Foohfooh's 1996 Legacy Outback BG9/megaupdate/mobile users beware!

[foohfooh]

1996 Subaru Legacy Outback BG9
175,xxx miles
at least 2 prior owners

As she sits now

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Engine:
-stock

Suspension:
- 2004 wrx wagon stock shocks/struts/springs
- 3/8 Paranoid Fabrications rear spacers

Wheels/tires:
- 04/05 wrx stock rims
- Toyo Proxes Tpt 215/50/R16

Exterior:
- Jdm tails center piece clear
- Jdm L7 Grille green
- no front plate
- rear spoiler
- debadged "outback" and "awd"

Interior:
- full woodgrain swap
- kenwood headunit


I love this Car. It was after purchasing this car after college that I jumped into automotive culture/realized it existed.

big thanks to
Dead91silvia (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=26253) for answering all questions ever
Look_Cal_Zero (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?t=26575) for cheap parts/fast shipping
Zangado1 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=25264) for cheap parts/fast shipping/being awesome
Dropdfocus (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=6535) for cheap parts/fast shipping
LegacyGiggiTy (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?t=27522) for cheap parts/fast shipping

and finally

Sub-goon (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=27162) for inspiration
Wagonista (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=8757) for inspiration
Tylerhartman (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=22845) for inspiration
mell0_yell0 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=19584) for inspiration
Sybir (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3435) for inspiration

mods, help me if i missed anything

[foohfooh]

finally snapped off all my grille fastener plastic snappy deals.

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totally number of zipties now on my car : 1

awesome factor for my car now: +1

[foohfooh]

moar cool japanese stuff

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[foohfooh]

photo of when i did the tail swap. the usdm bulb housings dont exactly have the same "insert and twist clockwise" pattern that the JDM tails do. (i kept usdm bulbs and wiring and just did garnish swap) I had to cut one tab off i think with a razor to get american bulb housing to fit in japanese lights.

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[foohfooh]

My plastic trim was looking a little faded and gross and i wanted to make it shiny and black again so I repainted with this Bumper and Trim Spray product from Home Depot.

Took about four hours. Its all in the prep.

I washed the car.

Then I did a serious masking job (paranoid of overspray)

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then i used crud-cutter on a rag to clean plastic bits

then i used 100 grit? wet sand paper to smooth it out. let it dry and clean it again

then I went to town with the spray can. three progressively heavier coats, 20 minutes apart (basically alternating sides)

dont forget the tape wad in the key hole!

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turned out pretty spiffy

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that Home Depot Trim spray is pretty dang close to OEM I think

edit*lookit those beefy old tires lol

[Zangado1]

Awesome bro,im glad the suspension is on and your happy. The car looks great with all the new stuff including the WRX wheels and Green JDM grill. I can't wait to see more upgrades,keep us posted.....I just bought an Outback front bumper for my car so i will be looking into getting it painted and installed pretty soon.

[foohfooh]

thanks man. the suspension is intense. amazing corners. more grippy. control. everything i wanted. plus wheels = mega win. really happy with how the wheel gap turned out too.

[foohfooh]

photos from the day i got it.

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everybody poke your foglight covers

[r3v_v3ng3]

Looks good. What's next on your mod list?

[foohfooh]

ionno tint? front bumper needs a respray on its black bits...

im sitting on a pair of jdm sidemarker lights right now. but the wiring part intimidates the shit out of me lol

next up i should prolly shell out for the clear jdm corner lights but its expensive... plus my sidemarkers are amber?

maybe somebody can answer?

are my USDM Corner Tail Light Turn Signals an amber bulb or clear bulb with amber plastic?

thanks for the interest.

[Sub-Goon]

Just saw this thread!


Sub-goon (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=27162) for inspiration

I'm flattered, thanks!


maybe somebody can answer?

are my USDM Corner Tail Light Turn Signals an amber bulb or clear bulb with amber plastic?

thanks for the interest.
They are clear 1157 bulbs, but if you put amber 1157 bulbs in, it gives a darker amber look to it. You can also put a 2057 or 2357, bulb in. Both have higher output brake ckt. There is always a chance that this could pop a fuse, so be ready for it. If that happens, go 1 step down in bulb or back to the 1157... DO NOT put a higher rated fuse in! I personally have NOT done this on my Subi yet, but I have to all the other vehicles I've owned without an issue, but I have heard that some have had issue in some vehicles. One reason could be a loose or corroded ground, if you want test that theory, replace with the factory rated fuse, clean & grease all grounds in the tailgate area and see if it blows again!

Another bulb upgrade that can be done, it the EIKO 50watt halogen reverse light bulb (1156). I have done this on mine without issue! Just be aware, they produce more light and thereby more heat, dont sit for 5 minutes with your reverse lights on!

[foohfooh]

thanks for the advice guys.

bought some new shoes

Pirelli P7

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I loved the Toyo TPT's but i was gonna have a blowout soon from sidewall deterioration if i didnt do something

the guy i bought them from had a real aggressive stance on his wrx so they had to go.

these are 205/60/16's . the toyos were 205/55/16 (wrx suspension)

kinda cool to rock a taller tire than a wrx would be comfortable with. legacy ftw

whatchu think?

[foohfooh]

beefy tho

[Sub-Goon]

Looks good!

[Zangado1]

Looking good bro,the tire and wheel package just took your whip to another level and it's sitting nice. Im doing the front Outback bumper look on by L Wagon soon,can't wait....

[Reuben]

Want some clear tails?

