2nd Generation Wagon (BG/BK) Red85Celica's '97 Legacy GT wagon 2/8/14 totalled. [Archive]

Red85Celica

11-24-2011, 02:52 PM

Red85Celica's 1997 Legacy 2.5 GT wagon.

Exterior:
factory bug shield.
JDM projector fogs.
JDM projector headlights.
GT-B limited front bumper w/ fogs.
JDM side markers.
JDM smoked outer tail lights.
Apexi Dunk megaphone axle back muffler.
RFRB racing grille.
custom scion TC 3rd LED brake light.
'00-'01 wagon 2 piece rain guards.
Limited wiper arm.
Pilot rear wiper upgrade.
Rear diff skid plate.

Interior:
full woodgrain.
limited outback leather interior swap.
SMK dead pedal.
AWFM '01 legacy.

Engine:
stock 2.5 engine rebuilt/resealed.
knock off unequal length header.
Cosmo racing CAI.

Suspension:
Tein BG5 coilovers
Cusco rear strut tower bar.
Apexi front strut tower bar.
'05 GT 17" wheels.
ebay slotted/drilled rotors.

not installed yet:
JDM door trim.
JDM mud guards.
Liberal spoiler.
AeroMagic mid wing.
replacement factory rear bumper cover.
RS impreza hood scoop.

I bought the car after pestering Robin (dead91silvia) for $3,000. being that it had 214k on it with no headgasket history and oil leaks like you wouldn't believe I decided to pull the motor and go through it. Replaced everything from the headgaskets out, even the PCV breather gaskets. Spent $500 between Oreilly auto parts and Subaru.

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2 bottles of purple power and hot water later
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Once the motor was finished and the car was paid off I started buying parts for it. Replaced inner tie rod end,steering rack boots,both front swaybar end links,front brake pads and rotors,LF hub and axle, RR bearing. Got a set of decent Michelins for $100 to last the season.till got 4 KYB's to put on it but am waiting to get springs to lower the car just a bit.
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Now the car came with stock cloth interior that smelled like cigarettes and pot. Robin got me the hook up at a local junkyard $200 for full outback limited leather interior and door cards, cargo mat, and other misc stuff. Just yesterday got a diff skid plate,alarm shock sensor, wiring for siren, and rear limited wagon D pillar tweets and harness, w/panels for $40.

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completed the full woodgrain swap thanks to Robin and forum members.
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Red85Celica

11-24-2011, 02:57 PM

Will update more later. Just bought a set of projector headlights with zero motorsports grill the other day, got a better GT front bumper that I need to paint
and install.

Red85Celica

11-24-2011, 03:01 PM

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Dead91silvia

11-24-2011, 03:01 PM

About time! haha... Oh, dude, you gotta fix the pics man, side-scroll is a killer!

Red85Celica

11-24-2011, 03:02 PM

lowest setting on my DSLR and the pictures are still f'in ginormous!

Dead91silvia

11-24-2011, 03:04 PM

Dude, we got the same camera! Mine dont do that and I have mine set on large! Are you uploading with Photobucket?

Red85Celica

11-24-2011, 03:05 PM

yeah

Dead91silvia

11-24-2011, 03:07 PM

are you using img code or html? img sets the size perfect...

Red85Celica

11-24-2011, 03:08 PM

set all photos to 640x480 and they didn't change.

98legwag

11-24-2011, 04:42 PM

Did you get the projectors and zerozports grill off ebay? If so I was thinking about getting them and looked again and they were sold.

Red85Celica

11-24-2011, 04:53 PM

I did buy the projectors and grille off ebay last night. Can't wait to install them.

Danny-G

11-25-2011, 03:34 AM

Any pictures of said D pillar tweeters?

Red85Celica

11-25-2011, 03:41 AM

Havent had time to install them yet but i can post pictures of the panels if you like.

Danny-G

11-25-2011, 03:46 AM

I never knew thay existed so it would be nice.

Red85Celica

11-25-2011, 10:32 AM

There was a set for sale awhile ago. They apparently are only in the limited outbacks. I will try to get
some pics after work.

Yamazaki

11-25-2011, 10:38 AM

Whoa, your interior is in GREAT condition. That was definitely a good idea to swap it. You'd never know to look at it now that the car had 215K+ miles on it....

