Greavesy's 02 Legacy Sport - on its way

[Greavesy]

Hi guys,


Im Andy from the UK.

Thought I'd best get a thread going about my new Legacy.

I don't have any photos from when I bought it but here are a few pictures I took tonight.
- The car isn't clean but it hides the poor quality of the paint

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/SAM_0535-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/SAM_0533-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/SAM_0534-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/SAM_0531-1.jpg



MOD LIST

Exterior

LED Sidelights
Crystal indicators + Silvertec bulbs
Aero wipers (Front)
Import sized number plate
Painted fog lights yellow
Cleaned all the arches and undersealed them
Painted the bumper brace behind the number plate.
De-badged the tailgate (left the Legacy badge tho)
GT spoiler
17" Inovit RD21 alloys
Custom front lip

Interior

Floor mats
Subaru / Richbrook tax disc holder
ISO plug for an aftermarket headunit - not got a new headunit yet
MOMO steering wheel

Suspension

Whiteline front strut brace
Whiteline rear ARB
H&R springs


Engine/Exhaust

Custom made backbox with 4inch inwardly rolled tip
Green panel filter
Adjusted air intake pipework

Brakes

currently standard
Painted calipers


Next jobs/items to get:

Spats
Headunit
Tints
H&R springs

Let me know what you think!

Cheers

Andy

(Edited)

[httrdd]

Is the 2.0 turbo there? Funny you found your old car and thank god you did not get the Honda!

[Greavesy]

No its just a 2.0 NA.

I did have the Honda, had it for over a year! lol.
(Expects hate)

[httrdd]

Ok I read wrong. Welcome back!

[Greavesy]

lol cheers mate, good to be back.

[geckoboy86]

Nice looking Legacy....I like those wheels...To bad we never got those stateside (or if we did, I've never seen them)

[chuckthefuk]

Yay!!! Welcome back!

[Greavesy]

*Text edited and moved to first post.

[DarkPhoenix]

Sweet ride you got there mate. The N/A 2.0L's, are they SOHC or DOHC?

[Huffer]

I love the UK and your terms for things. "Induction Kit" "spats" "backbox"

I used to rule the roost over on Imprezasport.net...
Here's a before and after to keep you on point:
Stock:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2005/09/020105_ToryMotorCompany-1.jpg

When I sold her:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/DSCF6266-1.jpg

[Greavesy]

DarkPhoenix its a SOHC.

Huffer, ur Impreza looked well when u sold it. What do you guys call an induction kit and a siliencer?

And can someone fully explain to me what a 'Ricer' is?
I'm guessing its what we call a 'boy racer'. Basically shit car, loud exhaust, stupid bodykit, thinks he looks badass

[DarkPhoenix]

DarkPhoenix its a SOHC.

Huffer, ur Impreza looked well when u sold it. What do you guys call an induction kit and a siliencer?

And can someone fully explain to me what a 'Ricer' is?
I'm guessing its what we call a 'boy racer'. Basically shit car, loud exhaust, stupid bodykit, thinks he looks badass

Or as I have always known them as Chavs!!!

(Transplant from Scotland)

[Greavesy]

lol 'Chavs' is a common word in the UK now. My girlfriend is from the North East (Newcastle) and she calls them 'Chavas'.

Anyway, back to the car.

I've just ordered a Whiteline rear ARB and front upper strut brace, they should be here next week. :grin:
Also booked it into a local Subaru specialist for a service and just about to book it into an exhaust fabricator for a new backbox. - More Money to spend!

Also last night I fitted my new front number plate, looks alot better for it (even tho I cracked the sodding thing bolting it to the car :smt013 )

[Huffer]

Should have bought the whiteline quick release REAR strut brace. The front one you can grab from any GC/GF/BD/BG/BK/BH/BE Subaru...

