koiracer's STi swapped 98 Legacy (Widebody 85% done 10/6/14)

[koiracer]

Hey everyone,

I guess I have posted a few things about my build on other forums but apparently not this one. So here it goes.

Story: I bought this 1998 Legacy GT back in 09 for a couple grand to use as a project. It soon turned into a great daily for a number of years before her role went back to the project direction.

Last year I purchased a wrecked (rear end) 2004 STi for super cheap and proceeded to gut the living daylights out of it. Everything (literally everything) except brakes was transferred over to the Legacy.

Please, any questions or comments are welcome!!

Current Mod list: 296WHP/329WTQ on Cobb Plano dyno

Power
-2004 STi engine and ECU
-Cobb accessport with dyno tune on 93 oct. at peak 20psi boost
-Cobb BCS
-AEM cold air intake
-Lachute equal length headers and up-pipe
-Perrin divorced wastegate catless downpipe
-Tomei full titanium exhaust for a 2006-2007 STi

Drive
-2004 STi 6 speed with DCCD
-Subaru OEM clutch and flywheel
-1995 4EAT driveshaft

Suspension
-Springs from 2007 STi Limited
-Shocks: Front WRX (year??) Rear 2007 STi Limited
-Front & Rear 2004 STi swaybars

Brakes
-Front: 2007 WRX 4-pot with Stoptech slotted rotors
-Rear: 2007 WRX 2-pot with gravel spec DBA slotted rotors

Interior
-2004 STi front dash
-Sparco fixed back seat
-Fully stripped interior (the other 2 things listed are all that's there)
-Custom carbon fiber radio/ac delete panel with DCCD integrated

Exterior
-(current) 2004 STi silver BBS'
-(in garage) Enkei RPF1 17x9.5 +38
-GT-B Limited front bumper
-JDM side marker
-JDM rear tail light with middle garnish
-De-railed
-JDM aero spats
-Morette HID headlights

I have Varis wide body front and rear fenders on the way for me. They should arrive in February and the real fun begins making the car a wide body special (that explains the Enkei RPF1s. :twisted:

Now the pics. First two are the car in its N/A glory (the silver STi is the donor car)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/randomimprezawreck017-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/randomimprezawreck017.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/IMG_1489_zps67e6c034-1.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/taurusgoodies/media/IMG_1489_zps67e6c034.jpg.html)

Now to the swap stuff, thanks to TNA Performance for a job well done:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/IMG_1565_zps2d07f8ff-1.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/taurusgoodies/media/IMG_1565_zps2d07f8ff.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/IMG_1581_zps8e70ea24-1.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/taurusgoodies/media/IMG_1581_zps8e70ea24.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/IMG_1588_zps83b7ea98-1.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/taurusgoodies/media/IMG_1588_zps83b7ea98.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/IMG_1626_zps46566649-1.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/taurusgoodies/media/IMG_1626_zps46566649.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/le3_zps3b6355cf-1.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/taurusgoodies/media/le3_zps3b6355cf.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/le2_zps35b863b2-1.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/taurusgoodies/media/le2_zps35b863b2.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/Le1_zps35172255-1.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/taurusgoodies/media/Le1_zps35172255.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/kme3_zps3f8beead-1.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/taurusgoodies/media/kme3_zps3f8beead.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/kme2_zps21ea0b4e-1.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/taurusgoodies/media/kme2_zps21ea0b4e.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/kme1_zps505fa36a-1.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/taurusgoodies/media/kme1_zps505fa36a.jpg.html)

[Reuben]

LOVE it!!! Doing BG/BK properly... There's a few things done to this that I have planned on my own ltd, and a lot of things We've both done :D

I got some projector headlights I have not posted up for sale yet if you want em :p would complement the ltd bumper nicely... :D

[86bratman]

Very nice. Wish I could do something as nice for my bd.

[koiracer]

LOVE it!!! Doing BG/BK properly... There's a few things done to this that I have planned on my own ltd, and a lot of things We've both done :D

I got some projector headlights I have not posted up for sale yet if you want em :p would complement the ltd bumper nicely... :D

Thanks, but I bought Dead91silvia's Morette headlights. I should receive Tuesday. Going to plastidip them black.

My immediate mods I am working on is a rollbar (not sure if I am going full cage) and the wide body. I think this will consume most of next year. But I will keep this thread updated on my shenanigans.