Dead91silvia

11-25-2011, 12:58 PM

Before pics I keep forgetting to give Brad... It was a bucket when I got it... Oh, and Brad, why did you post the pics of me installing the motor?! I look like a nerd?! haha

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After a wash... and a detail...
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Red85Celica

11-27-2011, 01:17 AM

I got a little free time to work on the subie tonight, found out that there is no pre-wiring for the rear D pillar tweeters from the limited outback.

but here are some pictures for the folks interested. no modification necessary.(other than wiring)
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installed impreza diff skid plate. yes it's pink LOL.
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Huffer

11-28-2011, 02:46 PM

:thumbsup:

MarkSubi

11-28-2011, 04:15 PM

Dude where did you get those woodgrain parts for the dash and did those two front seats come with the car? I like how they have the net on the back. :smt007

Red85Celica

11-28-2011, 08:20 PM

99 limiteds were the only ones with woodgrain. I got one from a friend and one from a member. I bought all leather out of an outback limited '99 i believe for $200.

MarkSubi

11-28-2011, 09:00 PM

Nice, I just want the seats because of the net so I can due with out it but I must find those woodgrain peaces.

Red85Celica

11-28-2011, 11:15 PM

Contact dead91silvia. He might have a set he will let go of.

Dead91silvia

11-29-2011, 12:02 AM

I bought all leather out of a outback limited 2001 i believe for $200.

1999 BG... Same one we got the D pillar tweats from...

Nice, I just want the seats because of the net so I can due with out it but I must find those woodgrain peaces.

I have a complete set, including the vent peaces... If your really interested...

MarkSubi

11-29-2011, 03:10 AM

Red85Celica

12-08-2011, 10:35 PM

Projectors and zerosports grill showed up today. Still need to install.

Got all optional accessories for the factory keyless entry (shock sensor,LED,starter interrupt, and siren)
Bought some all weather floor mats from subaru.

Red85Celica

12-08-2011, 10:40 PM

deleted gigantic picture.

chuckthefuk

12-08-2011, 11:49 PM

mmm i love that combo.. good luck with that c-mod grille install :-(

Red85Celica

12-09-2011, 02:18 AM

I take it from your comment that its not a zero sports grill and its a bitch to install?

chuckthefuk

12-09-2011, 09:50 AM

Yes :-(

The bowing at the bottom middle is a dead giveaway.

its still a nice grille just looks better on ebay..

The install issues are 0 tabs to screw in and the edges don't cover the headlights :-(

Either way cool beans...
-Chuck

Huffer

12-09-2011, 10:07 AM

Yup, definitely not a zerosports grille. Fitment might be a bit tricky, just measure and take your time. I used zipties on mine instead of plastic screws.

chuckthefuk

12-09-2011, 10:09 AM

I just closed the hood :-D Wedge FTW

Red85Celica

12-09-2011, 05:12 PM

I think i wont like it honestly, really want the rfrb. Funny it has the zerosports emblem. In reality i paid for the lights and the grill was just a bonus.

chuckthefuk

12-09-2011, 05:40 PM

If its a genuine z/s then i'll take off your hands . let me know what u want for it

Red85Celica

12-09-2011, 05:46 PM

What luck, another member is selling an rfrb grill lol. Its kinda visible in the one pic of the grill Chuk. I can post more after work.

chuckthefuk

12-09-2011, 05:48 PM

Fate!

Red85Celica

12-11-2011, 12:44 AM

for chuk:
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chuckthefuk

12-11-2011, 12:50 AM

i take it all back.. that the real deal and should fit perfect :-D

But if you don't want it sell it to me PM with details please.;
-Chuck

Red85Celica

12-11-2011, 01:04 AM

I'll let ya know. I bought that RFRB, I am going to try both. I got another GT bumper that needs to be prepped and painted to replace the one on the car....so I might prep the grill for paint too.
If I decide not to go with the zerosports I would do a trade for some projector fogs or some other equal value JDM stuff. lowering springs is another on my list.

