to stick to my rotor. Carefully driving back to school. Hope to have her diagnosed on Monday.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/310615_177490665668561_100002228868750_362563_615045779_n.jpg

[chrish8r]

coming home from the DI meet in Wellsboro my left rear caliper decided to stick to my rotor. Carefully driving back to school. Hope to have her diagnosed on Monday.

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

that looks like enough reason to upgrade to brembos........haha

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

If I had money I would! lol

Here's where she's sitting for the week:

http://hphotos-iad1.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s720x720/300676_10150356770462476_652632475_8670251_234829968_n.jpg

[httrdd]

Ok that guy selling wrx brakes says now he only has the rears. That would work for you and prob only be like 40 bucks.

[Perdue]

Gotta love these old cars. The car looks absolutely amazing in the photoshoot though. Super Clean.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Gotta love these old cars. The car looks absolutely amazing in the photoshoot though. Super Clean.
thanks man. I love a clean car. Like Colt Ford sings, "Ain't no trash in my trailer!" hahahaha

I finished replacing my rear brakes today. Bled the brakes, and took her for a test drive.

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

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

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

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

[Perdue]

uhhhhhhhhhh haha
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos- ... 0149_n.jpg (http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/387364_10150359214257476_652632475_8682092_1817180149_n.jpg)

:shock: Whoops.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I had to drive back home from college, so I knew the pads would be bad, but not THAT BAD! haha

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

went to a local junkyard and found a white 99 outback. I picked up the hood, and after I sell my RS bumper thats in my car, I'll get the bumper and reinforcement beam!

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319238_10150370598152476_652632475_8762971_511624348_n.jpg

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Picked up a stock cat back exhaust from stirally8 this past weekend. Besides an exhaust leak, I might need to replace the valve cover gasket and a coolant pipe!

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390211_10150420230152476_652632475_8937787_1459736226_n.jpg

[Tinobag]

Hahahaha!!! Thats my old exhaust!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Hahahaha!!! Thats my old exhaust!

lol thats pretty funny.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Had time this week to fix all the problems with my car. Yesterday (Tues) I took off the leaking axle back and installed an OEM muffler and new gaskets to pass emissions testing. Today I replaced the Valve Cover Gaskets and fixed my leaking washer fluid line. Tomorrow I plan to finish my "power mode" mod after I find a pigtail from a junked subie, and then investigate what is causing the coolant leak.

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/388035_10150440548947476_652632475_8995070_2066604200_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/374921_10150441544957476_652632475_8998550_2052307699_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379939_10150441545537476_652632475_8998552_938237533_n.jpg

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Just glanced over the SLi Magazine this morning. Thanks again to Ryu_haneda for including me in that awesome article about my car, and how we met at Creation fest! :)

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

2 front CV axles, a brake bulb, and out of $367 later, my car is inspected!

[bulldozer24]

2 front CV axles, a brake bulb, and out of $367 later, my car is inspected!

wow that's expensive, did you have them replace the axles?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

2 front CV axles, a brake bulb, and out of $367 later, my car is inspected!

wow that's expensive, did you have them replace the axles?

Unfortunately I did. I needed the car to pass inspection, and I didn't have the time to do the repairs myself.

[GTDrifter]

that sucks man...at least its inspected now

now dont break it for another week so you can go to dennys lol

[nikolaus.conrad]

^ +1

[Kansei]

so glad i dont have inspections....

[98legwag]

so glad i dont have inspections....

This is so true. Although I do have emission to do in the next few weeks. Car is stock so it should pass.

[98legwag]

Had time this week to fix all the problems with my car. Yesterday (Tues) I took off the leaking axle back and installed an OEM muffler and new gaskets to pass emissions testing. Today I replaced the Valve Cover Gaskets and fixed my leaking washer fluid line. Tomorrow I plan to finish my "power mode" mod after I find a pigtail from a junked subie, and then investigate what is causing the coolant leak.]

How hard is it do the valve cover gasket? Mine leaking on the driver's side.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

How hard is it do the valve cover gasket? Mine leaking on the driver's side.

