Be5Legacy's 02 Legacy L (Updated 4/15/13 GF Impreza added)

[Be5Legacy]

The day I picked her up.

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A month after I ditch the hideous 17" wheels and found a set of RS 6 spoke wheels mounted with BF Goodrich T/A KDW so I can install my 4pot calipers.

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2 months had passed after I received my Bilstein suspension from Japan and I have been collecting parts like Rallytek front sway bar, JDM 4pot calipers and a new front CV axle.

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2 weeks after I decided to install my outback sideskirts that I bought from U-pull parts when I got my BE legacy.

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The following week my JDM headlights came and quickly installed it.

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Future parts coming and will be installed soon.

Baja turbo hood
JDM B4 front bumper
JDM B4 tail lights
JDM B4 badge

Future plans:

Turbo WRX swap mated with GT automatic and diff.

[rkrenicki]

This is a USDM car?

[amgarrety]

This is a USDM car?

Hahaha Rob, Rob. Not yet :P

I'll say it anyway, technically it is a BE9, not a BE5, for reasons that are a bit weird (you want the code in the "Applied Model" section, not the "VIN"), but that really only comes into play when you want to check the fitment of parts. It's not really worth getting to at the moment, but it will be something to remember later.

She is a great looking car, and I can't wait to see more! I'm glad you were able to dril the correct sized holes for the side skirts. I used vecro :-?

[Be5Legacy]

This is a USDM car?

Lol no sir its a USDM just run out of username to use. :smt024

[Be5Legacy]

This is a USDM car?

Hahaha Rob, Rob. Not yet :P

I'll say it anyway, technically it is a BE9, not a BE5, for reasons that are a bit weird (you want the code in the "Applied Model" section, not the "VIN"), but that really only comes into play when you want to check the fitment of parts. It's not really worth getting to at the moment, but it will be something to remember later.

She is a great looking car, and I can't wait to see more! I'm glad you were able to dril the correct sized holes for the side skirts. I used vecro :-?

Thanks I took my time measuring the clip/tab from the side skirt and applied it to the car but double checked each hole for the right measure. Basically took me an hour each side. I opted from velcro coz i dont want that thing to fly when I'm driving. :cool:

[rkrenicki]

This is a USDM car?
Hahaha Rob, Rob. Not yet :P


Hey, I did the same thing when I made my MR1.. so I wanted to say it without actually saying it. ;)


But never mind that, Welcome to SL-i!

[amgarrety]

My velcro is actually holding really well. It has lasted all winter with no problems. It is more reassuring knowing that I have the proper clip in the bottom and the screw holding them on near the front wheel.

That being said, I'd like to drill the holes, but it is just a little too sketchy for me to want to try, just because it isn't a replaceable part on my car. If I were to mess up, it wouldn't be repairable.

[Be5Legacy]

This is a USDM car?
Hahaha Rob, Rob. Not yet :P


Hey, I did the same thing when I made my MR1.. so I wanted to say it without actually saying it. ;)


But never mind that, Welcome to SL-i!

Thanks

[Be5Legacy]

My velcro is actually holding really well. It has lasted all winter with no problems. It is more reassuring knowing that I have the proper clip in the bottom and the screw holding them on near the front wheel.

That being said, I'd like to drill the holes, but it is just a little too sketchy for me to want to try, just because it isn't a replaceable part on my car. If I were to mess up, it wouldn't be repairable.

I did my research and mostly people that added sideskirts on there 3rd gen uses velcro and so far i haven't heard any bad experience about it. Its just my preference and I'm kinda skeptical at first but I took my time and came out pretty good.

[chrish8r]

The RS six spokes look sooo much better than the wheels that came on it. Looks like it is coming along nicely!!

[Be5Legacy]

Today I decided to visit my brother in law's shop for a differential oil change and try Motul gear oil. Followed by front wheel balance and check my CV axles

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[Grimmrican]

Dammit!!! I was gonna do the same thing to the baby on board plate u have on the trunk. Oh well on the window it goes then :/ lol

[rstimpreza]

Dammit!!! I was gonna do the same thing to the baby on board plate u have on the trunk. Oh well on the window it goes then :/ lol

Got the same one

[Be5Legacy]

Dammit!!! I was gonna do the same thing to the baby on board plate u have on the trunk. Oh well on the window it goes then :/ lol

It's used to be mounted right beside my plate I put it there to cover the holes until I get my b4 badge.

