Mycargoesvroom's 97 LGT Wagon *New suspension/stance!*

[mycargoesvroom]

Yup, I finally got my wagon.

Don't worry though, our beloved Rio Red LGT will still be in the community because I traded it to another member (mshriver). It wasn't entirely easy to trade it, but I pulled the trigger because really felt like I had nothing invested into it because it's previous owner had done most of the mods. I'm a car guy, and although Wes did an awesome job on that car it just wasn't "mine". This car is pretty stock and a great platform to have a ton of fun with.

So here it is:
1997 Legacy GT Wagon (Swapped 2.2l)
5spd

Mods:
Sony HU
20% tint
RS 5 Spokes painted black
KYB AGX
Skunk2 Front Springs
05 STI Rear springs
Koji Modded JDM Headlights w/6k HID
L7 Grill
Tinted Tails
Tinted Fogs

Coming soon!
Wheel repaint (Taking suggestions on color)
Colors matched F&R lips and skirts
Interior refresh (Dye carpet, re-do door cards/headliner)

Future:
JDM Tails
Coils
Wheels
Stance.


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[Danny-G]

I know someone who would take the stock grille once you put the L7 grille in.

[mycargoesvroom]

Cool, I'll send you a PM when I get the L7.

[2.5GT]

Looks good man. A good fresh start :)

[bulldozer24]

I spy fingers in the tint :), but it looks good and there's nothing like a fresh start.

[TGX4776]

that was a WV car wasn't it?

[mycargoesvroom]

I spy fingers in the tint :), but it looks good and there's nothing like a fresh start.


Haha, I didn't do the tint so I can't take credit for that one :D


that was a WV car wasn't it?

Sure was.

[mycargoesvroom]

Finally got around to getting some stuff done to the new car. I replaced both front inner tie rods, a knock sensor and put on some new goodies.

KYB AGX w/ 05 STI Springs front/Stock Sedan springs rear. (Level'd out the car very nicely! No more ass sag!)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/IMG_20110728_183714-1.jpg

Had one of the front strut bolts snap on me, man was that fun. Thankfully one of my friends was still up and let me come over and raid his parts car for a new one.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/IMG_20110727_215605-1.jpg
JDM Headlights/Tinted Fogs
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/IMG_20110727_192822-1.jpg

[mshriver]

I spy fingers in the tint :), but it looks good and there's nothing like a fresh start.

That was me :smt019 haha I was trying to finish getting it done in a dark garage and its not perfect

The car is looking better already! Nice and level

[bulldozer24]

I spy fingers in the tint :), but it looks good and there's nothing like a fresh start.

That was me :smt019 haha I was trying to finish getting it done in a dark garage and its not perfect

The car is looking better already! Nice and level

Haha, tint is not the easiest thing to especially in the dark.

[mycargoesvroom]

Not really an update, just a cool picture :D


Enjoy!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/252063_2007397146604_1293939712_32006881-1.jpg

[ryu_haneda]

Make that last pic any bigger and I *WILL* use that as desktop wallpaper.

:smt023 ryu_haneda likes this Legacy. :cool:

[Huffer]

Wheel repaint (Taking suggestions on color)

I was going to suggest a dark grey or even a hyper black. Something with a little pop.

Car looks great though!

[mycargoesvroom]

Wheel repaint (Taking suggestions on color)

I was going to suggest a dark grey or even a hyper black. Something with a little pop.

Car looks great though!


Thanks!

I agree on the wheels, they need to pop out more. I might try a gunmetal, or possibly gold.


Make that last pic any bigger and I *WILL* use that as desktop wallpaper.