It wasn't that hard. A couple bolts and they come off.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

from the Long's Park/Shady Maple meet!
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380018_10150485347942476_652632475_9208028_1827843323_n.jpg

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/404341_10150513197562476_652632475_9311494_490336272_n.jpg

[GTDrifter]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
where was that taken??? lol

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Picked up an outback bumper, fogs, and beam from a friend. Fixing a little crack and sanding her down this week. When I get some extra money I'll paint this and my hood to match the car.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404886_10150515713487476_652632475_9322439_987280431_n.jpg

[Danny-G]

Painting the whole bumper or just the gold area?

[nikolaus.conrad]

You're gonna be driving a McDonald's car, fool. lol

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

started tinting the fog lights on my new outback bumper!

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/404452_10150531975692476_652632475_9375649_198618871_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402626_10150531976912476_652632475_9375663_1996382641_n.jpg

[chrish8r]

i love the big yellow fog lights

[GTDrifter]

Did you paint them in the dorm or outside?

[chrish8r]

It looks like tint film

[GTDrifter]

It's spray

[blanquelm92]

hey im diggin the color... hmm get a gt hood and bug deflector they look nice

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

hey im diggin the color... hmm get a gt hood and bug deflector they look nice


already have those! lol :grin:

[nikolaus.conrad]

I need to do that to my fogs, I've been wanting now for 3 months haha

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

painted the textured piece of the outback bumper.

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/408152_10150543724552476_652632475_9406380_610639072_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419023_10150543776937476_652632475_9406463_64816540_n.jpg

[chuckthefuk]

A.D.D. sucks.. where the pics at?

[Dead91silvia]

Hmmm... You did use adhesion promoter right? That bumper should look pretty cool when installed so hurry up! haha

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Calm down people! I need time to paint my other parts red! :smt019 lol This upcoming week I'm painting a mustang in the shop, and then when that leaves I'll take my parts in!

[geckoboy86]

LOL. Now you know how it feels chad to have people bugging you to get a bumper on. Now hurry up and get it on! Do et! Do et now!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

LOL. Now you know how it feels chad to have people bugging you to get a bumper on. Now hurry up and get it on! Do et! Do et now!

:smt019 haha! Well the difference between mine and yours is that I'm getting mine painted so it wont come off again.

[geckoboy86]

Mine wasn't a direct fit, its custom work. Mine still needs work. I didn't have the parts I needed, like the tall grille.

Oh well...lol...

Can't wait to see it. How big are your fogs?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

How big are your fogs?

they're stock outback/RS fogs

[nikolaus.conrad]

Lol another one here with bumpers to take off and put on. I want to do it but can't. I hate winter.... lol :-(

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Thanks to my awesome friend Tyler, I got a roof rack and spectre intake for FREE!

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424184_10150559667797476_652632475_9452065_1991215681_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/426275_10150560132007476_652632475_9453599_331240958_n.jpg

[geckoboy86]

Woot for free stuff!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I decided to freshen up my "wink" 5 Axis mirror tonight. Got a roll of $5 caution tape, and glued it on to the front side. I gotta say it looks fantastic! Also used my new roof rack to help a buddy clean his wheels.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/p480x480/423828_10150562202297476_652632475_9459164_1738791769_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/p480x480/409535_10150562203477476_652632475_9459167_1641716749_n.jpg

[nikolaus.conrad]

That's awesome!

[Rubie_25GT]

Ahh you got the walmart roof rack? I did that too, but modified it a bit. Shortened the looped sides a bit and bought two longer metal bars from home depot to widen it a bit to fit the car more flush. Its looking good so far man :smt023

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Ahh you got the walmart (http://www.walmart.com/) roof rack? I did that too, but modified it a bit. Shortened the looped sides a bit and bought two longer metal bars from home depot to widen it a bit to fit the car more flush. Its looking good so far man :smt023

Thanks man. I might widen it a little, so the supports are not on top of my sunroof and will be further out towards the side. Also bought 2 ratcheting straps to replace the ones that hold onto my "Oh Sh$t" handles (mine only has 3) :smt017

[GTDrifter]

mouse struck again

[GTDrifter]

Also bought 2 ratcheting straps to replace the ones that hold onto my "Oh Sh$t" handles (mine only has 3) :smt017
weight reduction

