Barbbachello's 98 BD 5MT - August 2014 Update

[Barbbachello]

This is my 98 BD Silver Anniversary AUDM Liberty. Exact same as the Legacy but has a different name as to not be confused with our war veteran association. Paid $4500 with 180,000kms and a aftermarket headunit and also quite a lot of road noise that turned out to be either 2 cracked rims and a dodgy back left wheel bearing, or maybe both.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/jHG1vl-1.jpg

Went from factory 15"s
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/5a2D1-1.jpg

To some Gen 3 16s. I think this is when the modding bug bit me
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A few weeks later while at a wreckers looking for S13 parts with my friend I picked some up trim pieces to paint black to replace the tacky woodgrain I had
Before
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After
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The next upgrade was some WRX seats that I found on Gumtree for $200 that were 5 mins away. Beauty.
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It turned out the seats were from a wagon so the brackets on the seat backs dont line up at all.
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So found some new back seats from a sedan that im getting tomorrow :D

My most recent mod is a JDM legacy boot garnish that came with some JDM dirt and wiring. The dirt was all nice but AUDM and JDM wiring its slightly different. So after having no reversing lights for 2 months I finally noticed the lights were actually plugged into anything. So i swapped the globes and wiring from my old garnish to the JDM one, which was a PIA to do

AUDM
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JDM Goodness also debadged
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Thats it, so far

Future Mods:
JDM Projector Headlights DONE
GT-B Suspension
Double Din Headunit
New rims, either bronze or gunmetal. Something spokey like new STi wheels. DONE
UEL headers and catback exhaust DONE

Stuff to do when I can be bothered:
Change dashboard light colours
DIY/Buy mesh grille DONE
Red door cards

Super future mods for off P's:
WRX/STi engine swap

And because im from Australia
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[Reuben]

Noice! Welcome to the forum, and that's a bloody nice car you have, looks so tidy. Next up, get some JDM projector headlights :P

[Barbbachello]

Thanks. Whoops forgot to add the projectors. Will do now

[Dead91silvia]

Huh.... I thought it was only us that got the split headlight/marker lights. Interesting...

Clean car.

[98legwag]

Like the car. You can probably sell the wood grain dash parts. The hvac surround is hard to find.

[Barbbachello]

The replacement one I got doesnt quite fit, must be from a different model. So i was going to keep it or paint the original to replace it

Picked up my sedan rear seats. They fit sooooooooooooooo much better. Almost as good as the liberty seats
This:
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Compared to before:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/IeLmql-1.jpg

[Reuben]

Huh.... I thought it was only us that got the split headlight/marker lights. Interesting...

Clean car.

Most USDM stuff isn't actually USDM at all, but instead 'world market'. Such as the "SUBARU" garnishes, and split headlights. But on the BG's for example, they are still different, NZ/AUDM had clear indicator and reversers on the subaru garnish, and weren't orange like the USDM ones.

[Barbbachello]

An update after a long time :). Finally got a around to making a DIY mesh grill

Hacked out the centre
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Filled some gaps with bog. First time with bog, got a lot to learn lol
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Cut and shaped some black body kit mesh
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The final product :D
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Im not 100% happy with the final result. Its defiantly a direct from the drive way mod but its better than what I had

[Barbbachello]

I just had a delivery of some GTB projectors
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/10/xfcIq-1.jpg
But im not 100% confident on wiring them up, so im waiting for my brother the wiring guru to give me some help

[98legwag]

There is a DIY on wiring them up. Its for USDM cars but it could be similar.

[anothernord]

And because im from Australia
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Do the women really roar, and the men thunder?

[Barbbachello]

Sometimes. Depends on the weather

[Reuben]

Vegemite sandwich's are an acceptable form of greeting too btw.

[Barbbachello]

Mmm depends. I myself cannot stand Vegemite. Anyway, I am yet to learn to solder so waiting for some help

[chrish8r]

Looking very nice so far. I really like those 3rd gen wheels

[Barbbachello]

Theyre better than the stock ones. Im either going to get some bugeye WRX oem ones (if i can find any that is) or something spokey similar to the new STi wheels.