[G1217]

Very cool I dig it!

[MarkSubi]

Woah didn't know you were on here Kenny.

[86bratman]

Do you have a thread on another forum, a couple of your pics look familiar

[koiracer]

I do. NASIOC and LegacyGT forums.

[86bratman]

probably from nasioc, I don't spend much time on lgt,

[TheGr8Ox]

Very nice man! Was the sti totaled?. Looks like it was in good condition

[Muse]

It seems that everyone who swaps their 2nd-gens does a dash swap, too. Is that necessary, or is it just because it looks good?

[koiracer]

It seems that everyone who swaps their 2nd-gens does a dash swap, too. Is that necessary, or is it just because it looks good?


I can't really speak for anyone else, but the reason I did was to minimize wire splicing. Using the STi dash literally made everything plug and play.

With that said, we used the STi dash beam which caused neither of the HVAC units to work. So this car is without a/c and heat. But this car is a dedicated track/autoX car now. So it makes no difference to me.

Also, Legacy door cards won't fit with the STi dash. So really, it's in the best interest to use the Legacy dash to have an interior. But all the wiring would need to be spliced.

[koiracer]

Very nice man! Was the sti totaled?. Looks like it was in good condition

It was sad as an enthusiast to destroy it. I will try and post a pic of the rear. The rear glass was intact. The car was bought as a salvage at first by previous owner, so this second insedent was a "total" from the insurance.

And that's where I stepped in lol

[TheGr8Ox]

Very nice man! Was the sti totaled?. Looks like it was in good condition

It was sad as an enthusiast to destroy it. I will try and post a pic of the rear. The rear glass was intact. The car was bought as a salvage at first by previous owner, so this second insedent was a "total" from the insurance.

And that's where I stepped in lol

It's sad to see such an awesome car die, but totally awesome to see it have new life in your car!

[chrish8r]

I love the license plate. Sweet car man!!

[koiracer]

To answer a few questions about the donor car. This is the extent of the damages to it.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/IMG_1483-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_1483.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/IMG_15291-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_1529-1.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/IMG_1484-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_1484.jpg.html)

[Red85Celica]

Nice wagon! Love the license plate!

[Dead91silvia]

NOW I know what car they are going on. hahaha....

Nice build for sure! I think this is the first time seeing the GT-B L bumper in red. I like it!

I think Reuben is sad though... he's not a fan of the Morettes, but it's ok. He will live. haha

[Reuben]

Sad indeed, blasted ugly lights, all I can think of is the damn Casablanca!

Side note though, I very nearly bought a red GTB limited when I was looking for beast, but didn't have the cash... I later decided that I HAD to have blaaaaaaaaaaaaaack. Funny thing is 2 years ago, I saw the very same car for sale again, for super cheap, with a blown big end, and I very nearly bought it again! But again, cash was even less avail... It was never to be...

[koiracer]

Thanks guys. (ah, the not so famous Casablanca Impreza) lol

The Legacy will be going through a transformation this spring, the Morettes will work well with the new wide body panels.

For the meantime I am going to just paint them flat black to match the grill. But when the car gets resprayed I will have the corners red and leave the headlight section black. To this basic affect:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/IMG_2145png-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2145.png.html)

[Muse]

*looks up Casablanca Impreza*
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...
*gouges own eyes out*

[86bratman]

*looks up Casablanca Impreza*
...
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*gouges own eyes out*

lol, same thing I did when I first saw one

[lord flashheart]

nice! super clean! what did you put down on tbe dyno?

[Reuben]

*looks up Casablanca Impreza*
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*gouges own eyes out*


Bwahahahahaha. My gift to you, knowledge of the exsistance of the Casablanca.

[koiracer]

nice! super clean! what did you put down on tbe dyno?

From Plano Texas' Cobb dyno: 296WHP/329WTQ

So thank you to Dead91silvia for the Morette headlights. Got them yesterday in the mail. Did a small test fit last night. Very sweet looking, and will be better when black :smt023

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/IMG_2147-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2147.jpg.html)

[Dead91silvia]

*looks up Casablanca Impreza*
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*gouges own eyes out*


Bwahahahahaha. My gift to you, knowledge of the exsistance of the Casablanca.


HAHA! You know, If I could get all the parts, I would build one just because I can and have people wonder wtf it is and then make it fast. But man... They are fugly as sin.