Red85Celica

12-11-2011, 10:41 PM

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Red85Celica

12-11-2011, 10:44 PM

just did a quick splice job and am only running low beam at the moment. used factory turn signal bulbs and sockets by trimming one locking tab.
much brighter than the stock headlights by far, great beam pattern and really lights up the road nice.

Matty2Hotty

12-11-2011, 11:01 PM

Looking good, that grill is pretty chunky lol I don't like it, takes away the evil/aggressive look from the headlights.

Red85Celica

12-11-2011, 11:16 PM

Yeah me too. Cant wait to get the RFRB installed.

Red85Celica

02-20-2012, 06:58 PM

update 2/20/2012

JDM tails ordered and installed. limited GT-B bumper prepped for paint. New struts installed. New tires. fixed HVAC bulbs so you can see the dash at night.

pics soon.

Dead91silvia

02-21-2012, 03:06 AM

update 2/20/2012

JDM tails ordered and installed. limited GT-B bumper prepped for paint. New struts installed. New tires. fixed HVAC bulbs so you can see the dash at night.

pics soon.

Pics or it didnt happen! :grin:

Red85Celica

02-26-2012, 11:55 PM

Finally getting around to uploading pictures.

So since I last updated...got a limited GTB bumper, full set of tail lights, installed new struts, fixed dash lights, new tires, bought paint for bumper.

On order from Japan, apexi strut bar, and TK spoiler, also a set of HKS springs.

stock tails. install is pretty straight forward just time consuming.
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Installing H&R springs on Dead's BD
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my GTB bumper. prepping it for primer then paint.
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washed on a nice cold day.
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Red85Celica

02-26-2012, 11:59 PM

oh yeah forgot....hitch removed, RFRB grille installed.

Red85Celica

02-27-2012, 12:04 AM

full of parts.
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and I know I am going to get flamed for this but I did cut the springs a bit when I installed new struts. I would advise that NO ONE ever do this, it's way more trouble than it's worth. like I said though I got some HKS springs soon to go on the car.
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Dead91silvia

02-27-2012, 11:17 AM

Man, who helped you cut those springs?! What a dumb thing to do! :roll:

LGTtoBE

03-06-2012, 10:37 PM

SWEET WAGON!!!
I'm insanely jealous of the Limited interior...

Red85Celica

03-12-2012, 02:08 AM

Thanks. Idead91silvia got me the hook up on the limited outback leather interior set.

Installed zerosports grille, and limited bumper. Hopefully get that Tommy Kaira wing on tomorrow.

Dead91silvia

03-12-2012, 04:21 AM

A few pics we took tonight...

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Red85Celica

03-12-2012, 05:05 AM

Nice! Got wrapped up in this clutch replacement on my customers truck, wanted to post a few I took. We need to get some better pics tomorrow.

98legwag

03-12-2012, 09:01 AM

That is :smt007 . Are you planning on getting JDM projector fogs too?

LGTtoBE

03-12-2012, 12:48 PM

NIIIICE!

STIdarkside

03-12-2012, 02:19 PM

Looks great! I like the Zerosports grille and the bug guard flows will with it...

Red85Celica

03-12-2012, 09:30 PM

That is :smt007 . Are you planning on getting JDM projector fogs too?

I got one projector fog. I am still trying to find another. Passenger side. The stock fogs don't even come close to fitting, so I can't use those.

98legwag

03-13-2012, 09:05 AM

Yeah, when I see one jdm fog on ebay its the price of a pair.

Red85Celica

03-13-2012, 01:33 PM

Lol yes it is. I might just have to get a pair.

Red85Celica

03-15-2012, 12:09 AM

TK wing installed, I need to re mount it better. used stock studs off the OEM wing and 3M tape. Also need to plug the 2 front holes somehow.

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peugoby

03-15-2012, 12:51 AM

really nice wagon, I love the direction you've taken with it. The zerosports grill is hot.

Great mods so far. Keep it up OP

Red85Celica

03-15-2012, 02:33 AM

Thanks dude! Def more things planned for it.

Hinyo

03-15-2012, 09:34 AM

quick question. how do you have ur JDM lights wired up? just a curiosity including headlights and bumper =)

Red85Celica

03-15-2012, 01:23 PM

The large fogs use the factory gt fog plugs. I did a quick half assed splice on the stock light harness for low beam on the head lights.