[Reuben]

Do the women really roar, and the men thunder?
Sometimes. Depends on the weather
Vegemite sandwich's are an acceptable form of greeting too btw.
Mmm depends. I myself cannot stand Vegemite. Anyway, I am yet to learn to solder so waiting for some help

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/11/bushhuh-2.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeG-hNXXy6I)

[Barbbachello]

Pretty much sums up Australian culture

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

hahaha I love this thread. Car looks amazing, and I'm absolutely jealous of your WRX seats.

[Barbbachello]

Thanks. They are probably my favorite thing ive done so far. Only cost $200 for the whole set and were 5 minutes from my place.

The other interesting thing is, girls seem to love them :D

[Barbbachello]

Got around to wiring up my new lights.

Old ones out
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No twisting and taping here. All soldered and heat shrinked
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One of the globes we think was mighty modded to be yellow
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Quick trip to supercheap later
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One final picture
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10/10 Happy

[r3v_v3ng3]

:smt023 Well done

[Barbbachello]

They are easily 100x better. Recommend it to anyone wanting more light from their car

[Reuben]

Excellent, superb mod!

[Wagonista]

Vegemite sandwich's are an acceptable form of greeting too btw.

I could actually go for some vegemite toast right now.

Definitely jealous of this clean sedan... Keep up the good work!

[Barbbachello]

Cheers. Its not as clean as it looks. I dented my drivers side guard by reversing into a pole a few months ago and dont like having it in the photos haha. Got quoted $1200 to fix it :|. Ill probably be getting that fixed over summer (or your winter). Then probably some headers. Keen for the rumble

I dont think ive ever seen a non australian person like vegemite...

[Barbbachello]

Steel Legacy door sills have arrived :D. After a clean it was time to put them in

One big long strip of double sided tape (how they are from factory oddly enough)
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And some pictures of the final results
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[r3v_v3ng3]

The door sills are pretty cool except on rainy days. Major slippage/no grip

[Barbbachello]

Well its summer here in straya so no problems for at least 3 months

[Barbbachello]

My new headlights were a bit foggy. One turtle wax restoration kit later

From this
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To this
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Ignore that theyre different lights lol

[r3v_v3ng3]

:smt023

[Barbbachello]

I got bored of looking at black so painted my vent surrounds darkish red, similar to Buntas STi
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/Cd6OB-1.jpg

[Shiv]

Nice subtle mods, I'm liking what you've done so far.

Good job on the projectors. I hate foggy headlights! These look clean as now!

[Barbbachello]

Thanks. Im not sure if it really did anything to improve the light output, but they look better

[Shiv]

Thanks. Im not sure if it really did anything to improve the light output, but they look better
The light will be distributed more evenly, but sometimes that means people think it doesn't seem as bright or intense any more.

Now its waiting for you to chuck HID's in them. I did that on my RX Lib and it made a massive difference!

[Barbbachello]

Hmm that makes sense.

I had HID's on my xmas list for my brothers to get me but no luck :\. Ill get them eventually haha

[Barbbachello]

I had a delivery of speedy racer UEL headers last week. Attempted to do them my self yesterday and was unable to crack the bolts on the cat. Fair enough. Had a mate come over today. We cracked the first bolt and were so close to the second one when it started to round off and cut into the bolt. Safe to say im disappointed. The next step is my brother and his cordless impact wrench. If that fails ill be going to an exhaust place and getting a catback installed as well haha

[Barbbachello]

Picked up some JDM GDB WRX rims for an absolute bargain. Only $400 for the rims and basically new tyres. They are very close to scrubbing on my rear struts, but i love them
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[admiral snackbar]

Nice! Those are some of my favorite OEM wheels.

[Barbbachello]

Yeah i love them too

[Barbbachello]

Finally got my new headers in. Had to remove the O2 sensor, drop the exhaust before the first resinator, using an angle grinder cut the bolt on the flange that attaches to the headers and then chisel the bolt/washer out. It was a few hours work but it was fun lol. Had no problems with clearance on the oil filter or sump etc. It has more of a rumble but i need a full exhaust to make it sound proper

Gratuitous pictures

The rounded bolt :|
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/pzH3cbY-1.jpg

Old system out
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/01/xojBYPw-1.jpg

My bro using the keys to the city to cut the nut off
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[Boxer Wagon]

Hey man, your car is looking good! How bad is that dent you mentioned? If it's big and not pinched, you might be able to get it out with a body puller suction cup. They sell them at most parts stores here, at least.

