yaya's 2001 Legacy L wagon - 11/21 Fujitsubo!

[yaya]

Figured I'd share my progress here, been lurking for a bit.

Picked up this as a daily driver completely stock in May 2013.

Here is how she currently looks:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/_MG_1824_zpsimrkqoqn-2.jpg

Picked up a new daily.

Mods:

Motor/Exhaust/Dress Up
Fujitsubo Legalis R

Drivetrain
Beatrush Rear Diff Crossmember (waiting for r180 install)
Kartboy 5MT Shift lever
Kartboy Front Shifter Stay Bushing
Kartboy Rear Shifter Stay Bushing
RWD Conversion
TiC 5MT Linkage Update
TiC Pivot Bushings

Interior
04 Legacy Center Console
Alcantara Shift Boot (Charcoal w/ red stitch)
Beatrush Aluminum Pedals (black BRZ fitment)
Broadway Blue Convex Rearview Mirror (270mm)
Forester Din Pocket
JDM BH5 Aluminum Door Sills
JDM BH5 Cargo Mat
JDM BH5 Door Cards
JDM BH5 S-E Sun Visors (black)
JDM BH5 S-E Weather stripping (black)
JDM Rev. D E-Tune 5MT Cluster
JDM S401 Hazard Button
LED Interior Lights (hvac, map, cabin, rear hatch)
Nardi Wood Grain Steering Wheel (burnt Ti hardware)
OEM Carpet (new/dyed black)
Nissan Auo Up/Down Window Switches
Recaro SRDs (grey)
STI GDB Floormats
Tommy Kaira Shift Knob

Electronics/Stereo
JL 10w3 v3 Subwoofer (box built, need to install)
JL XD300/1 Amplifier (need to install)
OEM Tweeter Kit
Polk DB651 Front Speakers
Panasonic ETC (need to install)
Pioneer AppRadio 2

Exterior
Blitzen Outer Taillight Garnish
Ganador Mirrors
G-Square Mid Spoiler/garnish
Hippo Sleek Grille
Honda Rear Wiper (Pilot arm w/ Fit blade)
JDM B4 Grille
JDM Headlights (TRS FXR 3.0 Bi-Xenon Retrofit)
JDM BP/BL Bumper Pole (need to install)
JDM GTB Fog Lights
JDM GTB Front Bumper
JDM GTB Front Lip
JDM GTB Roof Rails
JDM GTB Rear Bumper w/ Optional Lip
JDM GTB Taillights
JDM GTB Touring Sideskirts
Prova Eyelids
Syms Flat Gate (need to install)
Zero/Sports Side Strakes (need to install)
Zero/Sports Spoiler

Suspension/Chassis
05 STI Front Knuckles modded for more steering angle
Cusco Center Power Brace (need to install)
Cusco Front Endlinks
Cusco Front Power Brace
Cusco Rear Crossmember Reinforcement (need to install)
Cusco Rear Strut Bar
Fortune Auto 500s w/ Radial Bearing Upgrade (05 STI lower mounts)
JDM BH5 GTB Aluminum Control Arms
Kartboy Rear End Links
Laile/Beatrush Roof Cage (need to finish installing)
Megan Racing Rear Camber Arms
Whiteline Adjustable Rear Toe Arms (need to install)
Whiteline RCA
Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings
Whiteline Toe Lock Kit (need to install)

Wheels/Brakes
06/07 WRX Rear 2 pot calipers
300ZX TT front calipers
Godspeed Brakes caliper bracket (rear)
KNS Brakes caliper bracket (front)
Project Kics Caliber Heptagon Lugs
Project Kics 15mm adapters (4x)
Stoptech Slotter Rotors (2015 WRX front)
Stoptech Blank rotors (rear)
Stoptech Street front pads (f/r)
Syms SS Brake Lines