LGTtoBE

03-15-2012, 09:59 PM

Makes me want a wagon all over again...

nasioc

03-16-2012, 09:04 PM

Can you post a better far angle on the tk spoiler..,
Thanks

Red85Celica

03-16-2012, 11:38 PM

I will try to this weekend on my days off.

Matty2Hotty

03-17-2012, 12:40 AM

Red85Celica

03-17-2012, 12:48 AM

i think i saw your add on CL?

Dead91silvia

03-17-2012, 03:42 AM

Tylerhartman

03-17-2012, 02:57 PM

Nice! I never are cars came with rear speakers/Tweeters, I've heard something that 99's limiteds came with a sub? I'm not quite sure as i've never seen one to know 100%. Nice ride!

Red85Celica

03-17-2012, 03:15 PM

Most gt's have a sub under the drivers seat, the rear speakers came out of a 99 limited. Unfortunately there isn't any wiring for the speakers from the factory. I plan on running some wiring when I have the headliner out to replace the sunroof.

camroncamera

03-17-2012, 09:16 PM

I was going to be a triplet on the Limited front bumper but the stupid seller sold it a hour before i replied back the email to process a paypal payment. Bumbed out, so not sure what bumper am going with (Have to go with something JDM since my headlights/grill setup)

That sucks! I think I know who got it... Another member on here... LOL... I still have my eye out for then all the time...

D'oh! Sorry Matty, that must have been me. If it's any consolation, I'm here in WA too (da 'Couve). I've been checking ebay several times per day for the last 6 weeks for a Limited bumper. I learned about that ebay seller from one of your guys' threads on here, so I was watching them like a hawk for awhile. It took me all of about 5 minutes to make fairly sure that the was bumper as nice as it appeared, and that it was being sold complete with beam and dual fogs, before I jumped on the buy-it-now. I'll be sure to report back once it's delivered. I was trying to to get Hansvonaxian in Japan to find a Limited bumper for me but we haven't been able to come up with a sensible shipping method.

And Brad's got a great looking BK here, glad to see you've got the Limited bumper on! What are you guys doing about the lack of beefy reinforcement on these lightweight JDM bumper beams? I've got crashworthiness concerns since this will be going on my wife's daily driver. Any way to Frankenstein a USDM upgraded bumper beam under the skin and still mount the foglights?

Red85Celica

03-17-2012, 11:36 PM

not sure about a frankenstein bumper, I am just going to hope the GF or myself doesn't hit anyone...speaking of that I was going to add collision to my policy on the subie.

Took some pictures today of the wing before it got to dark. uploading right now.

Red85Celica

03-18-2012, 12:01 AM

some better pictures of the wing for nasioc.

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Red85Celica

03-18-2012, 12:02 AM

i guess my cell phone likes to take enormous pictures. hate it when this happens.

camroncamera

03-18-2012, 12:09 AM

i guess my cell phone likes to take enormous pictures. hate it when this happens.

"Big is back! Because bigger is better!"

Red85Celica

03-18-2012, 02:23 AM

I have lost my mind. I decided to tackle the coolant leak problem and I wish I had not started it. occasionally it would leak from the coolant crossover pipe oon top of the motor.
I replaced the O rings now I just need to get the injectors cleaned while they are out, 218k I am curious to see how bad they are.

Red85Celica

03-18-2012, 02:25 AM

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Red85Celica

03-18-2012, 02:34 AM

sorry for the sidescroll. I edited the photos and resized on PB but they are still showing up huge!

Dead91silvia

03-18-2012, 04:47 AM

Why did you take the throttle body off? And I told you to come by and get some injectors from me... funny guy... LOL

Red85Celica

03-18-2012, 05:20 AM

I told you I wanted to have mine cleaned so I can see how terrible they will be. Seemed like less work with the throttle body off, it needs some serious cleaning anyway.

camroncamera

03-18-2012, 10:51 AM

A few pics we took tonight...
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Awesome!
I too am running stock snowflakes, on the stock GT suspension. Ya know, I think the snowflakes look great, but what if we spaced them out a cm or two? I think the flush look would be quite becoming, but I don't know if spacers would be compatible or not.