Good up the good work, and post a sound clip when you can!

[Barbbachello]

I tried poping it out with no luck. It was on the crease in the guard so it made it super strong. I ended up finding a same coloured car at a wrecker and bought the panel for $70. If you didnt know id swapped it you wouldnt know its different. Saved myself $1100 :D.

I tried filming it the other day but i think my car has an aftermarket muffler or something so its really quite. Ill do a proper one when i get the rest of my exhaust done

[Boxer Wagon]

Good choice on just replacing the panel. Cost effective and fun to do!

I'm looking forward to it!

[Barbbachello]

Finally got a catback exhaust installed. I got a 2.25 mild steel with a centre resonator and 1 muffler installed for $400. So now i have the sweet sweet rumble. I havent got a video yet but ive got a photo
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/nM6XPLQ-1.jpg

[meanjoaquin]

I love the tip, looks really clean.

[kiyo1990]

Barbachello, you made a wise choice :) you got more pics of the exhaust? I love the rumble you get from catback

[Barbbachello]

Exterior:
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Interior:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/G8084Pm-1.jpg
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/XNF6dFL-1.jpg
Exhaust:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/0uWs8iq-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/GbPDnWw-2.jpg
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/03/ZHE9hL9-2.jpg

Exhaust Video:
http://youtu.be/IeHfrzS8Lfw

[Barbbachello]

Found a Legacy 250GT being wrecked so i bought its grille. After I installed it i remembered about the short vs tall grilles ?_?. Ah well looks fine unless youre on your knees
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[chrish8r]

I like the seats with the red trim. What are they out of?

[Barbbachello]

The fronts ar e from a GF8 WRX rears are from a gc8

[r3v_v3ng3]

Thats a nice sounding exhaust!

I can't believe your car didn't come with a jdm trunk. Is it hard to source one in Australia?

[Barbbachello]

Not really, there are websites to import them. There is a legacy sedan in a wrecker that I'll probably get it from. I'm just a bit worried about my key though lol

[Barbbachello]

Manage to score a V3 STi Nardi for 80. Problem was having cruise control meant there was a big connector sticking out so ive had to remove what i think was the clock spring lol. So i now dont have a horn. Ive only used my horn once in a year so im not fussed.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/Vu5OQIi-1.jpg

[Muse]

That wheel looks awesome.

[Barbbachello]

So i paid an arm and a leg and got some Plasti Dip down under and with the help of a mate "dipped" my side skirts and installed them. Then today i painted the front "lip" thing on the bottom of the RX/GT front bar.

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[Barbbachello]

Had a bit of a project going for the last couple of days. Bought a nexus 7 tablet and have mounted it in my car

Pulled my head unit out and put it in the glove box, had to remove the lid/roof thing in there to feed the wires through
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/aQqkT1e-1.jpg
Stealth
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/MEMtMlE-1.jpg
Finished job (off)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/YEfT0Th-1.jpg
Finished job(on)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/05/9CAWh9G-1.jpg

I can get some more detailed photos if someone would like them

[98legwag]

Looks good. Did you get the idea from the MCM Ipod video?

[Barbbachello]

Kinda. My mate is putting one in his gen 4 to use the OBD diagnostic app and it just clicked how well it fits and the functionality of a tablet over a head unit

[splitthecountry]

That looks sharp. I want to install my Nexus 7 into my Blitzen, but don't have the balls to start cutting shit up to make it fit.

[Sub-Goon]

How about a DIY on the Nexus install?!

[Barbbachello]

That looks sharp. I want to install my Nexus 7 into my Blitzen, but don't have the balls to start cutting shit up to make it fit.

Get some spare pieces from a wrecker and go nuts :)


How about a DIY on the Nexus install?!

Ill see what i can do. My method was pretty rudimental tbh, does the job though

[Barbbachello]

So its been a while since ive posted anything here. Ive moved over to an Australian forum, suits my sleep pattern a little better. In the last few months ive gotten the rest of my RX/GT kit, finished off my nexus install and some suspension upgrades. I originally bought some V5 STi struts and springs for $400. After a while somehow the top hat nuts came loose and as a result of me trying to re tighten them, sheared the top off of on the struts
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/08/fB7YI7q-1.jpg

So upgraded to some BC BR Coilovers and im loving them.

