My Slow Red Wagon

[DJBRANDER]

So I decided to make a build thread!

I own a 1998 Legacy brighton wagon 2.2 5spd. I got her about a year ago.

Mod list:

Interior:

-Legacy outback front and back seats
-Corbeau GT Sports Driver seat
-4 Panel Wink Mirror
-OMP 320mm Deep Dish wheel
-WRX center console (yet to be installed)
-Ebay 52mm tachometer!

Exterior:

- 30% Black/brown tint
- 96 Single piece headlights
- 96 Outback scooped hood
- 96 Outback spoiler
- 96 Outback bumper (not painted yet)
- 2 Hella 500ff driving lights
- Cool safari roof rack thing
- Rally Armor Mudflaps

Engine:

- K&N Cone filter
- Vibrant MAF Adapter
- Impreza Intake
- GrimmSpeed Brake Booster Brace

Suspension:

- Raceland Ultimos
- Subaru Baja inner and outer tie rods
- Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings
- Whiteline Bumpsteer Elimination lower ball joints
- Ebay strut tower bars front and back

Drivetrain:

-Exedy Stage 1 Flywheel and Clutch


Exhaust:

- big ol'cherry bomb with 3in outlet

Wheels:

- 15in 2002 Legacy Steelies I painted BMW Alpine silver metallic
- 15in Fiero Anniversary wheels
- 15in Kasei K1's on dedicated snow tires
- 15in Outback Wheels
- 16in 2.5RS "Goldies" (sold)
- 17in Work Emotion CRKAI Concave set

OK! onto the pics!

This is the night I got her:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/546974_10151283121319223_1605124449_n_zp-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/546974_10151283121319223_1605124449_n_zpsca7465e0.jpg.html)

Shortly after I was competing in a road rally, so I made some vinyls (yes I make sign vinyls) and I picked up a set of wheels.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/HDR03-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/HDR03.jpg.html)

Then I realized I didn't enjoy how high it rode, So I bought some coils:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/65264_10151345030964223_1946533334_n_zps-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/65264_10151345030964223_1946533334_n_zpsf498793a.jpg.html)

Then I bought a Personal 320mm with a quick release:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/25932_10151330386584223_1278092257_n-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/25932_10151330386584223_1278092257_n.jpg.html)


Installed the coils:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/IMG_3514-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/IMG_3514.jpg.html)

Installed a roof rack and other cool things then went a took some pics:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/IMG_0048_zps06544e20-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/IMG_0048_zps06544e20.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/IMG_0043_zps07b42325-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/IMG_0043_zps07b42325.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/IMG_0060_zps698ff5d4-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/IMG_0060_zps698ff5d4.jpg.html)

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Took the stickers off, went to a couple shows, did some hoodrat shit:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/475031_118559981675845_1073161956_o_zps2-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/475031_118559981675845_1073161956_o_zps223f8a8a.jpg.html)

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Installed my interior somewhere in there:

(Passenger side is the new stuff)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/525308_10151455680694223_831503836_n_zps-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/525308_10151455680694223_831503836_n_zpsa7b7ac94.jpg.html)

Strut tower bars installed:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/969935_10151582972934223_1910233188_n_zp-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/969935_10151582972934223_1910233188_n_zpsaaa1772a.jpg.html)


MORE COOL STUFF!

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Got an outback bumper and my Hella's:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/1175160_10151787293119223_1792066215_n_z-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/1175160_10151787293119223_1792066215_n_zps048aefc1.jpg.html)

Took it off and got some 2.5RS Goldies:

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Sold them and started messing with my Fiero Wheels with smaller tiresL

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/1394150_10151878318344223_103247243_n_zp-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/1394150_10151878318344223_103247243_n_zpscc0daa9d.jpg.html)

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WAY TOO SMALL


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Then got some Kasei K1's with General Altimax winter tires on them:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/1476167_10152005893489223_94118039_n_zps-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/1476167_10152005893489223_94118039_n_zps5f0ab732.jpg.html)

THEN THE SNOW CAME!!!
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/IMG_5825_zpscc2ef8d0-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/IMG_5825_zpscc2ef8d0.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/IMG_5871_zpsa034973e-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/IMG_5871_zpsa034973e.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/IMG_5881_zpsd428dfc3-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/IMG_5881_zpsd428dfc3.jpg.html)

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Then I got this!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/1450978_10152024359524223_650461201_n_zp-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/1450978_10152024359524223_650461201_n_zpsf9613b99.jpg.html)
OMP 320mm Deep Dish

Now my friend was parting out his WRX and gave me a deal on some 17x9 +44 Work Emotion CR KAI Concave face wheels. I test fitted them, I CANT WAIT FOR SUMMER!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/1549509_10152096588244223_361119119_n_zp-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/1549509_10152096588244223_361119119_n_zps6f80fd02.jpg.html)

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And theres missing pics in there but w/e you guys get the jist.

[98legwag]

Saw your car on the SLI Facebook page. Really good work.

[foohfooh]

rad! rad! rad!

much jdm

such stylez

looking forward to more


:smt096

[Hinyo]

cant be slow if u think you're going fast. Love the build. Keep up the good work

[86bratman]

Awesome car man, glad you posted it up over here too!

[Hinyo]

Taken it to any track days?

[DJBRANDER]

Taken it to any track days?

I have not, I was putting too much into maintenance to do any events this year. But I do plan on autocrossing for the first time in this car this season. I havent been out there in like 2 years or so with my old car.