Nice to see they got there in good shape. Cant wait to see them done up and the bumper back on. :smt023

[Muse]

*looks up Casablanca Impreza*
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...
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*gouges own eyes out*


Bwahahahahaha. My gift to you, knowledge of the exsistance of the Casablanca.


HAHA! You know, If I could get all the parts, I would build one just because I can and have people wonder wtf it is and then make it fast. But man... They are fugly as sin.

I kinda had the same thought... except, rather than make a "good" Impreza into one, I'd try to get my hands on the real deal...
And instead of "make it fast," my thoughts went more towards "Blow it up." and "cleanse it with fire."

But a fast one might be entertaining, too...

And in no way do Morettes look even an eighth as bad as that. I like them.

[redlegacygt]

Amazing job man. I'll definetly be following this. Did you use the sti steering column and steering rack? if so was there any issues?

[MarkSubi]

Amazing job man. I'll definetly be following this. Did you use the sti steering column and steering rack? if so was there any issues?

He did, everything in this car is STI except the outside lol it's definitely sexy in person.

[koiracer]

Amazing job man. I'll definetly be following this. Did you use the sti steering column and steering rack? if so was there any issues?

He did, everything in this car is STI except the outside lol it's definitely sexy in person.


Mark, thank you. But I respectfully ask not to answer questions on my behalf. You gave a very incomplete answer.

Don't get me wrong, I welcome conversation and input from people with experience.
The whole point of my thread is to make sure everyone's questions about my swap/build get solid black and white answers.


To answer the original question:

Yes I used the STi steering column and steering rack. HOWEVER, the steering shaft from the STi was too long. So we had to cut about 2-3 inches from the u-joint section and re-weld where it goes in the rack.

But this is with the STi dash beam. Not sure if using the Legacy dash beam would effect anything, but I am sure you'd run into the same issue.

[redlegacygt]

Awesome, thanks for the info!

[TheGr8Ox]

To answer a few questions about the donor car. This is the extent of the damages to it.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/IMG_1483-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_1483.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/IMG_15291-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_1529-1.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/IMG_1484-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_1484.jpg.html)


DAMN!!! thats a serious hit.

[koiracer]

Painted the Morettes this weekend. Filled in a few blemishes and am 110% happy!!

I have my HIDs coming this week, so nothing is wired up until they arrive.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/morette1-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/morette1.jpg.html)

[Dead91silvia]

Looks good!

[foohfooh]

hawt

[TheGr8Ox]

Sexy.

[Reuben]

Alright, I give in, that actually doesn't look bad... Good work. Guess the trick is they aren't colour matched.

[wentz912]

that STi almost looks more like it was spun into a wall or something versus just being straight up hit.

[Muse]

Alright, I give in, that actually doesn't look bad... Good work. Guess the trick is they aren't colour matched.
Ha! see?[/smug]

[koiracer]

that STi almost looks more like it was spun into a wall or something versus just being straight up hit.

From what I was told, he was backing out of a driveway and a school bus hit the rear end from the side.

[koiracer]

Alright, I give in, that actually doesn't look bad... Good work. Guess the trick is they aren't colour matched.

lol, I am glad to hear.

If I may confess, in my eyes the Morette's never lent themselves to being color matched. But that of course is my own opinion. :)

[r3v_v3ng3]

Thats a perfect donor STI! I agree with the morette's not color matched. I wonder how they looked if the car is black :smt017

[1996Battlewagon]

I'm digging the car dude! I'd like to see some vids of it in action and dodging cones.



Thats a perfect donor STI! I agree with the morette's not color matched. I wonder how they looked if the car is black :smt017

Honestly, not bad.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/2lji54k-1.jpg

Dead's BD did however look pretty funky with the white on white combo.

[Dead91silvia]

Only thing with my car is that if they were black, my car would have looked like it can out f a bar fight with 2 black eyes... LOL

[Reuben]

Hey, some people like rocking the battered and bruised look :P

[koiracer]

Only thing with my car is that if they were black, my car would have looked like it can out f a bar fight with 2 black eyes... LOL

"What do you say to a man with two black eyes? Nothing, he's already been told twice"

Here is a quick video we did. This was after several pulls and the car was ready to go home. lol, taken from my friend's SVX (who was at full throttle too).

I missed my 2-3 shift so that's why she slowed down towards the end. :-?