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Also bought 2 ratcheting straps to replace the ones that hold onto my "Oh Sh$t" handles (mine only has 3) :smt017
weight reduction

DOUBLE POST......fail! :smt021

[GTDrifter]

Also bought 2 ratcheting straps to replace the ones that hold onto my "Oh Sh$t" handles (mine only has 3) :smt017
weight reduction

Also bought 2 ratcheting straps to replace the ones that hold onto my "Oh Sh$t" handles (mine only has 3) :smt017
weight reduction

DOUBLE POST......fail! :smt021
read my signature

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

small update! I took my outback bumper and GT hood to the collision lab where I'll be painting them in refinishing class. Hope to have them painted and put on my car before spring break.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

FINALLY BOUGHT SOME UEL HEADERS! I've been waiting almost a year and a half, but finally decided to buy some knock off Borlas for $130 shipped. Also bought some heat wrap to go along with it. Hopefully by next week they will arrive, and installed over the weekend! :grin:

[chrish8r]

Thats sweet. Do you have any exhaust videos up on youtube? If not, you should. Lol

[nikolaus.conrad]

I need UEL headers lol, soon hopefully!

[Rubie_25GT]

Awesome man I have my headers coming in today hopefully. You must have gotten the same ebay deal i did haha $130 free shipping :smt023
Heard the headers up close on a friend's legacy and they will sound MEANN :smt025

[GTDrifter]

FINALLY BOUGHT SOME UEL HEADERS! I've been waiting almost a year and a half, but finally decided to buy some knock off Borlas for $130 shipped. Also bought some heat wrap to go along with it. Hopefully by next week they will arrive, and installed over the weekend! :grin:
I'll laugh my ass off when you get a letter opener :smt005

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Went to Motorama today and picked up a muffler for $10. Hope to fab up my new exhaust this upcoming weekend.

[chrish8r]

What kind??? Headers and a muffler? Im jealous

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Universal. The guy said he was selling them on eBay and for $10 I can't complain! lol

[chrish8r]

Yeah. Cant argue with the price

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

thanks to my awesome roommate Harry (GTDrifter), I got some JDM projectors that I'm going to retrofit into a set of USDM headlights.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/426284_10150580378182476_652632475_9512067_1161406595_n.jpg

[LGT Kirby]

Aww that poor JDM headlight. Hahaha.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

This week I picked up a piece of exhaust piping from a dumpster. Going to use parts of it for my home made catback exhaust. Been working on the outback bumper and hood in refinishing class. Only have the bumper sanded down. Hope to have both parts sanded, prepped, primered, and painted by the end of next week.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423279_10150587009837476_652632475_9531666_1927572625_n.jpg

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I have some big updates so I'll make it quick! Primered my front bumper in refinishing class and started sanding my hood to prep for paint. Monday during my auto graphics class I will spray the bottom textured piece gunmetal as originally planned. Hope to have everything painted and mounted on the car by the end of next week!

As for the UEL headers they arrived in the mail on thrusday, and I wrapped them overnight into friday morning. I ran out of wrap! :smt021 After my friend got home from work we tried to intsalled them on my car, but I had a few issues. The first problem was that when I soaked the nuts in PB blaster and loosened them, I broke 3 of the 6 header bolts! Not a problem because they were broken off the whole way up to the bolt head, and I can thread in bolts to hold my headers in. The major problem I had was that one bolt from the header to the cat would not loosen. I soaked it in PB Blaster and tried with a socket and wrench. Then I tried an impact gun with no results. So after 5 hours of crawling on the floor and scraping my hands up, I simply put everything back together and put my new headers in the trunk. :smt022

here's what I did accomplish though!