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:smt007 :smt007 :smt007

I told you I wanted to have mine cleaned so I can see how terrible they will be. Seemed like less work with the throttle body off, it needs some serious cleaning anyway.

I wrote about underhood cleaners just the other day in the engine detailing thread... B-12 Chemtool FTW.

Dead91silvia

03-18-2012, 12:48 PM

I told you I wanted to have mine cleaned so I can see how terrible they will be. Seemed like less work with the throttle body off, it needs some serious cleaning anyway.

picky picky... :smt005 You should paint the intake since you got it off too... :grin: Bright pink! haha

You still coming over today? I'm gonna call Joey in a coupld hours to see about going to get the wheels and some of that other crap...

maddoc

03-18-2012, 01:21 PM

Tylerhartman

03-18-2012, 02:12 PM

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While your intake was out you should have painted it :D Otherwise this is one sexy waggy.

Red85Celica

03-18-2012, 02:32 PM

oh trust me, I am going to modify, replace, or paint something if I have it apart. Way ahead of ya Robin.

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Dead91silvia

03-18-2012, 02:37 PM

Bout damn time! hahaha!!!

Oh, I'll do your intake, but you have to do the timing belt on my Focus... haha

Red85Celica

03-18-2012, 02:37 PM

intake cleaned and drying in front of the heater.

Red85Celica

03-18-2012, 02:38 PM

timing belt isn't that hard.

Dead91silvia

03-18-2012, 02:40 PM

Thats my point... Oh, I did leave out that the oil pan and the cat/down pipe have to go back on... muhaha

Red85Celica

03-19-2012, 01:09 AM

decided to check out a nasty smell from the left front wheel, skunk type smell. also want to look for something contributing to a 60 mph vibration in my steering wheel and found this...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/CIMG6797-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/CIMG6798-1.jpg

Got the intake back on, painted it a VHT fire red metallic. also ordered a cosmo intake.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/03/CIMG6799-1.jpg

got my HKS springs on the way also, wagon will be properly lowered soon.

Red85Celica

03-25-2012, 10:58 PM

Got the HKS springs from hansvoxian the other day, can't wait to install. Cosmo racing CAI should be here on the 28th.

nasioc

03-26-2012, 04:05 PM

are you reuse the orig holes to mount the spoiler!

Red85Celica

03-26-2012, 06:11 PM

Yes.

Dead91silvia

03-31-2012, 03:27 AM

I dont think I have anything going on Sunday... Feel like bring the wagon over and doing the springs? I really want to know what kinda drop they have.

Red85Celica

03-31-2012, 07:51 PM

Possibly. I really want to do axles,bearings, and ball joints at the same time...not enough money at the moment.

jjay03

04-01-2012, 10:10 AM

Where did you get that front bumper? I didnt see you mention how it felt after you got the injectors cleaned either? That caliper looked pretty bad haha.

Red85Celica

04-01-2012, 12:26 PM

Got the bumper on eBay. Cleaned injectors made a difference. The girlfriend forgot to reset the trip when she got gas so I don't know about gas mileage yet.

Red85Celica

04-01-2012, 03:32 PM

Got my Cosmo racing intake and installed it. Fitment kinda sucked, at least going down into the fender, I didn't want to cut up the fender hole. I ended up just denting the tube.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/CIMG6808-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/CIMG6807-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/CIMG6809-2.jpg

Dead91silvia

04-01-2012, 05:02 PM

Now I know why I havent hear from you! hahahaha

Red85Celica

04-01-2012, 07:28 PM

I did this the other day. Been knockin out side work.

Red85Celica

04-02-2012, 02:10 AM

Dead91Silvia and I took a drive to Seward Park to check it out for a subie meet at the end of april.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/CIMG6814-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/CIMG6811-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/CIMG6812-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/04/CIMG6813-2.jpg

Matty2Hotty

04-03-2012, 12:16 AM

You definatly need to get those jdm fogs in the limited bumper! I should be ready for the meet.

Red85Celica

04-18-2012, 12:52 AM

new axles, ball joints, RF wheel bearing, and HKS springs installed. pics to come.

Red85Celica

06-27-2012, 01:42 AM

fogs installed and rear carbon fiber strut bar.