:smt023 ryu_haneda likes this Legacy. :cool:

Lemme see what I can do :D

[Huffer]

You know, pure white wheels would be a hotness. LOL

[mycargoesvroom]

I actually saw a silver car on the highway yesterday with white wheels and it was mighty gross looking haha. I'm done with bright colors for now, too hard to keep clean

[Huffer]

Good point.
Found a pic of a silver car with hyper black rims:
http://wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/100987- ... hancer.jpg (http://wheeldude.com/gallery2/d/100987-1/IMG_9141_2_3Enhancer.jpg)
http://www.wheeldude.com/wdg/ul/index.p ... 4444_2.jpg (http://www.wheeldude.com/wdg/ul/index.php/800/800/gallery/4444_2.jpg)

Or you could bounce for gun metallic.

[mycargoesvroom]

Hmmm I like that. I wonder how hard it would be to replicate with spray paint?

[Huffer]

http://www.innate.com/Paint/Chrome/HyperBlack.htm

[mycargoesvroom]

Ouch! That's a bit out of my price range.

[Huffer]

Found you an alternative!
http://www.tcpglobal.com/spraypaintdepot/DC-shadow.aspx

Do it!

[TGX4776]

Wheel repaint (Taking suggestions on color)

I was going to suggest a dark grey or even a hyper black. Something with a little pop.

Car looks great though!


Thanks!

I agree on the wheels, they need to pop out more. I might try a gunmetal, or possibly gold.


Make that last pic any bigger and I *WILL* use that as desktop wallpaper.

:smt023 ryu_haneda likes this Legacy. :cool:

Lemme see what I can do :D


i want a picture as well!

[TGX4776]

Found you an alternative!
http://www.tcpglobal.com/spraypaintdepot/DC-shadow.aspx

Do it!


You can pick that up at your local car part store.

[mycargoesvroom]

Finally got around to tinting my tails! :D
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I left the red a good bit lighter then the amber parts to avoid any conflicts with the law. Over all I really like it, I'm going to go back tomorrow or Sunday and wet sand/clear to get em nice and shiny.

[bulldozer24]

looks great, any progress on the wheels?

[mycargoesvroom]

Not yet, I have a few other goodies in store before I get to the wheels :D

[mycargoesvroom]

Blacked out the insides of my JDM lights and gave em a good polish.

Also got some goodies in the mail today courtesy of eekay (thanks bro!)
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The chrome was a bit chipped so I sanded the whole thing down and sprayed it flat black. (Incoming night time cell phone pics)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/20110808_220037_820-1.jpg
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Tomorrow or Wednesday I'm painting the lower center portion of the bumper flat black.

[mycargoesvroom]

Just a small update and a couple better pictures. Still a cell phone picture but at least this one's during the day lol.

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I bought some Skunk2 springs for the front and I'm going to pair them with STI rears. I'm hoping it gives me at least another inch of drop all around and stays close to level.

[mshriver]

mmm front end looks much better

[mycargoesvroom]

Thanks man, it's getting there. I can't wait till the new springs get in so I can finally give it the drop it deserves!

[mycargoesvroom]

Springs will be in tomorrow! Can't wait!

[mycargoesvroom]

New front springs finally came in!

Skunk2 Front Springs + 05 STI springs/Hats=
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[Huffer]

Should put up the PN# for the Skunk 2 springs in case anyone wants to stance like you.

Looks like you need a lower offset wheel though now!

[mycargoesvroom]

I wish I could afford new wheels... I have high hopes though. One day she'll get the stance she truly deserves :D

The springs are off of an 04 GD chassis so I assume they'll fit 04+, but I'll go out in a bit and get the P/N off them to make sure.

[SativaMan04]

Front end looks MEAN!!! I likey!!

[mycargoesvroom]

Thanks! Here she is all cleaned up :D
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/20110816_180326_776-1.jpg

[ryu_haneda]

:smt023 ryu_haneda likes this Legacy. :grin:

[mshriver]

mmm shes looking good :smt023

[2000gtb]

mean cars me like

[mycargoesvroom]

Might be getting some new wheels tonight :D

[98legwag]

Very nice.

[mycargoesvroom]

Found a junkyard locally with an OB bumper/beam for $75 with no damage! I'm going to call them tomorrow and make sure it's still there.