Summer:
BBS LM (reverse mount) 17x8 +25 17x9 +27
205/45/17 front
215/45/17 rear

Winter:
BBS RGII 17x8 + 45 17x9 +45

5x114 Conversion Parts

Rear:
Custom Rear Knuckles Machined to use 08 STI Bearings (acquired)
Backing Plates (acquired)
KNS 2 pot adapters
Gravel Rear Rotors
STI Axles (acquired)
R180 (acquired)

Wishlist
abs delete
wider/lower
tubbed front fenders
double staggered wheels
random jdm trinkets
recover rear seat
blackout interior

[yaya]

More pics:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/driveway_bh2_zpsa7630cf5-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/IMG_20130906_140254_zpsb4d636b9-2.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/IMG_20131109_154001_zpsb6e9314e-2.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/IMG_20131109_153929_zpsf7bcb90a-2.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/11/IMG_20131129_153349_zps0d8669c9-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/IMG_20131229_103208_zpsf18xfhhz-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/IMG_20131229_125916_zpscsynqbvo-2.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/IMG_20131230_091730_zpsdwkje2g4-2.jpg

[Lancaster6]

I was watching your build over on LGT.com, I'm glad you're posting here too! Wagon looks wicked sweet man.

[98legwag]

I was watching your build over on LGT.com, I'm glad you're posting here too! Wagon looks wicked sweet man.
Same here.

[Emsea]

I really like that Nardi wheel and I lol'ed at the shift knob. It's so tiny!

[chrish8r]

Very nice looking.

[yaya]

Picked up some new to me seats today.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_20140305_192616_zps8aapprfc-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140305_192616_zps8aapprfc.jpg.html)

[Muse]

Niiiiice!

[Chief]

eee nice seats, buddy!!where buy it?

[yaya]

Thanks guys. I picked them up from a local guy.

[98legwag]

There a few people caravaning down to MD for the SLI MD meet in a few weeks. Any chance you'll join them? I would like to see your car in person.

viewtopic.php?f=32&t=27959 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=27959)

[yaya]

Not likely. I barely make it to local meets.

[Muse]

What part of CT are you from?

[yaya]

Simsbury/Granby

[snail282]

Sweet car dude.
I was wondering if you could give me the run down on your brake set up (or just link your build thread I guess).
Also is that a pioneer app radio 2 I spy? I've got one but I've had a hell of a time getting my phone hooked up to it.

[yaya]

Sweet car dude.
I was wondering if you could give me the run down on your brake set up (or just link your build thread I guess).
Also is that a pioneer app radio 2 I spy? I've got one but I've had a hell of a time getting my phone hooked up to it.

Front:
300ZX TT calipers
KNS Brakes adapters (plug and play)


Rear:
06/07 WRX 2 pots
Godspeed caliper adapters (had to some grinding to make them fit)

and all around:
Stoptech pads/blank rotors
Syms Brake lines


Yes, it's an appradio 2. My phone is rooted running ARLiberator, but my phone has seen better days. Most of the time I just use it to listen to my iPod. Once a month or so I connect my phone so I can use the navigation, but I always have to reset my Bluetooth connection. When I first installed it, it was smooth sailing, lately not so much.

[rkrenicki]

You put 4 pots in the rear? What did you use for a rotor for that?

[yaya]

You put 4 pots in the rear? What did you use for a rotor for that?

lol

just 2 pot rears, fixed my typo

[rkrenicki]

Ah, okay. I was hoping it was true.. that would be impressive to have 4 pots all the way around.

[Dead91silvia]

Front:
300ZX TT calipers
KNS Brakes adapters (plug and play)



Was just looking for the brackets. Thanks! :smt023

[yaya]

Ah, okay. I was hoping it was true.. that would be impressive to have 4 pots all the way around.

Would be interesting. I have seen subies with dual rear 2 pot setups before for drifting, but never seen an oem 4 pot fit on the rear.