[Legacy89]

Just get these with the Cusco rear one:
http://www.paranoidfabrications.com/sho ... k-release/ (http://www.paranoidfabrications.com/shop/rear-strut-bar-quick-release/)

[Greavesy]

Huffer do you have a link to the brace? I dont want anything high up as I'll regularly be having the seats down with loads of fishing gear / bikes in.

Here's a few pictures I took this evening, the car isn't clean but it helps hide the poor quality of the paint lol.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/SAM_0535-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/SAM_0533-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/SAM_0534-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/SAM_0531-1.jpg

Andy

[Yamazaki]

Post some interior pics! You Euro guys get interiors that nobody else gets to see often....

[Huffer]

Huffer do you have a link to the brace? I dont want anything high up as I'll regularly be having the seats down with loads of fishing gear / bikes in.

Oh you'll definitely want it. You'll notice the difference FAR more than with a front strut brace. And with it being quick release you won't even care if you are running loads.

The Whiteline is simply just a standard brace but with the quick release bolts just like what Legacy89 posted. The design is basically the same as the locking mechanism on the majority of bicycle seats.

Here's a link for a Whiteline QR Rear Strut Brace. This one won't fit the BE/BH chassis. If you can find the right bolts, you can just replace the ones that come with the non-release brace.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Whitelin ... 27bb4bb435 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Whiteline-Quick-Release-Rear-Strut-Bar-WRX-Wagon-/170646025269?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27bb4bb435)

Edit:
And here are the bolts by themselves:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Whitelin ... 2eb4d4a66d (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Whiteline-Quick-Release-Strut-Bar-kit-02-wrx-04-STi-/200602330733?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eb4d4a66d)

[Greavesy]

YamazakiSubaru I'll get some pics of the interior up soon, there's nothing really exciting in there tbh.

I'll have a look into the rear brace later today.

[Legacy89]

Only thing i have seen that is different in a better way than the US models is the dual cupholders for the rear passengers and heated seats.
Nothing special, no doorlights, doorsills etc.

[Greavesy]

I dont have heated seats as there just fabric ones, my old BH with Lux pack had heated seats.

My floor mats arrived today, a nice and easy job to do tonight! lol

Also, has anyone ever bought one of these?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Legacy-89-93-93-9 ... 2ea95e6c94 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Legacy-89-93-93-97-98-03-04-08-REAR-Strut-Bar-Brace-/200410033300?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ea95e6c94)

[Airgne]

could you please read the rules on how your first post and thread title should be. thank you.

[Greavesy]

I've changed the title but whats wrong with my first post?

[chuckthefuk]

^^
No mod list

[Greavesy]

Edited.

[Legacy89]

I dont have heated seats as there just fabric ones, my old BH with Lux pack had heated seats.

My floor mats arrived today, a nice and easy job to do tonight! lol

Also, has anyone ever bought one of these?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Legacy-89-93-93-9 ... 2ea95e6c94 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Legacy-89-93-93-97-98-03-04-08-REAR-Strut-Bar-Brace-/200410033300?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ea95e6c94)
I know, i have a GX myself (luxpack model)

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

hello mate! haha I love British terms. Love the wagon

And can someone fully explain to me what a 'Ricer' is?
I'm guessing its what we call a 'boy racer'. Basically shit car, loud exhaust, stupid bodykit, thinks he looks badass
yes thats what we call a ricer. We've got a lot of Honda Civics and Mitsubishi Eclipses who think there hot stuff in my town! lol

[Greavesy]

hello mate! haha I love British terms. Love the wagon

And can someone fully explain to me what a 'Ricer' is?
I'm guessing its what we call a 'boy racer'. Basically shit car, loud exhaust, stupid bodykit, thinks he looks badass
yes thats what we call a ricer. We've got a lot of Honda Civics and Mitsubishi Eclipses who think there hot stuff in my town! lol


Lol.

I've owned 2 civic's previously a 1.5 EG and a 2.0 EP3 type R - think u guys have it as an SI?
Neither were kitted up. my type R had an induction kit and an un-silenced B-pipe. It sounded crazy in vtec but was nice and quiet while driving 'normally'.