This was taken from a roll in 1st gear going maybe 5-10 mph. We will get some better videos for the requests :)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/12/th_VIDEO0010_1_1-1.jpg (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m305/specialkenny/VIDEO0010_1_1.mp4)

[Reuben]

Holy fuck that's not a slow wagon... One day my ltd will pull like that...

[Cooper197]

:shock:
Holy speed!

[MarkSubi]

Oh yeah Kenny's wagon is very clean in person and yes it's pretty quick also, a definission of a sleeper for sure, even though it sounds mean.

[Cervantes]

Great looking performance car

[koiracer]

Been busy with school and a new toy. My Varis wide body panels are on a ship container headed for Californian shores. :smt005

I also have an RE rear diffuser showing up this Monday, so that should be fun to figure out. It is for an FD RX-7, but it'll will work out some how :wink:

In the meantime I finally mounted by RPF1's last weekend and did a mock up. 17x9.5 +38 RPF1's with 275/40 RE760 sports wrapped around. I WILL need some spacers however, so the track will get about an inch wider on each side. Once my panels come in, the real fun begins.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/1010087_10203179066067139_1709891663_n-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/1010087_10203179066067139_1709891663_n.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/IMG_2342-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2342.jpg.html)
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[BDAlex95]

Good luck on that diffuser, if it does work out you should do a little write up or an explanation on how you did it. I'm sure a LOT of us would appreciate it haha.

[ags18]

Meaty!!!

I see what your doing here!.....
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_NRSDCBt4i-U/SvRatz1JjII/AAAAAAAADtA/1r2xqwfUxYc/legacy

and I'm allll for it.

Keep up on the progress. :o

[Oc7ane]

sick car man, Love the HUGE tires haha,

[koiracer]

Meaty!!!

I see what your doing here!.....
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

and I'm allll for it.

Keep up on the progress. :o

Ha! You caught me. lol Yes, these are the panels I ordered. While I'm not going to replicate exactly, I am using this car as my inspiration to work from. Ever since I saw it, I knew what I was going to do.

[Muse]

That wing just doesn't belong...

[chevyman1968]

Dang man, this thing is already freaking awesome as it is! Adding that body kit (without the wing hopefully :smt011 ) and it will be elevated to god status for me.

[koiracer]

Okay, so I had a spare moment after class to do a quick mock-up of the rear diffuser. With a little creativity here and there this should be a pretty straight forward event. Needless to say, I am a little excited that it looks as "proper" as it does from the get-go. So until then, enjoy:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/IMG_2361-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2361.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/IMG_2363-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2363.jpg.html)

[N'CTRL]

That looks really good and not to over the top. Nice!!

[foohfooh]

yes! i love that car! do it! and the wing! and a cage! dedicated track car

[Dead91silvia]

Cant wait to see the out come with the new coming parts.

[Muse]

That is just too damned cool!

[BDAlex95]

How much wider is the legacy bumper compared to that diffuser? Looks like it's just a tad too thin to touch the lip

[koiracer]

How much wider is the legacy bumper compared to that diffuser? Looks like it's just a tad too thin to touch the lip

This was a very rough mock-up. I had two jack-stands holding up each side. They pushed the sides up farther than they are going to sit.

This kind of "tucked in" the sides a little. When they sit in their final position (a little lower) the diffuser will be about 1/4" wider than the bumper on each side.

[BDAlex95]

Great, I've always wondered if those diffusers would work on our cars. Never had enough money to confirm though

[koiracer]

Great, I've always wondered if those diffusers would work on our cars. Never had enough money to confirm though

We'll try and document the best we can. I got it for $300 (shipped), so it didn't hurt too bad.

[DarkPhoenix]

Awesome build.

And thanks go to Reuben for giving us a vision of horror and despair. It looks like an Impreza got drunk and had a wild night with a Kia Magentis (google it and yak) and this monstrosity was spawned.

[Hinyo]

not a lot of diffusers on 2nd gens good to see you making it work. For future reference because im sure someone else will ask Which diffuser did you happen to use? what is it off of? what is it made of?

[yaya]

That diffuser setup is going to look fantastic!

[kimokalihi]

I'd like to know which diffuser as well. One day ill put one on my ss.