[Be5Legacy]

Removed all my factory mud flaps

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[Be5Legacy]

Drop off my car at my Bro' in law's shop early today at 8am to install my Stromung exhaust that came from my WRX and got it back at around 11am

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Video..... Sorry can't rev to much my daughter is sleeping.
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[Grimmrican]

Looks good and sounds awesome. Even at low revs.

[Grimmrican]

Can't wait to install mine on Tuesday

[MRLancaster]

This is a USDM car?

Hahaha Rob, Rob. Not yet :P

I'll say it anyway, technically it is a BE9, not a BE5, for reasons that are a bit weird (you want the code in the "Applied Model" section, not the "VIN"), but that really only comes into play when you want to check the fitment of parts. It's not really worth getting to at the moment, but it will be something to remember later.

She is a great looking car, and I can't wait to see more! I'm glad you were able to dril the correct sized holes for the side skirts. I used vecro :-?


Actually it's basic

BE5- 2.0
BE9- 2.5




Welcome to SL-i! :smt026 What other plans do ya have :)

[Be5Legacy]

Looks good and sounds awesome. Even at low revs.

Thanks! I'll try to make another video next time.

Next project will be UEL headers. :smt077


Can't wait to install mine on Tuesday

Post a video and pics too.

It takes a lot of modification to the pipe and hangers since the exhaust is not made for BE but it came out pretty good and I only paid $50 bucks

[Be5Legacy]

This is a USDM car?

Hahaha Rob, Rob. Not yet :P

I'll say it anyway, technically it is a BE9, not a BE5, for reasons that are a bit weird (you want the code in the "Applied Model" section, not the "VIN"), but that really only comes into play when you want to check the fitment of parts. It's not really worth getting to at the moment, but it will be something to remember later.

She is a great looking car, and I can't wait to see more! I'm glad you were able to dril the correct sized holes for the side skirts. I used vecro :-?


Actually it's basic

BE5- 2.0
BE9- 2.5




Welcome to SL-i! :smt026 What other plans do ya have :)

Thanks MRLancaster! btw a few BE/BH owners including you gave me the inspiration to mod this car. I came from GC/GD/BG subarus but always wanted a 3rd gen legacy when s401 came out in Japan.

My future mods and currently in the works would be WRX engine swap mated in automatic trans so my wife can enjoy it too. :grin: B4 RSK replica

[Grimmrican]

I've already got the uel headers on mine. Had to do some small fab work on it seeing my car is the ej251 and not the ej25d which would've been direct. But again very small fab work an it's direct fit.

[Grimmrican]

I knew the pipe that I bought off the wrx wouldn't fit and I told the guy at the shop back ad he sas not a problem e'll make it work. Hours later he says he can't do it I have to wait until Tuesday kuz he "didn't know" it wasn't gonna fit smh. I wasn't dealing with the actual owner of the shop either kuz I know him well and he would've managed to get it done but oh well guess Ill go but dinner instead for me n the wife lol.

[Be5Legacy]

Went to my friends house and we got bored and tried plasti dipping my grill.

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[Grimmrican]

Looks good I think the chrome kills the grille in general

[Be5Legacy]

Looks good I think the chrome kills the grille in general

Thanks. I agree with you.

This was just a trial project coz me and buddy have been talking about plasti dipping both of our cars. I think im going with navy blue. I have been choosing between Navy blue or charcoal gray. I'm Going to keep it like this at least a year till im saved up for a new paint job.

And this came today my wife sent me a pic 30 mins ago.

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[Grimmrican]

Noooooooiiiiiiiice I'm gonna get some badges not sure what yet. Maybe e-type

[MRLancaster]

E-Type?

[Be5Legacy]

Maybe he meant E-tune! and I know are Rev-D body.

[amgarrety]

Actually it's basic

BE5- 2.0
BE9- 2.5



That's far from the only difference, though. That is the technical difference that officially makes it a BE5, but there are many further differences that aren't recognized, such as the use of ligher materials (such as aluminum in the hood), or the lack of bracing behind the bumper, something that might trip someone up if they didn't expect it. If you buy BE5 parts for your BE9, they will likely fit, but they won't always serve the same purposes that they did before. Some pieces may be lighter, some may be heavier, and some may not interchange at all.