In June i drove up to Sydney from Melbourne (800km and 9 hours) with some new subaru mates for a big national meet in the Hunter Valley. 85 cars and 1 awesome but very lumpy road. Heres the official video for it. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUVbSDo_z4o)

My car on the day
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/08/9125751036_bb8d98ddff_b-1.jpg

This brings it to this weekend where i went on a drive up a local mountain and through the surrounding forest. The blue gen 3 is a B4 and the white gen 2 has a V3 STi conversion. Im still running NA powah
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I still plan on getting a BFM in my car and doing a write up. Just matter of finding time and money. The coil overs were a bit of an emergency purchase so im a bit poor atm

[mintRX]

Hey mate, nice Legacy. Looks like we have similar taste. I live in South Australia, which state are you in?

This is going back a bit I realise, but I have just received front and rear GC8 seats that I ordered a while back and noticed that you also have them installed. The front seats bolted in no problems however the upper part of the rear seat doesn't want to slip down onto those grooves..

Did you have trouble with this?

[Barbbachello]

I'm from Victoria. I don't often visit here anymore just het email updates from this thread. Check out subyclub.com it's a bit more local..

I do sometimes but I've gotten pretty good at getting them in properly. Can't really offer any advice you just have to fiddle with it

[Chief]

eee Victoria it's cool! My friend from russia live in Victoria now! and I have a dream to move to Melbourne!

[Barbbachello]

Been a while so time for another update. Back in october I bought a GTB Limited front bar and when it finally arrived in the first week of December i put it on straight away. Cost me $330~ delivered
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/MhFNSpx-1.jpg
Got a new red stiched shift boot and STi 5 speed shift knob
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/nEzD8x5-1.jpg
JDM Legacy GT leather door cards
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/ZJSRBcr-1.jpg
B4 RSK Leather seats front and rear
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/W1pH4im-1.jpg
4/2 pot calipers with slotted fronts. Painted silver with a black subaru decal
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/8Us9Nk2-1.jpg
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Also I have a momo steering wheel from an S401 on its way from Japan as well. $230 delivered :D
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This is the most exciting part. I found some rather rare G-Square "fender trims" on ebay and bought them instantly. They dont really give any more clearance or width to the car but they look awesome
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Thats about it for now. For now im saving for a good service and money to attened the big subaru meet in Sydney again. Hoping for 100 cars this year. After that I will be saving for some wheels to fill the guards better. Something like 17x8 +48.

[Yokosilver]

Looking good, man. I dig the tablet install. I like the idea of it, but hate that it is a permanent install. Sound Man almost makes me want to get an iPad. http://www.soundmanca.com/ Those kits look clean. If they had something like that, I might do it.

[Barbbachello]

Id call it semi permanent. I can take it out in a few minutes assuming i have a screw driver. Being mounter inside the dash means people wont think "i can just smash the window and grab it" imo

[Muse]

those fender flares look amazing.

[Barbbachello]

Yeah im loving them as well. Just need some wheels to fill them now

[98legwag]

Just saw your car on the Legacy Stance Facebook page. I am digging the new grille.

[Barbbachello]

Just saw your car on the Legacy Stance Facebook page. I am digging the new grille.
Thanks. Was pretty cheap as well. Does need some tidying up but i cbf while studying

[Barbbachello]

Spose its time for another big update

S401 wheel in
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/K4vSRaF-1.jpg

Picked up a turbo bonnet. Will be painted eventually
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/VxmxAnl-1.jpg

New wheels: BBS LM with reverse mounted centres for less offset. 17x7.5 +32
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/ObqgBYj-1.jpg
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JDM boot lid to match the legacy garnish
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and my favourite addition; a BFM
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Currently saving for paint and swaybars etc. Then next year will be time to save for my conversion

[Muse]

How'd you make the BFM fit? Is that the BD's clear plastic thing, or did you modify the BFM's cover?

[Barbbachello]

How'd you make the BFM fit? Is that the BD's clear plastic thing, or did you modify the BFM's cover?
I removed the side and top mounting tabs on the bfm as well as the black shroud of the cluster so the cover is just sitting over the cluster. In the car i removed a good section of the dash shroud as well as part of the plastic behind the cluster to make more room for the CCFL inverter