[ctbrighton]

I'd like to know which diffuser as well. One day ill put one on my ss.


not a lot of diffusers on 2nd gens good to see you making it work. For future reference because im sure someone else will ask Which diffuser did you happen to use? what is it off of? what is it made of?


I also have an RE rear diffuser showing up this Monday, so that should be fun to figure out. It is for an FD RX-7, but it'll will work out some how :wink:

[teeceRS]

the fc rear diffuser is IMO one of the best looking diffuser and it compliments almost every vehicle!!

[koiracer]

Here we are! We had to trim some for my exhaust to fit (3" titanium) but other than that, it was a straight forward affair. The sides are mounted to the bumper, and the front (towards front of the car) is mounted to the spare tire well. We still need to trim a tiny bit here and there and make final adjustments, but we did it.

I will post a couple more pics later this afternoon of the mounting sections and the cutout around the exhaust. (Sorry, but all I have are iPhone pics)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2378-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2378.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2379-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2379.jpg.html)
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2382-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2382.jpg.html)

[Dead91silvia]

That fits pretty damn good! What one is it?

Oh, please do something about the silver bolts... me OCD cant take it... haha

[koiracer]

That fits pretty damn good! What one is it?

Oh, please do something about the silver bolts... me OCD cant take it... haha

It is a replica RE Amemiya diffuser.

lol, I will be replacing the screws on the rear with some black ones. These are what I had at the moment.

[98legwag]

That looks fantastic.

[koiracer]

Okay, here are a couple of pics showing where we did the mounting (different phone was used, so they look better lol)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMAG1386-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMAG1386.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMAG1389-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMAG1389.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMAG1391-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMAG1391.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMAG1393-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMAG1393.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMAG1394-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMAG1394.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMAG1396-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMAG1396.jpg.html)

[dynonacht]

Looks awesome!

[86bratman]

damn, that's a hell of a lot better than I imagined it would be. Nicely done.

[kimokalihi]

How much and where did you buy it?

[koiracer]

How much and where did you buy it?

Got mine off eBay from a Canadian company "Rocketz AutoSports". But I've seen these same replica's in numerous areas.

Got mine for $300 (shipped)

[koiracer]

Also, thanks everyone for all the positive comments. I appreciate your appreciation lol.

The car is far from done, and hopefully by the end of this month I will have a preview of what the final product will look like after paint.

[Dead91silvia]

That fits pretty damn good! What one is it?

Oh, please do something about the silver bolts... me OCD cant take it... haha

It is a replica RE Amemiya diffuser.

lol, I will be replacing the screws on the rear with some black ones. These are what I had at the moment.

Nice... and thanks... HAHA I have been looking for one for my BD. I like the fitment pics you posted. I might be going that way some day just to change the rear up a little.

[koiracer]

[/quote] Nice... and thanks... HAHA I have been looking for one for my BD. I like the fitment pics you posted. I might be going that way some day just to change the rear up a little.[/quote]


No problem, I'm sure it'll be no problem for you. We were pretty surprised (and pleased) how little we had to do.

The pictures don't really do it justice, but we took pictures a way to make the diffuser show up as much as we could (for the sake of this thread).

In person, it blends in perfectly. It doesn't stand out quite as much as in these photos.

[BDAlex95]

Looks fantastic, I might try an FC diffuser just to be different. This is a good experiment though

[Muse]

I actually like the obvious fasteners. These, the ones on Cervantes' Blitzen flares... just looks totally badass to me.

[ags18]

:smt023 and that is all!

[eddierotary]

Dam that looks good. I had the same one years ago on my rx7 from shine auto

[ags18]

http://www.uklegacy.com/forums/index.php/topic/132905-bg5-adjustable-rear-boot-spoiler/

Saw this the other day and wondered if this would fit your build or, plans!? Never seen anything like this before so there was also that too.

[koiracer]

So not really any pics of my car per se, but I finally received my shipping information for my wide-body panels. The are estimated to arrive Wednesday via FedEx Freight Priority. But for the sake of posting something, here are a couple of pics of the fenders I have coming for the Legacy.

(only the front fenders and the rear fender section)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/dsc0072u2-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/dsc0072u-2.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/345708293534dbe2f4cab1-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/345708293534dbe2f4cab1.jpg.html)

My crew and I are ready. Bring it on!!

[rocketlegacy]

this is awesome! im so glad youre blazing a trail with this stuff. ive been looking into a diffuser for years now and im trying to plan out a some flares or a widebody kit that will actually look good. cant wait to see some install pics.