[yaya]

Seat rails and Zero/Sports Side Strakes arrived today. Still waiting on one more part to leave the land of Godzilla...

drivers side rail
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_20140326_165541_zpshivqua3w-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140326_165541_zpshivqua3w.jpg.html)

passenger side rail
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_20140326_165722_zpsuhq0ihaq-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140326_165722_zpsuhq0ihaq.jpg.html)

zero/sports strakes (these are made for a rev. D, but I'll make them work with my A-C skirts)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_20140326_163727_zpso5xqaxvi-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140326_163727_zpso5xqaxvi.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_20140326_163818_zpsxv7vitpu-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140326_163818_zpsxv7vitpu.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_20140326_163853_zpscw4qkkq2-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140326_163853_zpscw4qkkq2.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_20140326_164320_zps3mjfilfw-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140326_164320_zps3mjfilfw.jpg.html)

[teeceRS]

followed this build on LGT. Absolute sex and inspiration for my green L wagon. :D

[yaya]

Installed the seats last night...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_20140327_184828_zpsvnrfp6fw-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140327_184828_zpsvnrfp6fw.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_20140327_194444_zpsm5hmqv6b-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140327_194444_zpsm5hmqv6b.jpg.html)

[yaya]

Couple better pics my brother took last night of my dirty car.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_6944_zpsb27cdb0b-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_6944_zpsb27cdb0b.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_6958_zpsb3979262-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_6958_zpsb3979262.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/03/IMG_6959_zps6823d8c4-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_6959_zps6823d8c4.jpg.html)

And a fun edit he posted on his IG
http://instagram.com/p/mEcC1bHy6M

[teeceRS]

what benefits do you have from that cusco bar on the front?

[yaya]

Lol

It's mostly aesthetics, as are most of my mods on this car.

[teeceRS]

I was gonna say... I don't see much gain there hahaha. I still dig it though

[yaya]

I suppose if you had a turbo setup and a front mount, it would help reinforce the front end with the beam removed.

[teeceRS]

I knew something was missing! How do you attach your bumper without the rebar then?

[yaya]

I still have my beam.

[LeggyxPower]

your wagon looks beautiful man, its lowered to the perfect height and the interior is sexy

[yaya]

^Thanks! More to come on the interior this summer...

Installed a couple things today

Nissan Auto up/down window switches
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20140402_144720_zpslwa3nmb6-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140402_144720_zpslwa3nmb6.jpg.html)

JDM GTB Sideskirts
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20140402_203638_zpsdvcbkqay-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140402_203638_zpsdvcbkqay.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20140402_203626_zpskfxrv3of-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140402_203626_zpskfxrv3of.jpg.html)

[teeceRS]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20140402_144720_zpslwa3nmb6-1.jpg
i want to do this. please teach me!!! haha

[yaya]

98-04 Nissan Frontier module, plug and play

http://www.ebay.com/itm/330872851766?ss ... 1497.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/330872851766?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

[teeceRS]

and it works too!! omg omg omg i love you hahahaha. if only it was one click up too but close enough!!

[yaya]

and it works too!! omg omg omg i love you hahahaha. if only it was one click up too but close enough!!

The fronts are one click up!

[Lancaster6]

98-04 Nissan Frontier module, plug and play

http://www.ebay.com/itm/330872851766?ss ... 1497.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/330872851766?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

This is awesome! I didn't know that such a thing existed. I'll have to order this soon, as my buddy has auto up/down front windows in his Audi, and it makes me jealous lol.

[Muse]

The plugs are the same?

[yaya]

Yes. It is a direct plug and play.

[Muse]

Aaand... Now, I hope I'm not just going to make you repeat yourself, but what did you do to attach it? Or is it, as you said before, direct fit?

Also, JDM skirts are looking great. did they come off the same car as the bumper, or did you just get lucky that they match?

[Lancaster6]

Aaand... Now, I hope I'm not just going to make you repeat yourself, but what did you do to attach it? Or is it, as you said before, direct fit?

Also, JDM skirts are looking great. did they come off the same car as the bumper, or did you just get lucky that they match?
Comparing the Nissan switch with the 00-04 Legacy switch, the shape and mounting points are exactly the same. So it appears that you just pop the old one out, then put the Nissan one in and you're all set.

[teeceRS]

You guys know that Nissan has been manufacturing the window switch modules for Subaru since the 90s right?