Dead91silvia

02-03-2013, 08:12 PM

so when are you gonna bring those parts over to paint so I can nominate you for ride of the month... slacker!

And whats up with these massive pics?!

Red85Celica

02-03-2013, 08:33 PM

Fucking photobucket is what's up with the pics.

Red85Celica

02-03-2013, 08:45 PM

I got my hippo sleek side skirts now to prep and paint.

Dead91silvia

02-03-2013, 08:49 PM

I got my hippo sleek side skirts now to prep and paint.

And wing, and mid wing, and side trim.... :grin:

Red85Celica

02-03-2013, 10:34 PM

And front bumper and rear bumper.

Red85Celica

03-07-2013, 01:46 PM

As most of you know I have bought HeresmyMind's '99 wagon and will be having a transport pick it up in the next couple weeks. It will be my daily driver and the GF will keep using the '97 legacy. There will probably be a lot of parts swapping between the cars.

it's only been close to a year since I updated my thread. I have done quite alot since then. 230k miles now.

A list of parts I have installed:
knockoff header I bought from a local forum member.
Apexi dunk Megaphone axle back muffler.
Tein BG5 coilovers
custom scion TC 3rd LED brake light.
SMK dead pedal.
'00-'01 wagon 2 piece rain guards.
Limited wiper arm (its the little things)
'05 GT wheels.
side markers wired with turn signals.

new parts: big thanks goes out to hansvoxian for helping me out with most all my JDM parts.
Removed clear tails and installed stock center and smoked outers.
aeromagic mid wing. x2
removed TK spoiler for Liberal spoiler.
bought new rear bumper cover to replace current.
bought BG5 side trim.
BG5 mud guards.
RS impreza hood scoop. just need an L hood.
honda pilot wiper arm.
shallow mount 10" sub in the compartment for the jack.

yes you can fit a softball in there. Sounds really good with the header.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_6929_zps24edc7be-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_6930_zpsad33cee7-1.jpg

christmas night I hit a floor jack that was in the middle of the road, blew out the right front tire and it pulled the rear bumper cover off. this is the result.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_6931_zps6b3ec75e-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_6932_zpsa543df67-2.jpg

removed and sold my TK spoiler. not sure if the liberal will go on or the stock spoiler now.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_6933_zps26b094d8-2.jpg

Red85Celica

03-07-2013, 01:59 PM

drivers limited wiper arm. (yes just so I have the air deflector thingy.)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_6934_zps76cfefde-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_6935_zps881e3b94-1.jpg

how it sits on the coilovers
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_6936_zpsa43a73a0-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_6937_zps1b17ed01-2.jpg

not much changed under the hood other than the intake is no longer in the wheel well.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_6938_zps55a685d8-2.jpg

midwings ready for paint.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_6939_zps683962b3-1.jpg

grilles and hood scoop.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_6940_zps1124a52c-1.jpg

liberal wing
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_6942_zpsef6f1202-2.jpg

ebay badge and pilot wiper upgrade.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_6943_zps5888d7ea-1.jpg

JDM mudguards
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_6944_zpsbb888a31-2.jpg

Red85Celica

03-07-2013, 02:22 PM

(Robin) Dead91Silvia, so enthusiastic to hold the liberal spoiler in place while I took a picture.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMAG0464_zps4f95433f-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMAG0465_zpsd470920b-2.jpg

Sold my passenger fog to a member named C.D. with a wide body legacy. Called up Dead91Silvia and he came over for a bit with his BD.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMAG0482_zpsd5fcca11-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMAG0483_zps7e4d8732-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMAG0484_zps8cb2d996-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMAG0485_zps40e251c2-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMAG0488_zps36cf5f5a-2.jpg

messed with my coilovers in the front, a bit to low at the moment.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMAG0498_zps6f1a9bfd-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMAG0499_zps152ffb22-2.jpg

BDAlex95

03-07-2013, 03:09 PM

Isn't that Girodisc's legacy? Didn't know he sold it :(

Red85Celica

03-07-2013, 03:12 PM

I don't think so. Maybe prior to dead91silvia buying it but I highly doubt it.

Dead91silvia

03-07-2013, 03:18 PM

I think he's referring to CD's car...