SO SPEAKING OF RACE CARS!

I was bored

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It's not done yet but im getting there... again?

[TX_Legacy]

I seriously can't stop laughing about that picture with Jesus hahhahhha

[TX_Legacy]

Very nice wagon by the way!

[lord flashheart]

Haha i love it!
Are those racelands?

[DJBRANDER]

Haha i love it!
Are those racelands?

Thanks for the compliments!

Yeah they are the raceland ultimos. They are good for the price, but you need GC8 top hats if you want camber adjustment in the front... but they wont sell you them separate... their customer service is pretty meh.

[86bratman]

Technically you can use the GD front top hats if you swap them side to side. The mount holes are 180 degrees off, switching sides makes them line up and function.

Also, might I ask why you're using Baja tie rods?

[DJBRANDER]

Technically you can use the GD front top hats if you swap them side to side. The mount holes are 180 degrees off, switching sides makes them line up and function.

Also, might I ask why you're using Baja tie rods?

NICE! Maybe those are easier to find. I'm guessing any adjustable top hat would work if it were from other coilovers... maybe I dont have to wait for them.

The Baja tie rods are like WAYYY thicker than my stock ones so im guessing maybe they are stronger?

[DJBRANDER]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-CASTER-CA ... 26&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-CASTER-CAMBER-ALIGNMENT-PILLOWBALL-UPPER-MOUNT-PLATES-KIT-/181260716326?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1998%7CMake%3ASubaru&hash=item2a33fb0926&vxp=mtr)

HMMMM these would work then

[86bratman]

yeah, those should work.

I was just curious if they gave any sort of alignment benefits. I'll have to check into them, mine are getting a touch sloppy.

[DJBRANDER]

yeah, those should work.

I was just curious if they gave any sort of alignment benefits. I'll have to check into them, mine are getting a touch sloppy.

Might I suggest doing both inner and outers? SO much easier to do than just the outers. Really accessible under the car, took me like 25min to replace them. And you can just take out the whole assembly, measure it and assemble the new stuff and put it in. Makes it easier and faster for the alignment people.

[r3v_v3ng3]

:smt023 work emotion kai

[DJBRANDER]

Stopped off at Destruction Warehouse for a custom light bar.

My Friend Vinny really lives up to his name. Everything was fabricated from scratch. I couldnt be happier!

I also ordered 2 more hellas to finish it off

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/1607049_10152124469329223_296202447_n_zp-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/1607049_10152124469329223_296202447_n_zps7fea0669.jpg.html)

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[dynonacht]

OMG I need that light bar in my life <3

[DJBRANDER]

OMG I need that light bar in my life <3

Call him up, I'm sure he could pull my bar off and make a template.

1-847-406-9200 give him a call and see what he can do for you.

[dynonacht]

Bristol aint to bad of a drive from Farmington mn.

[Muse]

Wait... Fiero wheels fit Legacys? You, sir, have just blown my mind. Sweet ride.

[DJBRANDER]

Wait... Fiero wheels fit Legacys? You, sir, have just blown my mind. Sweet ride.


Right? Best $50 ive ever spent! Other than the sunfire/cavalier they were the only GM 5x100 cars.

[Roughandready]

Sick wagon. What sort of gear shifter is that?

[DJBRANDER]

Sick wagon. What sort of gear shifter is that?

It's a subaru shift extender with a bend in it. Got it from ebay for like $10. Then the knob is a touge factory machined aluminum piece.

OH and I just got a grip royal!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/265_5601_zps74e16865-2.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/265_5601_zps74e16865.jpg.html)

[Dead91silvia]

Not a bad build!

You need to update your thread though. Take a look at the MR I rules and dot he needed editing and you will be good. Mainly just the title.

[LeggyxPower]

any updates??

[DJBRANDER]

did some stuff. Got new wheels, refinished them. Put on an integra front lip and got ANOTHER steering wheel, a vintage nardi.


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My coilovers go on tomorrow. I got BC BR's now lol.

[foohfooh]

Hey. Couple of requests. Im curious about your external oil cooler setup. Mind taking a few more photos? I found what looks to be a truck oil cooler and was wondering if it could work. Also so more pics of lip would be cool.

[DJBRANDER]

The oil cooler set up is a mock up that I dont use anymore. But the lip is a BIS style 98 Integra front lip off ebay for $40. All I had to do was shave parts of the center off and trim the edges.

[peugoby]

Nice wagon! You have some great mods. I was curious what size of Whiteline Steering rack bushings you used? Is it the 25mm or 30mm ones?

[DJBRANDER]

I went with the 25mm ones. They fit fine.

[DJBRANDER]

Coils are back on:

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then made some cool center caps with my vinyl machine:

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[Dead91silvia]

Strange and odd wheel/tire setup, but I kinda like it!

[peugoby]

I went with the 25mm ones. They fit fine.

Great, thanks! The coils look awesome on there

[DJBRANDER]

Fixed everything, ball joints, tie rods and brakes. then did some cool things.

Painted my lip kit and installed it. It's a 98 Integra front lip and 2006 Mazda 6 side skirts. I also recieved a harness for my birthday and installed it.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/04/11133687_10153133899534223_2873899222908-1.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/user/SeventyOneBlue/media/11133687_10153133899534223_287389922290839047_n_zpsfef4928n.jpg.html)

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[CaleDeRoo]

What mods were needed to fit the skirts?

[DJBRANDER]

2in of trimming on the rear and a notch cut out for the rear door.

[CaleDeRoo]

They look good