[Muse]

That is gonna look sick!

[couchfuzzy]

gotta throw up some pics of that diffuser from farther back!

so stoked to see that widebody get there

[redlegacygt]

Now that should look pretty cool. I can't wait to see how this all comes together. Great work man.

[koiracer]

Okay all, got the panels in and did some major trimming on the front panels. I kind of started to trim the rear panels, but need get some work done on the stock rear quarters before I can continue with them. All in all I am very please and excited.

Please note that there is MUCH MUCH more fitment and finessing that will happen to the panels, these are still very early stage. Anyway, here are some pics of the progress I made yesterday:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2398-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2398.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2400-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2400.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2405-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2405.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2412-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2412.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2408-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2408.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2409-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2409.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2417-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2417.jpg.html)

[foohfooh]

wtf!? im drooling all over the work keyboard right now

[Muse]

that's gonna look soooooo goooooood.....

[fogls]

Looks killer. I will be looking forward to updates on this one.

[koiracer]

Last night I got a second wind when I got home and did some work on the passenger rear panels. I cut out the bumper portion and am brainstorming (currently) on how to get the fender to sit as straight as possible.

I will be getting the rear panel scalloped and pulled so it will become a support and push the middle section (by the gas door) out slightly to meet up with the door portion. I don't like how the portion on the door "flares" out towards the bottom. A few remedy options are there, just need to determine the best route. Stayed tuned for some more (major) fitment updates this weekend. Thanks!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2428-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2428.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2427-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2427.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2429-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2429.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2430-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2430.jpg.html)

[koiracer]

So it was a productive weekend. Thanks to some time with TNA Performance, I got the stock fenders cut out and was able to (temporarily) screw on the front two fenders. Still some more trimming needs to be done before they go further. So, here are a few pics of the progress (and I threw in a quick pic of the interior, or lack there of lol)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2437-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2437.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2439-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2439.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2440-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2440.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2441-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2441.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2442-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2442.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_2448-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2448.jpg.html)

[BDAlex95]

Looks weird without a front lip, are you gonna fix that with a Chargespeed one like rocketlegacy?

[Muse]

*jaw hits floor*

[pumpupthevolume]

Looks great so far man!

[koiracer]

Thanks!

I will be doing a front splitter up front. The bumper will be fanned out to match the fender lines when all said and done. But that is still down the road. This weekend will be all about the rear and doing some trimming on the front to match the fender's body line better (too high).

[koiracer]

Sorry, been busy with school and such. Progress so far, all pieces are temporarily fixed on except the bumper portion. I also put on my hood :)

I have my coilovers coming on Friday and should have installed this weekend. (Tein Mono-Flex)

So until then, here is how she sits:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_2481-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2481.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_2480-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2480.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_2477-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2477.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_2476-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2476.jpg.html)

[Muse]

What are you doing about the rear bumper? Is itjust going to be a case of "F*ck it, Racecar," or are you matching it up to the widebody?

[koiracer]

What are you doing about the rear bumper? Is itjust going to be a case of "F*ck it, Racecar," or are you matching it up to the widebody?


I have the section that goes there. I haven't had time to mock it on, but it will round off the rear nicely :)

I want to put the coilovers on first, I need to see if/how much of the bumper needs to be cut.

[xSCARSx]

This is a very beautiful build! Good looking work going on that car

[blankdeluxe]

Can't wait to see that widebody painted. Looks so awesome already

[BDAlex95]

Any updates?

[koiracer]

Nothing new to date. Been busy with my finals and I just bought a diesel Excursion. So I've been spread a little thin.

But plan to get back on it in the next few weeks! :)

[koiracer]

Okay, so I've been getting back on track with this again. First a rundown of what's been done and then pics. My final "painted and finished" date is set by October of this year.

- Tein Monoflex coilovers from an 04-05 STi. Getting custom front camber plates made so the camber adjustment is correct. (see pic of issue)

- Got an APR carbon GTC-200 wing. Will have welded mounting points placed in next few weeks.

- More trimming and fine tuning the wide body panels.