[yaya]

The switch requires no modification, just pop the old one out and swap the Nissan one in it's place.

The bumper and skirts are from different cars, just happen to be the same color. And my rear spoiler is the same color, as well as the other piece I have on it's way...

[Muse]

You guys know that Nissan has been manufacturing the window switch modules for Subaru since the 90s right?
I do now! this makes me wonder what else you can swap... The other door's switches, maybe? to make it all match...

[rkrenicki]

That is funny timing, we were just talking about Auto-close windows at the meet this past weekend since the S401 has it.. I was going to look into modifying a JDM window switch, but this makes it significantly easier!

[amgarrety]

Well would you look at that, I just found my next modification.

[yaya]

I found it on a thread on lgt.com (so I can't take credit).

I wanted to swap my actual switches to the Nissan unit, but after taking them apart they are a completely different design. Curiousity has me wondering if the passenger side switch has the auto feature too, which would be a nice compliment.

[Dead91silvia]

I found it on a thread on lgt.com (so I can't take credit).

I wanted to swap my actual switches to the Nissan unit, but after taking them apart they are a completely different design. Curiousity has me wondering if the passenger side switch has the auto feature too, which would be a nice compliment.

That is pretty cool. Thanks for sharing the info.

As for the pass side auto up, I dont think they have that. Even the Japanese built (JDM) cars dont. I do like the auto up for my GT-B though.

Just wondering... Why dont you get those parts painted up?

[amgarrety]

As for the pass side auto up, I dont think they have that. Even the Japanese built (JDM) cars dont. I do like the auto up for my GT-B though.


Do JDM cars normally have auto up for the passenger side on the drivers switch panel as well? I was under the impression they didn't (at least on the GT-B and S401), but if this has it, maybe the passenger switch may as well?

[yaya]

Just wondering... Why dont you get those parts painted up?

It will get painted soon, been waiting on warmer weather and all my parts to arrive/get installed. Should have the last part I've been waiting on in the next couple days.

[Dead91silvia]

As for the pass side auto up, I dont think they have that. Even the Japanese built (JDM) cars dont. I do like the auto up for my GT-B though.


Do JDM cars normally have auto up for the passenger side on the drivers switch panel as well? I was under the impression they didn't (at least on the GT-B and S401), but if this has it, maybe the passenger switch may as well?

Just the driver side, driver window. So this new switch is pretty cool!




Just wondering... Why dont you get those parts painted up?

It will get painted soon, been waiting on warmer weather and all my parts to arrive/get installed. Should have the last part I've been waiting on in the next couple days.

I can understand that. I do just about everything myself. My education is in paint/body and I cant stand multi-color parts, but I can understand painting temps. That can suck when you want to get something done but have no booth to do it in.

Did you work anything out with Red85celica for the rear E-Tune II bumper?

[yaya]

Sadly no. I found a shipping option I was willing to pay for, but he forgot about me and sold it locally. It would have been perfect with my other pieces.

I have some JDM Rear Spats, but I think they are too small compared to the size of the rear bumper. I have some diffuser ideas I'm mulling over trying instead, just not sure they are the look I want either.

[Dead91silvia]

Oh bummer... He's a good friend of mine and he did say something about shipping it, but I was on the east coast for a bit. Shipping things that big for both of us is a new thing.

I'm sure another will pop up though.

[yaya]

Yeah it's too bad for me.

If I new a couple people that wanted a bumper from Japan to split shipping costs I'd go for it, but for now I'm going to look into something else.

I already paid for my own large container of parts last year, I don't have enough left to offset the cost for just a bumper.

[yaya]

Pictars

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG20140407WA0006_zps0ozjslcx-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG-20140407-WA0006_zps0ozjslcx.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20140407_163809_zpsxb1khvju-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140407_163809_zpsxb1khvju.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20140407_163744_zpshkmtszb7-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140407_163744_zpshkmtszb7.jpg.html)

G-Square Rear Garnish

Quick test fit

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20140407_163948_zpsmucpuk13-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140407_163948_zpsmucpuk13.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20140407_164000_zps5hdee0rs-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140407_164000_zps5hdee0rs.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20140407_164014_zpsb8cbe5au-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140407_164014_zpsb8cbe5au.jpg.html)

Color mismatch makes it look funny for now.