[foohfooh]

ya man i would. pmed

[nikolaus.conrad]

I'm jelly of those Pirellis

LOL

[Reuben]

So did you get your tail lights? Certainly hope they arrived!!!

[foohfooh]

they certainly did! thankyou. im trying to score a socket that will work and the tailight nuts. its hard to reach.

[Reuben]

haha, yeah, it's a deep 8mm. Really handy socket to have, it's basically used for lights and garnishes on basically all subies.

[wentz912]

I'm jealous, I have the JDM clear tail lights, but can't find a garnish i can afford yet.

[Reuben]

Yeah, I can't even ship them from NZ, our postal service charges a cubic meter for anything over a meter long, which a garnish is. Ever tried sending a cubic meter overseas?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Looks good! I like where this is going.

[TheGr8Ox]

The wagon look awesome. Subtle yet sporty!
What is the little handle on the drivers seat? Seat riser/ lower?

[Reuben]

Don't tell me some US models don't have the height adjust...

[TheGr8Ox]

Don't tell me some US models don't have the height adjust...

If that's what that is, then no.

[98legwag]

My L seats did not have the height adjustment. Nor do the Impreza RS seats currently in the car. The GT seats I had put in did.

[TheGr8Ox]

My L seats did not have the height adjustment. Nor do the Impreza RS seats currently in the car. The GT seats I had put in did.

Do they sit any lower than stock? I'm a pretty tall guy and my wife is a shorty, so just curious

[foohfooh]

ya.

also has this weird lever on the right side of driver seat near elbow which i believe is for lumbar support because it changes something inside the seat.

[98legwag]

My L seats did not have the height adjustment. Nor do the Impreza RS seats currently in the car. The GT seats I had put in did.

Do they sit any lower than stock? I'm a pretty tall guy and my wife is a shorty, so just curious
The L seats were the lowest. The GT seats, even at the lowest setting, were slightly higher. RS seats are probably an inch or two higher than the L seats.

[foohfooh]

got one corner tailight in yesterday. pics to come

[foohfooh]

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flash back to October or November. traded hoods with fellow member r3v_v3ng3 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=26023)

scooped!

big shout out to Sl-I and its amazing members, r3v_v3ng3 even found a green one so i didn't have to paint it.

[foohfooh]

We then took a road trip to San Fransisco

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where i drooled over other subaru's

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and picked up some free swag

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and saw some street jdm hatch awesomeness

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[foohfooh]

decided to dip hood and grill due to chrome not matching anything and paint peeling from plastic hood scoop insert

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[r3v_v3ng3]

Looking good! Looks like you had a fun trip up to norcal. Whats next on the car?

[foohfooh]

so i finally got my JDM corners installed. crazy cool!

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and the squatch is my airfreshener.


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keepin it retro (i tried to do the JDMHELLAFLUSH thing with wayyy to many of the little tree fresheners but it got out of control fast, no bueno)


hawks going to superbowl!

[r3v_v3ng3]

Looks so much better!

[z2508881]

This is a seriously slick build.

What headrests is she wearing?

[98legwag]

The headrests look similar to what was in my BH.

[foohfooh]

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[foohfooh]

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projectors are installed. ddm tuning harness to prevent flickering. 5k HIDS. big thanks to WestCoast Sli member else i never wouldve been able to install these by myself. (currently its wired through my Brights, so i just hit my brights to turn on the headlights, if its not nighttime i run the fogs, the parking signal lights are always on.) I have the plugs for city lights feature but havent wired it yet. maybe rainy day project for later?

[foohfooh]

https://vimeo.com/150396183

so i did a thing.

[foohfooh]

https://player.vimeo.com/video/150396183

[98legwag]

Hmmmm, its got SI Drive. Judging by the redline I think I know what size engine too.

[Strykr]

https://player.vimeo.com/video/150396183

Love those gauges! Kinda want them in the BK lol

[98legwag]

We need a full update. Not just a teaser!

[foohfooh]

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This is a cheapo HUD display that plugs into your ODBII ports. It projects your speed (KMs)in shiny blue LED's onto your windshield at night. It also has a tach and mpg function. It can also be set to blare annoyingly if you exceed the speed limit.

Ahhh the perfect amount of rice...

[foohfooh]

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Out with the dirty cloth seats! Many years of farts trapped inside them.

gave it a good scrubbing with some carpet cleaner.

you can also see my new double din that i picked up from best buy. It has blue tooth and a little Mic that is fitted near the gauge bezel. so you can yap and drive hands free.

[foohfooh]

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Leather fronts then rears. good condition. pulled from a limited outback (says outback in faint lettering on the seats)

topped off with the cloth Wrx mats. (Red stitching/wrx label)

[foohfooh]

1304

Leather wood grain steering wheel from an 04/ll Bean H6. I scored this from Alphius (Gabe) a while back. Its beautiful and grips great, one of my favorite mods. I even reconditioned the leather and let it soak for 24 hours.

Threw the 04/05 Red momo bag in there for looks (it doesnt plug in and i didnt feel confident re-wiring and explosive charge bwhaha)

I also installed a later model outback dash cluster that had been modded by a member on here. It has super bright white LEDS and red needles for an extra 5 Hp :)

overall, with the red wrx mats and various black/woodgrain accents the car blends nicely I think.

oh and i think you can see the bluetooth Mic for the doube din stereo.

[Muse]

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If you weren't making engine mouth noises when you were like this, I am disappoint. Also, I love the Pirrelli lettering on the tires.

[Tylerhartman]

if you weren't making engine mouth noises when you were like this, i am disappoint. Also, i love the pirrelli lettering on the tires.

braappppp stu stu stu stu stu