[rocketlegacy]

that bumper paint looks sick. i might just have to try that with plasti-dip.

[MRLancaster]

Looks great!

[mycargoesvroom]

Thanks guys! She's definitely come along nicely since I got her.

[dglas128]

i like the yellow fogs but i dont want my car to look identical to yours but mines a tt :smt020

[mycargoesvroom]

i like the yellow fogs but i dont want my car to look identical to yours but mines a tt :smt020

Lol thanks. I used some stained glass paint I picked up from a local craft store.

[dglas128]

lol nice i saw some gold light tent at a auto shop around here im going there next weekend to get some black tent to change the side marker light to black so it blends in with the rubber strip

[r3v_v3ng3]

Nice stance for a strut/springs

[mycargoesvroom]

Thank you! She's not sitting so low any more though. :(

[mycargoesvroom]

Not really an update, but I washed her for the first time in a few months haha.
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I'm thinking about a cheapo paint job in the near future. I have access to a paint gun and some space just not sure how much paint I'm going to need. I'm looking at these kits on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Black-SATIN-ACRYL ... 171&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Black-SATIN-ACRYLIC-LACQUER-Paint/dp/B001B3Y0GU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319646171&sr=8-1). Think that'd be enough paint to cover a wagon?

[r3v_v3ng3]

Flat/satin black is very hard to spray specially if you want it done right. As far as how much your probably looking at about 1.5 quart per pass since you have a wagon meaning one coat on your car. It also depends on what kind of gun do you have. HVLP gun is best so you don't waste material. I paint car as a side job and i would suggest a single stage for your first paint job. When you start painting you'll understand why, you get fatigue fast and your working against time since the paint have a certain window of being catalyze.

single stage
cheap and easiest to do (shoot it and its already shiny) but harder to correct your mistake

base/clear
more expensive, double the work (shoot the base then clear) but easier to correct your mistake


depending on the mixing ratio of the paint you probably need about a gallon of paint, a little more if the color is transparent (ex. green, red, etc.)

Best advice is to get use to your gun. buy some cheap paint and get like a fender and shoot it. Learn your gun and how to adjust/fix when its not shooting right. Also go to your local auto paint store, i bet there is something else cheaper than online. I found that Napa have nice cheap paint, they came out pretty good

[mycargoesvroom]

I think you're missing the point of a "cheap" paint job haha. I'm not expecting perfection, just looking for the experience of doing it really. I have a few friends locally who spray for a living who offered to give me a hand so if I feel like it's going to end tragically I'll just hand it over to them haha.

[Huffer]

John, you should check out the DIY guide on the internet where the guy uses a roller... seriously. It looks amazing and I've been looking for a mechanically sound cheapo car that needs a paintjob to try it. Google "$50 roller paint job" to see.

[mshriver]

^ No I looked into that before and its not as good as it sounds. You have extremely thick paint on your car and it could take forever to dry. Like weeks before its dry. Do some googling and youll see a lot of people dont recommend it. A better way to go about it is to use the same paint, but thin it down and spray it from a gun. I did it to my old beater and ended up spending $70 on paint and all the sand paper, tape, etc.

A gallon of generic rustoleum gloss black painted mine, and my friends legacy beaters

Before
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/5780/dscn0304.jpg
After
http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/4673/36157443409177499518122.jpg
After a winters worth of abuse / no washing. Turned more of a semi gloss
http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/6718/dscn0617c.jpg

But I personally like the silver / black combo you have going on as apposed to a cheap black paintjob. The car I painted is the donor car for yours btw John haha :lol:

[mycargoesvroom]

Thanks the Silver has grown on me a bit but not enough to keep it haha.

Most people I've seen roll Rustoleum on do thin it down quite a bit before hand (usually 50/50 with mineral spirits). I spent a good hour or two last night watching different techniques on youtube lol.

[arco]

nice job. I love well done wagons