[Muse]

Very unique. I've never seen a mid-wing for the third gens.

[rkrenicki]

Might as well just paint the rest of the car blue to match all of your parts.

[yaya]

Very unique. I've never seen a mid-wing for the third gens.

There are a couple different ones, I like the subtle-ness of this one.


Might as well just paint the rest of the car blue to match all of your parts.

Wish is wasn't so expensive for a legit respray. I love that color.

I've already got my paint supplies ready to go though. Once I work out the rear end, I will work on getting it one color.

[teeceRS]

Very awesome! I was wondering if there was something like this for our generation considering the style of the hatch on the following generation. I like that they integrated a waist spoiler as well.

[yaya]

Very awesome! I was wondering if there was something like this for our generation considering the style of the hatch on the following generation. I like that they integrated a waist spoiler as well.

It exists, but has been discontinued for some time. There are others though too (Zero/Sports, Air Walker, etc...)

[yaya]

Been slowly working on reconditioning a set of SSR Professor SP1s since last summer...

(Old mockup)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20130626_155641_zps3b9f27e5-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20130626_155641_zps3b9f27e5.jpg.html)

Finally dropped the lips off for polishing and the faces off for powder coating this week. Still need to order some tires, but they should be ready in a couple weeks.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20140416_131801875_HDR_zpsg4ymqlql-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140416_131801875_HDR_zpsg4ymqlql.jpg.html)

[Muse]

Those are gonna look so badass. As much as I like the BBS's in general, they just look too plain on your car.

[teeceRS]

the BBS's are definitely a nice touch, but the SSR's will compliment the rest of the car better. What color are you having the faces done in?

[yaya]

The color is called lazer bronze, and the lips will be a mirror polish. Should look pretty good with the car resprayed too.

[MRLancaster]

I want your job. :(

[yaya]

Lol

Cheap car = room to play :)

[Somthy]

Im jealous of those wheels very much. They will look great on the wagon sir.

[yaya]

Those are gonna look so badass. As much as I like the BBS's in general, they just look too plain on your car.

I've been toying with the idea of cleaning them up and then trading them for something different.


Im jealous of those wheels very much. They will look great on the wagon sir.

Thanks. I got them for a deal because they needed some tlc, hopefully they turn out they way I want.

[yaya]

Started taking apart my spare headlights for a retrofit project last night.

Before pic:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20140425_104328_zpsyk2fsvzc-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140425_104328_zpsyk2fsvzc.jpg.html)

The "plan" is to use the lens and housing from the JDM lights, with the reflector bowl and shroud from my original L lights. Then I can use a normal size bi-xenon projector, oem ballasts and factory headlight leveler motors.

[yaya]

Disassembled both sets of lights today and did a little comparing.

L Headlights
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20140425_171418_zpsc9tmc5ke-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140425_171418_zpsc9tmc5ke.jpg.html)

JDM Headlights
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20140425_171149_zpso9mt3g31-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140425_171149_zpso9mt3g31.jpg.html)

Shroud Comparison
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20140425_171519_zpsd0bkjr0g-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140425_171519_zpsd0bkjr0g.jpg.html)

Reflector Comparison
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20140425_171620_zpswqjngzbf-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140425_171620_zpswqjngzbf.jpg.html)

Housing Comparison
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/04/IMG_20140425_171708_zpsql95mfzr-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140425_171708_zpsql95mfzr.jpg.html)

The reflector bowls are an easy swap. The shrouds are going take a little work to make the turn signal and city lights fit/work in the JDM housing.

[yaya]

Picked up a set of base model JDM headlights super cheap (look just like my L lights). The USDM L lights shroud was going to take a lot of fabrication to make the city light and turn signal fit and work right. The base model JDM lights have the same style corner lights as the others I have but will allow for a larger bi-xenon projector.