Red85Celica

03-07-2013, 03:22 PM

I just figured that out, and yes it used to be gyrodisc's car.

TopScoobLEGO

03-19-2013, 12:04 AM

Hey guys, its c-d, yeah I bought the Lego from Johann (girodisc) almost a year ago as a shell. love this thing so much. Brad. What you doing with the old intake you had on there? I need to get a real one. Ha ha

Oh and I look like a total retard in one of those pics :/ ha ha

Red85Celica

03-19-2013, 12:08 AM

I took out just the section that goes into the fender, probably not going to reinstall it. I don't think its the correct bend to come off the throttle body but your welcome to it if you want.

Red85Celica

03-19-2013, 12:09 AM

TopScoobLEGO

03-19-2013, 12:14 AM

No no, I mean the one you had on there before the Cosmo racing one

Red85Celica

03-19-2013, 12:16 AM

It's still on there. I had a cheapy ebay impreza one before, it didn't fit very well. I might have it still, if not I think I gave a box of misc intake junk to robin, you might ask him if he still has it lying around. (I'm sure he does)

Dead91silvia

03-19-2013, 12:25 AM

Ummm... I kinda sorta did some DIY stuff with it... Thinking it's not gonna work so well... haha

TopScoobLEGO

03-19-2013, 12:32 AM

Bwahahahahahahahaaaaaaaa best reply ever!

EJ22D

03-19-2013, 12:52 AM

3 VERY fine 2nd gens. Color me impressed. So fresh & clean!

TopScoobLEGO

03-19-2013, 03:25 AM

JDM mudguards
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMG_6944_zpsbb888a31-1.jpg

i can has? ha ha haaaaa

messed with my coilovers in the front, a bit to low at the moment.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/IMAG0498_zps6f1a9bfd-2.jpg

dude, we should all throw on the LGT wheels and do a shoot, i have a set of these in my storage unit... the tires are basically shot, but the wheels look pristine...

Sold my passenger fog to a member named C.D. with a wide body legacy. Called up Dead91Silvia and he came over for a bit with his BD.

awesome spur of the moment photoshoot. always down for these. awesome to meet you guys and make some more friends in the legacy community. cant believe we all were sorta connected through ags18! hilarious when we realized...

3 VERY fine 2nd gens. Color me impressed. So fresh & clean!

as far as this goes, all i can say is thank you and i envy the clean...ness... of these guy's cars. i mean i wouldnt say what i have done with mine is ricey or extravagant in any way but its got so much done sometimes i wish i didnt have some of the quirks my car has due to all the crazy mods... but i still love it :twisted:

it will only get more crazy and i hope i ALWAYS have guys with these standards around to keep me sane and keep me from going too crazy with my car and adding a park bench or something... ha ha haaaa

Red85Celica

02-12-2014, 04:18 AM

Well unfortunately the Lego was totalled on the 8th. Now going through the process of waiting for an adjuster to come out then wait for an offer from my insurance. Found an identical wagon that I will probably get if its still available.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/2u4yba9u-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/7e7ugady-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/je2y8a3e-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/a3e7ajyd-1.jpg

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98legwag

02-12-2014, 08:12 AM

That sucks. Looks like the RFRB grill survived.

Red85Celica

02-12-2014, 10:38 AM

Kind of survived. Usable but has damage.

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TopScoobLEGO

02-12-2014, 11:48 AM

Damn...

Red85Celica

02-12-2014, 01:20 PM

I know. This is why I have full coverage insurance.

TopScoobLEGO

02-12-2014, 01:37 PM

Are you going to try and buy it back for parts?

Dead91silvia

02-12-2014, 01:43 PM

Oh! How much for the coilovers and the wheels!

:smt005

TopScoobLEGO

02-12-2014, 01:46 PM

For you robin, 8 grand

Red85Celica

02-12-2014, 02:13 PM

CD, yes I will be buying back for parts. Hopefully have enough to go get another black wagon on CL.

Robin, straight trade for your pulsar.

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Dead91silvia

02-12-2014, 02:19 PM

LOL

ags18

02-12-2014, 08:44 PM

Shitty Brad...sorry to hear. :( Thankfully the Limited bumper wasnt on there anymore!

It'll be fun swapping everything over to a different wagon though...let's focus on the positives now!!