This evening we are going to be adhering the panels to metal!! Then next week start to fill/blend panels to car. I will post periodically up to the day I drop her off for paint :)

Here I lessened the gap considerably:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_2619-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2619.jpg.html)

Some post-coilover shots:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_2499-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2499.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_2502-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2502.jpg.html)

Here is the problem with the front camber plates. Self explanatory:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_2638-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2638.jpg.html)

Will be making the stock GT sideskirts fit to the widebody (in progress):
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_2623-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2623.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_2624-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2624.jpg.html)

GT wing mock up (final fitment will be different):
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_2631-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2631.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_2641-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2641.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_2643-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2643.jpg.html)

Tucked in for the night ready for glue!:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_2644-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2644.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_2646-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2646.jpg.html)

[koiracer]

I wanted to show some love for a couple of my other children. I picked up an official hauler for the Legacy when it is done. A one owner and well taken care of 7.3L diesel Excursion. And my little go-kart, a virgin 2006 S2000 with 44K on the clock.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_2565-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2565.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_2556-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2556.jpg.html)

[teeceRS]

the wing isn't my style but if you like it, i can support that. What I do love is the FD rear diffusor mocked up to the bumper. Probably one of the best designed rear diffusor....ever. Very excited to see any progress.

[98legwag]

I can't wait to see this get finished. Loving the progress you have made so far.

[koiracer]

I knew the wing would split the camp, but it makes sense when you look at the car as a whole.

I had two things ship out the other day, final details for after paint:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/T2eC16VHJGoFFvPyVNzBRzWTmMeg60_12-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/T2eC16VHJGoFFvPy-VNzBRzWTmMeg60_12.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/image_from_dbphp-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/image_from_dbphp.jpg.html)

Yes, some gold emblems :cool: I can't do normal lol

Also, in the next few weeks I hope to start my sunroof delete. Any ideas as to how I'm going about it?

[KNaph]

You're doing everything I wanted to do to my car.
I'm really excited to see the rest of this build, keep it up!

And I'm guessing either a carbon insert or you're going to weld in a panel to plug the hole.

[koiracer]

Yep, we are going to do a carbon fiber delete panel. (I love carbon fiber)

A few pics of getting started with filling in and blending. I am concentrating on one panel at a time. I am using 3M Bondo short strand glass-filler. I have done two applications on the top of the fender and just one on the fender to door section, will be building it a bit more the next few days.

Never working with bondo before, I now see this is where my time will be spent.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/IMG_2661-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2661.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/IMG_2660-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2660.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/IMG_2659-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2659.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/IMG_2658-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2658.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/IMG_2656-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2656.jpg.html)

[Blayzed]

Nice man, that thing is sick. Keep up the awesome work.



Never working with bondo before, I now see this is where my time will be spent.

^^ yea i discovered this myself recently.. turns out its not quite as smooth a process as one would think =P

[koiracer]

So, slowly but surely I've been chipping away at this. Most recently I have "finished" the front driver fender and will "finish" the front passenger today. I say "finished" meaning that there is primer on but does need some fine tuning.

Here is the front driver. After I took these pictures, I did sand down and apply a few more layers of regular filler. So it is better now, but just to give you the idea. (The dimples you see are gone now with the extra work post-pictures)

The bottom two pictures are a before (passenger side) and after (driver side) of what I did to the bottom section.

Been busy, but I'll update soon. Starting the rear sections this week :)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2686-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2686.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2685-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2685.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2687-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2687.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2688-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2688.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2690-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2690.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2689-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2689.jpg.html)

[meepers]

looks better then I was expecting, do you have plans to work the upper fender out to get the stock body line back? I think that would finish it off nicely. Should be a bad ass whip when done. Have you figured out what you are doing on the sunroof? Any decent fab shop should be able to make you a sunroof delete panel out of 18g Sheet metal with a bead rolled edge. You can then have it tack/plug welded to the factory roof skin where it channels down into the car (stamped portion) then fill the edge with self leveling seam sealer and you are good to go.

[koiracer]

looks better then I was expecting, do you have plans to work the upper fender out to get the stock body line back? I think that would finish it off nicely. Should be a bad ass whip when done. Have you figured out what you are doing on the sunroof? Any decent fab shop should be able to make you a sunroof delete panel out of 18g Sheet metal with a bead rolled edge. You can then have it tack/plug welded to the factory roof skin where it channels down into the car (stamped portion) then fill the edge with self leveling seam sealer and you are good to go.