After work I installed my Cusco Rear Strut Brace

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[yaya]

Finally installed my kph to mph converter after work today.

Also order tires, hopefully my SSRs pieces are finished next week.

[yaya]

Picked up some polished bits this morning

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_20140506_104825_zpss6gwwzqj-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140506_104825_zpss6gwwzqj.jpg.html)

Picking up the faces tomorrow.

[akcel]

man this thing is cool. subscribing. now im looking all over ebay for those window switches, but all of the ones i see only have one auto up?

[yaya]

man this thing is cool. subscribing. now im looking all over ebay for those window switches, but all of the ones i see only have one auto up?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1998-2004-Front ... 56648197b1 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1998-2004-Frontier-Sentra-Altima-Xterra-Power-Window-Master-Switch-NEW-/371053402033?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item56648197b1)

[yaya]

Picked up the faces from the powder coater this week.

Lazer Bronze faces
New center caps
Project Kics R26 lugs

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_20140509_195634_zps42hx7in6-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140509_195634_zps42hx7in6.jpg.html)

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[yaya]

Mock up of retrofit. Was going to paint, but I'm liking the all chrome look. Projector and shroud will move back about a half inch before I'm done.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/etaguda8-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/3a4aqu7e-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/ujezahur-1.jpg

[twoheadedboy]

Those wheel faces look great in bronze!

[Yamazaki]

Those lights actually look pretty good. I can't wait to see the finished product.

[yaya]

Those wheel faces look great in bronze!

Thanks. Hardware should be here this weekend to start putting them back together.


Those lights actually look pretty good. I can't wait to see the finished product.

I'm liking how they are turning out. I'm a fan of the jdm reflector/city light setup.

[MRLancaster]

So glad you kept them chrome! They look a lot nice chrome, and look more like they came like that. Great job!

[yaya]

So glad you kept them chrome! They look a lot nice chrome, and look more like they came like that. Great job!

Thanks, I agree. Sometimes painting them cheapens the look. I was only going to emulate the look of the JDM/GT lights, but the chrome is staying.

[yaya]

Anodizing Ti hardware success!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/u9eza6ys-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/8ede6y4e-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/5ytepyna-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/hebe9u3y-1.jpg

Also started another project...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_20140517_161033_zpscqjtg5i5-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140517_161033_zpscqjtg5i5.jpg.html)

[teeceRS]

Does that bolt up at the rear arm straps for the seat belts? how's it feel and what'd you get it off of. buddy of mine suggested that as well

[yaya]

It's mounted further back. Not sure I have it in the right spot though... I have the front and side bars I still need to install too.

[yaya]

Boom... retrofit done.

Passenger side done...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG20140525WA0008_zpsyrrzvil0-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG-20140525-WA0008_zpsyrrzvil0.jpg.html)

All oem back...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG20140525WA0006_zpsi8ofo5gx-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG-20140525-WA0006_zpsi8ofo5gx.jpg.html)

Passenger installed...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_20140525_201556_zps0f12fp1u-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140525_201556_zps0f12fp1u.jpg.html)

All done.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_20140526_183755_zps4qnun8od-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140526_183755_zps4qnun8od.jpg.html)

Eventually I'll wire up the oem headlight leveler motors and switch.

[Grimmrican]

Omg Johnny 5 lives on lol. Retros came out good

[yaya]

lol thanks

[rkrenicki]

Hah.. with the projectors and the eyelids... your car looks pissed.

[yaya]

Hah.. with the projectors and the eyelids... your car looks pissed.

I'm really happy with how it turned out. I wanted to just do a low beam retrofit on the JDMs, but I didn't like the projector choices.

[STREET-SPEC]

I wanna do the same kind of retrofit! Looks nice!

Do you think that lip will fit the 03-04 legacy bumper with the fogs/gt bumper?

[yaya]

Thanks.

Doubtful the lip will fit a non-JDM bumper.

[Huffer]

Extremely cool build. I like it!