I'm deffo not a ricer tho! Lol :grin:

[Greavesy]

My Whiteline stuff has arrived!

Fitted the strut brace, easy 10 minute job.

Will be fitting the rear ARB tomorrow, weather depending.

PICS

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/SAM_0550-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/SAM_0552-1.jpg

and some UKLegacy stickers (Cheers Samo)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/SAM_0554-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/05/SAM_0553-1.jpg

Cheers guys!

[Yamazaki]

Cool! I like how the whiteline tower bar bends over the engine instead of up against the firewall. It looks way better that way I think. What engine is that? EJ202?

[Greavesy]

Yamazaki it's an EJ201.

In the end I got bored so fitted the rear ARB, it's made a the car actualy 'go' round corners instead of rolling round them and it's on its softest setting, will try the stiffer setting tomorrow.

[Greavesy]

Update.

Well I had my backbox fettled with today (oh er misses!)
Went for a 4inch inwardly rolled tip and I think it looks spot on. Not much louder than standard but thats what I wanted.

Also recieved a Green panel filter (fitted no worries), a GT rear spoiler (needs spraying silver) and a new style Forester rear wiper. But after trying to fit it, it turns out the splined shaft is a different diameter on the Legacy . . . . COCK!
However, I've been thinking about it and I rekon I can get it to work.

Anyway have a pic!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/SAM_05621-1.jpg

Once the spoiler and wiper is fitted along with a few other bits I'll get some decent pictures up.


Cheers

Andy

[Legacy89]

Did you do anything to the intake piping or did you just put the filter inn?

[Greavesy]

Just put the filter in for now. going to alter the piping soon and remove that big chamber.

[Legacy89]

I recently installed a Ram air intake, sound is a little more agressive, removes weight and makes it a little bit easier to clean the engine compartment.

OT:
Do you know when Top Gear is back on? I know it's supposed to be in June.

[02_Legacy]

OT:
Do you know when Top Gear is back on? I know it's supposed to be in June.
Funny I just looked this up, it starts back up June 26th

Edit: poor sources I guess lol, correct date posted now.

[Greavesy]

Another update for you all.

Replaced my standard steering wheel with the GTB one.

So went from this,
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/Sheffield2011061400169-1.jpg

to this,
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/IMG2011061400170-1.jpg

Also fitted my rear spoiler

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/SAM_0727-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/SAM_0729-1.jpg

Next up;

Alloys
Springs
Tints

[Greavesy]

Another update.

I bought some Inovit RD21's off Ebay last night so off to Stoke-on-trent to pick them up this morning.
For anyone who doesnt know what they look like, someone has beaten me to fitting them to a Legacy before so here's a pic.
http://www.wheels.uk.com/acatalog/subar ... -17_lg.jpg (http://www.wheels.uk.com/acatalog/subaru-leg-in-red-17_lg.jpg)
Except my alloys are silver.


Will get some pictures up once I've fitted them

Cheers,

Andy

[Greavesy]

Well when I picked up the alloys, there were a few marks and scuffs on them so I decieded to refurb them.

Here's a shot of one nearly finished below (still needs laquering and the centre cap doing)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/Sheffield2011062700175-1.jpg

The colour is Ford Graphite Grey.

[TGX4776]

i ran the rota knock offs of these over the winter

[Greavesy]

Well yesterday I managed to replace my wing mirror, adjust the airbox pipework, get the alloys fitted and wash, wax and polish the car.
My lovely lady even helped me polish and wax the car, she did a great job on polishing up the rear light bar.

Here's a few pictures now the alloys are fitted.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/SAM_0789_2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/SAM_0792-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/SAM_0783_2-1.jpg

And a picture of the altered intake pipework, its amazing how much more noise is made now, it sounds alot better. (Free mods FTW)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/SAM_0796-1.jpg

Cheers

Andy

[LIMITED]

intake looks nice. any change in performance?