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/420811_10150588642557476_652632475_9537339_1612410231_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/420577_10150588227587476_652632475_9535964_1203846418_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420931_10150590383682476_652632475_9543703_1836065338_n.jpg

[chrish8r]

this really makes me miss modding my outback......hopefully i cna get her back up and running in time for summer. Headers were next in line until the headgaskets..... and that front bumper is gonna look sweet. dont remember ever seeing a non factory trim painted ob bumper

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

this really makes me miss modding my outback......hopefully i cna get her back up and running in time for summer. Headers were next in line until the headgaskets..... and that front bumper is gonna look sweet. dont remember ever seeing a non factory trim painted ob bumper

Can't wait to see the wagon back on the road again! I was going to do the normal two tone look, but I might paint the whole bumper to match the car, and later on if I don't like it I can always change it.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Well it's that time! Finally prepped and painted my bumper and hood in my refinishing class. Had a lot of fun, and learned a lot of information on how to paint in between the little cracks. I have the privilege to say that my teacher knows what he's doing. Here's some pictures.

Mixing up the paint!

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/419851_10150599631392476_652632475_9582669_1515669333_n.jpg

Sprayed base coat, and hoping to clear coat and bake them tomorrow.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427119_10150599632482476_652632475_9582677_12065983_n.jpg

[r3v_v3ng3]

Nice booth! Thats how i learned how to paint/bodywork through junior college. What paint did you use and what gun?

[geckoboy86]

You didn't remove the scoop insert to paint it?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Nice booth! Thats how i learned how to paint/bodywork through junior college. What paint did you use and what gun?

PPG Waterborne paint. I sprayed it with a SATA jet 300 spray gun.


You didn't remove the scoop insert to paint it?

I wanted remove it at first, but when paint was $3.61 an ounce (used about 35 so do the math) I had to save some money. Plus that didn't include the clear coat, primers, shop fee, and time to fix the bumper. Sad part is that it will still be cheaper than a body shop, but a better quality than Maaco. lol

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Today I sprayed some clear coat (Deltron 3000 to be exact) and baked the parts in the booth. I had time to put the hood on, but the bumper will have to wait until I get some free time during my spring break, which is next week! :grin: :grin:

Here's some pictures!

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/426339_10150601624822476_652632475_9589206_1484779034_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/429166_10150601624392476_652632475_9589204_1060823680_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/429536_10150601379722476_652632475_9588430_1081322163_n.jpg

[98legwag]

Holy shiny paint Batman! Looks good.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Holy shiny paint Batman! Looks good.

haha thanks! I feel extra proud of my craftsmanship since I know how many hours it took to get that quality of finish.

[GTDrifter]

nice work Chad...can't wait to see it saturday

[chrish8r]

^^^me too. next step, paint the whole car so it is all the same shimmery shine. lol

[nikolaus.conrad]

I NEED TO SEE THIS.

[MmmCheese]

ooo lookin silky smooth... cant wait to see it with the outback bumper on it...

[Dead91silvia]

nice! Now hurry up and get that bumper installed! :occasion5:

[chuckthefuk]

oh i thought you were going to add gunmetal to the bumper at least.. looks interesting.. never seen a 1 color outback bumper before.

-Chuck

[Navi271]

There's only one member I can remember, i don't even know if he's still on here, that put an outback bumper on the front of his GT wagon and painted it all one color. It was also red, so pretty similar to what SubieLegacy's car will look like!

[GTDrifter]

oh i thought you were going to add gunmetal to the bumper at least.. looks interesting.. never seen a 1 color outback bumper before.

-Chuck
he did, then he sanded it off lol

[chuckthefuk]

poop

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I thought I was starting a trend. :smt019 I'm going to try and put the new bumper on tonight.

I had some bad news today. I was driving home from college and within 10 miles I had a flat tire. I called AAA and had a technician help me get my stubborn spare tire out of the trunk and on the car. Drove back to town to get the hole in the tire fixed, but I wore out the inside of the tread when it was running flat. Only option was to buy a new tire and drive home. Glad I had my roof basket on the car to put the donut wheel on because I had the rear seats down to fit my bumper and exhaust pipes.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/419729_10150602938517476_652632475_9593767_313436146_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/422007_10150602939742476_652632475_9593775_1716133064_n.jpg

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Just for fun, here's a teaser of the new front end! lol

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/424487_10150602939307476_652632475_9593771_1219202641_n.jpg

[Navi271]

Sucks about the tire, but that's going to look awesome!

[chrish8r]

Better get it on before the meet tomorrow!!! lol. see you there

[98legwag]

That looks fantastic.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

GOT THE NEW BUMPER ON!!!!

as always, here's some pictures!