But yes, the very literal difference between the 5 and the 9 is the difference between 2.0 and 2.5, but when it comes to buying parts from Japan, there are more things you have to pay attention to. If I remember correctly, there is a different Japanese model with parts that are much better suited for a BE9. I believe it is the BE6.

[Grimmrican]

Maybe he meant E-tune! and I know are Rev-D body.
I did meant e-tune sorry I don't know what I was thinking. (????)

[r3v_v3ng3]

Nice car, I like the black accent on it. nice contrast

[rstimpreza]

Nice car.... and thumbs up on installing the sideskirts the right way.

[Grimmrican]

Looks sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...... (Deep breath) ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better than the wood grain. Omg ugliest thing in a car has to be the wood grain. In any car

[rstimpreza]

No updates yet?

[ecoflame]

What year WRX did your Stromung come off of?

[rstimpreza]

What year WRX did your Stromung come off of?

mine came from 04 wrx

[Grimmrican]

My catback came out of a 04 wrx as well. I wish I did my homework more better kuz the mid pipe didn't even fit whatsoever. My mechanic had to fab 3" piping from the muffler to the cat :/ now I have a huge stainless midpipe chilling in my closet.

[ecoflame]

Ok thanks. I ask because I'm about to upgrade the exhaust line from the header back, and I'm strongly considering Stromung.

Grimmrican when you say you "wish you did your homework better", how so? Would there have been a better option?

[rstimpreza]

my mid pip was fabricated also they just cut, bend and extend my pipe thats all. of course the hangers needs to fabricated also.

[Grimmrican]

Maybe a better option or even would've just picked up the axle back instead of the whole catback now I have the midpipe sitting in my closet for sale lol. 3" stainless btw

[ecoflame]

So this is basically the exhaust yall have right?
http://www.stromungexhaust.com/02-06-wr ... e-tip.html (http://www.stromungexhaust.com/02-06-wrx-rear-muffler-single-tip.html)

[Grimmrican]

So this is basically the exhaust yall have right?
http://www.stromungexhaust.com/02-06-wr ... e-tip.html (http://www.stromungexhaust.com/02-06-wrx-rear-muffler-single-tip.html)
Precisely BUT mine is a 3" exhaust with a 3.5" tip. It's pretty beast

[ecoflame]

Are you running 3" from the cat back? I'm fairly positive my exhaust line will just be 2.5" but I'm curios as to how your car sounds.

[Grimmrican]

Yes 3" from cat back and uel headers. Head over to my members ride. I have a video of how it sounds

[rstimpreza]

i wouldnt run 3" pipe all the way since our car is not boosted. im running 2.5 midpipe and 3 on axleback.

[Yamazaki]

WTH? The last 14 posts of this thread have nothing to do with Be5Legacy's 02 Legacy L.
Guys, stop thread jacking.

[Be5Legacy]

Sorry guys been busy lately with work and baby sitting my daughter. So far im in the market for springs. will keep you guys posted.

[ecoflame]

WTH? The last 14 posts of this thread have nothing to do with Be5Legacy's 02 Legacy L.
Guys, stop thread jacking.
Not to nitpick, but technically they do. I asked about the exhaust they had on their cars. We (I) just got a lil of the tracks. Lol. :smt016

But I do apologize for taking the attention away from his build. :grin:


Sorry guys been busy lately with work and baby sitting my daughter. So far im in the market for springs. will keep you guys posted.
Are you doing just springs?

[Be5Legacy]

^^^ yes coz I already have Bilstein and I wanna maintain the ride comfort for my daughter.

[ecoflame]

Ah I see I see. I've heard Bilstein coupled with H&R Springs make a nice combo. Plus we're limited on choices. Lol.

[Be5Legacy]

Its not to bad you just have to look in ebay japan for parts thats where i got my complete Bilstein with springs and tophats and other parts like turbo hood/ front bumper and headlights.

[ecoflame]

I'll have to check that out. Thanks!

[Be5Legacy]

I picked up GF wagon 5 speed so i can have a car to drive while my Legacy is getting ready for a transplant. Now waiting for my 04 STI motor, 05 LGT seats, 05 LGT Automatic transmission with matching diff and 04 Brembos to come in.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/d69c2f6deb5141048bc542e1daf4a69c_zpse9c3-1.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/cramos502/media/d69c2f6d-eb51-4104-8bc5-42e1daf4a69c_zpse9c31e86.jpg.html)

You can see my pile of harness on the left that im about to strip. :smt077