I see a really nice 97 White GT Wagon on CL right now for $2k as well as a couple others.

hansvonaxion

02-12-2014, 08:50 PM

Shitty Brad...sorry to hear. :( Thankfully the Limited bumper wasnt on there anymore!

Ditto.

I was wondering if the limited bumper was on it.

Good to hear you're OK, could have been worse.

Muse

02-12-2014, 09:10 PM

Dare I ask what happened?

TopScoobLEGO

02-12-2014, 09:13 PM

We're all wondering...

Red85Celica

02-12-2014, 09:27 PM

The limited bumper is on my car in the shop. My girlfriend was leaving our street and slid in to the main road when we had snow cause she couldn't stop. She hit the right rear of and SUV.

I found a black limited wagon for $3400 on CL, identical to the '97.

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Red85Celica

02-12-2014, 09:29 PM

The damage estimate was $3718.00, and the shop missed a ton of crap. An adjuster is coming out tomorrow to confirm its totalled. I cleaned the crap out of the car, inside and out.

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Cooper197

02-13-2014, 12:56 AM

Would you be willing to let the JDM tails go? I'll be in Port Townsend this weekend, would totally be willing to come grab them/even remove them if the price was right!

Red85Celica

02-13-2014, 01:54 AM

Well I'm not really ready to part the car since I will probably be buying the identical version and swapping everything. Also need my insurance to give me a price for the car and go from there. All I have are the outer jdm tails, the center section is stock.

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BDAlex95

02-13-2014, 03:28 PM

Damn, sorry to hear. My friend plowed her subaru into a tree and has to pay 5 grand to get it fixed, that snow is dangerous. Hope the new wagon will be just as clean

Red85Celica

02-15-2014, 07:08 AM

Well so far I have had an adjuster show up and evaluate the car, unfortunately I did not know he even stopped by...the report for the value of the car was terrible. Currently going over the report with dead91silvia.

They offered $2100 after buy back, tax, and deductible. Valued the car at $2800 or so.

I feel its at least worth $3500. We shall see what happens.

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Red85Celica

02-15-2014, 07:12 AM

Oh yeah, for those who know how insurance companies determine the value of a vehicle, will like this

I have a cd player, aftermarket. No tape deck so that's -$34 off the value. Who the f still listens to cassette tapes?

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Muse

02-15-2014, 07:33 AM

*sheepishly raises hand*
Not too often, but, yeah...

Red85Celica

02-15-2014, 08:26 AM

:P

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hansvonaxion

02-15-2014, 09:23 AM

In oz they just check the blue book so if your car is a POS with high miles you lucked out, if it's your pride and joy you get shafted. At least that's what happened to me.

Dead91silvia

02-15-2014, 12:05 PM

Muse

02-15-2014, 05:35 PM

Dead91silvia

02-16-2014, 01:29 AM

Dont need to... You already did it to yourself. :smt016

:smt005

Hinyo

02-16-2014, 10:35 AM

Really sorry to hear that man. such a beautiful wagon but i know it'll be back in tip top shape in no time =) keep your head up and good move not leaving the limited on for the winter. I commend u =) cant wait to see it on the new wagon =) NEW PROJECT!?!?!? New MR1 thread. no plans to fix this one at all and sell it with a stock motor in it?

Red85Celica

02-16-2014, 12:00 PM

Right now I am going over the first estimate insurance gave me. It's a horrible offer. I already bought an 02 limited BE. Once I get a better offer on the car ill figure what I'm going to do with it.

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camroncamera

02-16-2014, 03:58 PM

Ah man, just saw this. Sorry to hear, I hope your GF is okay.

I went through all of this insurance BS about twelve years ago when my Scirocco was hit. My first insurance offer was terrible for what was a really rare, nice 16V. I put together a binder with nice pre-accident photos of my car, a list of extra parts with valued prices, and current selling prices - nationwide - of the nicest Sciroccos I could find, and resubmitted to the insurance. The extra effort paid off and I got more than I originally paid for the car.

Black GT wagons are exceptionally rare, the adjuster needs to realize that they go for a premium. Be sure to show them this CL ad from the used car lot - $6995 http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/ctd/4314578029.html