I left a small bit (1 1/2") of body line carry over onto the fender. The way I had positioned the fender I am unable to carry it through the entirety of the fender. A small carry over was a good way to incorporate the body line to the fender and avoid a bunch of extra uncertain work.

I am having a carbon fiber panel delete made. I am taking this route for two reasons:

1) Doing a sheet metal would add more work to have the end product look flawless (aka too lazy)

2) I like the idea of it still looking like I have a sunroof, plus I'll take any ounce of weight savings I can that high up on the car.

[meepers]

CF delete will be sweet.

[scoobydo2.0]

Subscribed... Great build thread, this is the plan for my wagon once the stock motor kicks the bucket.

[koiracer]

Did work on the passenger rear section this weekend. Hopefully finish up the driver side this week. Some before/after pics:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2707-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2707.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2704-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2704.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2710-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2710.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2708-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2708.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2709-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2709.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2712-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2712.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2711-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2711.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2713-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2713.jpg.html)

[koiracer]

So I have the GT spoiler on now and I finished up the driver side rear panel (no pics of panel yet).

We will be reinforcing the spoiler from the inside and doing the side skirts and (hopefully) the rear bumper. Sorry for the crappy iPhone pics.

Please note: I understand the wing isn't for everyone, but it is very fitting for the car.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2744-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2744.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2741-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2741.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2740-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2740.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2732-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2732.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2731-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2731.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_2730-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2730.jpg.html)

[foohfooh]

Psh I doubt anyone on here will bring wing hate. This clearly racecar #becuzracecsr

[98legwag]

:smt023 Very nice. I applaud your work.

[Hinyo]

If people look at your inspiration they will understand. Keep up the good work.

[koiracer]

So all the panels are officially glued and blended. There are many imperfections to still smooth out and some gaps here and there to take care of. We had a local car show this Saturday (Gillman Subaru Big Event 6) where she debuted her wide body.

As of now, I am going to take a little break and do some work on my S2000 and Excursion (they took a backseat for a good while). A few things will still happen before paint, so I will update accordingly.

Until then, pictures!!!!!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/1959332_586419824820173_6780114023928304-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/1959332_586419824820173_6780114023928304728_n.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/10702121_586419508153538_232409334543538-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/10702121_586419508153538_2324093345435385301_n.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/15255199548_82b9d8e582_k-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/15255199548_82b9d8e582_k.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/15255035569_e7f0e8653f_k-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/15255035569_e7f0e8653f_k.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/IMG_2761-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2761.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/IMG_2758-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2758.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/IMG_2757-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/IMG_2757.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/10676380_10101987898128386_5317134307321-1.jpg (http://s107.photobucket.com/user/specialkenny/media/10676380_10101987898128386_5317134307321578831_n.jpg.html)

[Muse]

That is just effin' mental.

[meepers]

Really starting to take shape. The black on red is excellent. And I LOVE the covers on the Morettes!

[LGTtoBE]

It's looking great!

and, :smt023 to the covers!!! I may have tried to find some morette's had I known that the covers were even available. The (what I thought was lack-of) a cover was the reason I didn't even look for a pair.

[hansvonaxion]

I had that same idea for my Morettes but the covers never came up while I still had them on.

I was planning to put a slight tint on the cover too.

Looks awesome.

[peugoby]

Meat. So much meat.

[Grimmrican]

Headlight protectors or modded lens from stock headlights?


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[98legwag]

Headlight protectors or modded lens from stock headlights?


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The headlights are Morettes with JDM headlight covers.

[Grimmrican]

Sorry. I didn't specify lol. So pretty much what I said with Jdm covers. Nice job. Would've never thought of that.


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[SILINC3R]

Please don't paint the fenders haha. And would love to see some subaru gold rims. Think it would go really good with the different colors. Nice build too! Lesbaruwho????

[pumpupthevolume]

Looks amazing man, Cant wait to see the car painted!

[Rome1017]

Hey just curious, how did you fit the Impreza Interior in there? did you need any custom brackets? New to Subarus and their Lego like parts catalog. I own a Legacy RSK and love the impreza interior.

[Eliy's98LegacyGT]

What dash board did you install?

[BabyGbus]

Necro bump hoping for info on the camber plate solution

[setnev]

Bump for updates. I want to see the finished product.

[98legwag]

There are pictures on Facebook.

[Muse]

Sadly, I don't go on Facebook. Any chance of an update here?

[legacy-RSB]

any new updates?