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/425558_10150603011467476_652632475_9594031_236261662_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/430301_10150603275437476_652632475_9595017_1422176048_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/421661_10150603275672476_652632475_9595021_2080876089_n.jpg

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/429043_10150603275897476_652632475_9595026_1221083013_n.jpg

[redlegacygt]

Wow that looks great. Awesome job!

[Dead91silvia]

I like the one color bumper! She's coming right along...

[chuckthefuk]

lookin good

[blanquelm92]

holy crap dude im diggin the bumper hahahah good stuff bro

[Reason]

lookin good


:smt023

[nikolaus.conrad]

So much win. Looks awesome!!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Thanks everyone! I went to a local meet and met up with a few members (gregorylee76, Tinobag, Chrish8r, and of coarse my roommate GTDrifter) Here's some daytime pictures of the new look!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/476228_10150605090352476_652632475_96037-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/476394_10150605085362476_652632475_96037-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/475669_10150605087727476_652632475_96037-1.jpg

[Tinobag]

Lookin good! I'm totally jelly of your front plate :smt019

[geckoboy86]

Im ordering one here soon. Can't decide on the numbers or the 5 characters.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Im ordering one here soon. Can't decide on the numbers or the 5 characters.

do the numbers. After a week with this plate on I wished I could of purchased a real JDM license plate. I do have a plan for a plate that I bought a few months back (it was vinyl lettering). I also might of picked up a passenger side JDM headlight from a guy. I have the Driver side so as long as the price is right I'll be in business. :grin:

[nikolaus.conrad]

Lookin good! I'm totally jelly of your front plate :smt019
I'm totally jealous you Penn folks don't have to have a front plate :smt010

[Tinobag]

Where are you getting the plates from?

[geckoboy86]

I was looking at http://www.autoplates.com/_custom/japanese/

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

that's where I got mine!

[geckoboy86]

Is yours pressed or printed?

[LGT Kirby]

Really like the car.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Thanks Kirby. Shane the letters are pressed in, like a normal license plate

[MmmCheese]

Car looks good man i cant wait to get my bumper painted hopefully next weekend if everything goes as planned lol. and i might lower it. but im thinkin about painting the top half of my tail light in the center the same color of my car and red tint the outter halfs.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Car looks good man i cant wait to get my bumper painted hopefully next weekend if everything goes as planned lol. and i might lower it. but im thinkin about painting the top half of my tail light in the center the same color of my car and red tint the outter halfs.
I would recommend having someone photo shop that to see what it will look like. Might save you time and money if you want to change your decision.

I took 2 steps back today with my exhaust. A lot of my friends have told me to NOT wrap my headers because moisture will collect on the wrap and make the pipes brittle. I don't understand this, because almost every person on this forum who has headers wrapped them. Can anyone share some light on this? To give myself some comfort I sprayed the headers with a flame retardant paint from the local auto parts store. Should have them installed tomorrow with a sound clip.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/431473_10150609637557476_652632475_9622073_1842591474_n.jpg

[Navi271]

I'll put in my 2 cents.

I bought my headers in mid 2008. Every time I'd drive by a wall, or something to project the sound coming from under the car up to me in the car, I heard a really annoying sound. It's been so long I don't even exactly remember what it sounded like, but it was very obvious. Most describe it as a sewing machine sound. Anyways, that made me decide to wrap the headers because it covers up the sound. Close to a year later the wrap was in tatters and the headers needed a rerap. When I upwrapped what was left of the heat wrap it was a complete mess underneath it, between the wrap and the metal. It looked like the wrap just collected dirt, junk and road debris and kept it there. I can see stuff like that lessening the lifespan of the headers. Then I tried painting the headers, wrapping it and then painting the wrap. I can't remember exactly what I used to paint it, some high temp paint I think, but it seems to be keeping a lot of the dirt and crap out. The wrap is lasting longer as well, 2 years later and only a small part of it came undone and I'm just going to get some more metal zip ties to secure the wrap back on.

So I recommend paint, wrap, and paint again to seal it all together.