[Greavesy]

Cheers mate.

nothing major, just sounds a bit better.

[Yamazaki]

I like the wheels (esp. the 'SUBARU' on the spoke). Do you plan on lowering the car?

[Greavesy]

Cheers YamazakiSubaru! Yes I'm going to get some H&R springs. I just need to save a bit of cash as road tax and MOT (car inspection for roadworthy-ness, didnt know if you knew what an MOT is) are due in a month.

[Jk1]

AWESOME looking legacy! we are twins man. except i don't have those headlights or the side markers :(

i'm really liking those black rims you got. you gotta get tints too. makes the car look much better.

how do you like the front strut bar? driving impressions? (whiteline part number please)

[Greavesy]

Cheers Jk1!
You got a thread about ur Legacy?

P/N for the strut brace is KSB550

I fitted the brace along with a rear ARB and over all it made a huge different to the handling, it still rolls around corners a bit but feels alot more soild (if that makes sense). Im hoping the springs should get rid of the rest of the roll.

[Jk1]

I'll be making one soon. just been lazy

[Greavesy]

Well I finished fitting the H&R springs so here are a few pictures, they also show the lip better too!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/SAM_0848-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/SAM_0847-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/SAM_0846-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/SAM_0850-1.jpg

I've now got an annoying knocking noise that Im trying to track down, it keeps changing corners! :mad4:

Cheers

Andy

[Navi271]

Wow, that didn't lower it as much as I thought it would, Usually there's not as much of a gap between the tire and the fender. It still looks good tho!

As for the knocking sound, are the new springs on your stock struts? My car may be doing something similar, and it started as soon as I put new springs on.

[Greavesy]

Navi, yea its still on stock struts. I know what you mean about the height but it has lowered it at least 40mm already, Im hoping they settle futher to be honest. If it was alot lower I wouldnt be able to get on/off my drive.

[Navi271]

They should settle slightly over the next couple weeks or months.

So I don't have stock struts but I know they're used pretty good. Had my car really low, no noise. Really high, no noise. Now I'm riding at a happy medium and there's a clunking, or knocking noise. Not always there but either comes from the front right or rear right strut I think. My car still handles great, so nothing is blown. But time will tell I guess.

This might be similar to the clunking sound that worn sti struts have. For that, all you need to do is take them apart, regrease them, and the noise is gone. Not sure if this actually is the problem tho.

[Greavesy]

Well the cars already settled slightly and I've sorted the knocking noise, I hadn't tightened the top nut up enough on the front drivers side. . . fail.

Anyways,

Look what I found today. .
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/284122_10150735472015711_608655710_20169-1.jpg
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A slightly younger, higher spec and standard Legacy.

Had to park next to it and get a shot. . My GF thought I was sad, she just doesn't understand.

[chuckthefuk]

They never understand... they call it a sickness... a cult... I call it Passion!

[ryu_haneda]

:smt023 ryu_haneda likes this Legacy. :grin:

[Greavesy]

:smt023 ryu_haneda likes this Legacy. :grin:


Cheers mate, glad to know Im doing it right.

[Huffer]

If you were doing it wrong we'd tell you. ^_^

[Greavesy]

Well my Legacy is going to my dad after I bought this at the weekend.

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff474/andy-greaves/200SX/224480_10150748882825711_608655710_20344859_8258813_n.jpg

Apex Front mount intercooler
XSpower manifold
XSpower exhaust
Apexi Coilovers
Apexi induction kit
Dump valve
Boost controller
Skyline R33 front brakes
Mitsi Evo 7 alloys.

Its running approx. 280 brake so should be interesting :D

[ryu_haneda]

Wow. Great wheels, great color... cool car all around. Enjoy!

[Navi271]

That will be just slightly faster than the legacy lol. Nice purchase!

[Greavesy]

Cheers guys, can't wait to pick it up!