[MmmCheese]

ok will wdo ill make a post in my build thread thanks chad.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I'll put in my 2 cents.

I bought my headers in mid 2008. Every time I'd drive by a wall, or something to project the sound coming from under the car up to me in the car, I heard a really annoying sound. It's been so long I don't even exactly remember what it sounded like, but it was very obvious. Most describe it as a sewing machine sound. Anyways, that made me decide to wrap the headers because it covers up the sound. Close to a year later the wrap was in tatters and the headers needed a rerap. When I upwrapped what was left of the heat wrap it was a complete mess underneath it, between the wrap and the metal. It looked like the wrap just collected dirt, junk and road debris and kept it there. I can see stuff like that lessening the lifespan of the headers. Then I tried painting the headers, wrapping it and then painting the wrap. I can't remember exactly what I used to paint it, some high temp paint I think, but it seems to be keeping a lot of the dirt and crap out. The wrap is lasting longer as well, 2 years later and only a small part of it came undone and I'm just going to get some more metal zip ties to secure the wrap back on.

So I recommend paint, wrap, and paint again to seal it all together.

Thank you Navi. Again I was told by EVERYONE not to wrap my headers. I finally succeeded in removing the stubborn bolt and got my new headers on. First thing I will say is they sound AMAZING! Hopefully tomorrow I will finish my exhaust by fabricating my axle back pipe and attaching my new muffler. After that is done I hope to wash the car and make a sound video for all you to enjoy!

[chrish8r]

Video!!!!!! I need one haha

[Tinobag]

^ +1

[STIdarkside]

The outback bumper and hood look amazing! Great work on the paint. Once you get some side skirts and a rear lip on it, it will look great!

[chuckthefuk]

Question for Navi
- How many metal zip ties did you use for the entire wrap?
- What company did you go with?
- Did you have to soak the wrap in water?
- how much tension did you use on the wrap arounds?
- did you section off the wraps or try 1 continuous wrap?
- how much overlap did you use.. 1/2" .. 1".. 1.5".. ?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

The outback bumper and hood look amazing! Great work on the paint. Once you get some side skirts and a rear lip on it, it will look great!

I'm thinking this might be my next project. We'll see though.

[blanquelm92]

:smt023 dood the work on the bumper looks outstanding haha
if i were to have the resources i would totally do the same

[superu]

From one burgundy, 95 Legacy sedan owner to another, Nice build!
I like the OB bumper and grill, the hood looks tits too! Excellent paint work too man!!


Mind if I make a spare mounting suggestion for the rack?
Here's my spare mounting system on the rack:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/P1050319JPG-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/P1050320JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/P1050321JPG-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/P1050322JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/P1050323JPG-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/P1050324JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/P1050325JPG-1.jpghttps://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/P1050327JPG-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/12/P1050318JPG-1.jpg

where the parts are an open eye hool from the hardware store, the little cup thingie that mounts the spare into the trunk, and a wingnut. :smt023

[Navi271]

Pm'd chuckthefuk

I forgot to say earlier, your car looks even better now that we can see it in the daylight! Good job on the paint.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

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!!

[nikolaus.conrad]

I'll be getting rid of mine soon, just sayin' :smt016

[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?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

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.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Just sent some money to gregorylee62 for the other half of my next mod. Someone guess what it is? (besides Harry) lol

[chrish8r]

Just sent some money to gregorylee62 for the other half of my next mod. Someone guess what it is? (besides Harry) lol

I know, I know!!! but i wont spoil the suprise.....

[nikolaus.conrad]

Trans swap?????? :grin:

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Trans swap?????? :grin:

NOOO!!! :smt013 :smt013

[geckoboy86]

^He wishes!

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

A little! LOL

[geckoboy86]

I'm fine with my auto until I decided to turbo it (either turboing my 2.2 or getting a 2.0).
I'm looking into a mod that might let us keep 50/50 power distribution outside of being in '1'.

[nikolaus.conrad]

Chad- You should!

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

[chuckthefuk]

damn I am in the dark..

[GTDrifter]

he's stickerbombing the entire car :grin:

[chuckthefuk]

Entire!! Holy rollin distraction.

[GTDrifter]

And they will all be the pride flag lol