[Redcam1]

Passenger installed...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/05/IMG_20140525_201556_zps0f12fp1u-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140525_201556_zps0f12fp1u.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/I7QIrV9png-1.jpg

[Grimmrican]

^lol perfect !!!

[yaya]

Ha

It was only like that for about 10 minutes.

[yaya]

Hello new wheels

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/aha3edu4-1.jpg

[Muse]

Oh, come ON! Give us color, man!

[yaya]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/uvadejy8-1.jpg

Needs a few things, then I'll get some real pictures.

[teeceRS]

ooooh girl!

[yaya]

Quick picture from today's activities...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/IMG_20140608_184921_zpsqeqa9x6y-1.jpg

[teeceRS]

did you dip it or is it primer?

[yaya]

It's dipped. Satin anthracite.

[Dead91silvia]

I got all excited when it said "paint!"... I'm not a fan of dip.... :-(

But it does look better.

[yaya]

Lol

Fan of it or not. I bought the car with the intent to dip it. It is not worth the body work and cost of a real paint job.

[yaya]

Some pics from yesterday:

Prep:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/IMG_20140608_202059_zpsu3awu7wv-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140608_202059_zpsu3awu7wv.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/IMG_20140608_142426_zpsglbvzecc-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140608_142426_zpsglbvzecc.jpg.html)

Base coats of black:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/IMG20140608WA0006_zpstyutwuxi-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG-20140608-WA0006_zpstyutwuxi.jpg.html)

Color:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/IMG20140608WA0009_zpsnpx7sjr9-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG-20140608-WA0009_zpsnpx7sjr9.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/IMG_20140608_184854_zpsa1vnqrlp-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140608_184854_zpsa1vnqrlp.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/IMG_20140608_184908_zpsim4gp6bw-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140608_184908_zpsim4gp6bw.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/IMG_20140608_184932_zpsh2hfhcl9-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140608_184932_zpsh2hfhcl9.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/IMG_20140608_184824_zpssgi31cmo-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140608_184824_zpssgi31cmo.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/IMG_20140608_184954_zpsqz7niklv-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140608_184954_zpsqz7niklv.jpg.html)

[Muse]

I looked at that first picture of it dipped, and thought, "Dude, I asked for color pictures!"

Seriously sexy though... And those first two pics look like chameleon paint black to green... I know it's just the base paint showing through the first coat of dip... But I'm really wanting to see that color combo in a chameleon now.

[98legwag]

Looks good.

[Dead91silvia]

Lol

Fan of it or not. I bought the car with the intent to dip it. It is not worth the body work and cost of a real paint job.

With as many rare parts as you got, that statement does not compute. Unless you plan to sell it in like 6 months. A decent re-spray can start at $800-1000, at least over here.

Either way, it's your ride. Only matters if you are happy with it or not.

[yaya]

Lol

Fan of it or not. I bought the car with the intent to dip it. It is not worth the body work and cost of a real paint job.

With as many rare parts as you got, that statement does not compute. Unless you plan to sell it in like 6 months. A decent re-spray can start at $800-1000, at least over here.

Either way, it's your ride. Only matters if you are happy with it or not.

800-1000 isn't going to get me what I would want for a paint job. However, for 350ish and a few hours of my time... I'm happy for now.

I have no idea how long I will have the car for, that depends on a lot of factors. If I keep it long enough to justify a full respray, then I can peel this off and do that. Just isn't in the cards right now.

[Dead91silvia]

Fair enough. I think it would look pretty sexy with a fresh coat of green. I had a green BH GT a few years ago and loved that color, so thats part of it. If it was the baby vomit green (light green) anything would be an improvement! haha

What are the next set of plans now?

[yaya]

I've never really liked the green.

Next up:
Spacers
Install rear bumper/lip (when it gets here)
Finish blacking out pillars/headliner
Finish installing Beatrush roof braces
Rear end work... (maybe new subframe, install Whiteline arms, rwd)

[teeceRS]

shiiiiiiiiiittt looks fantastic!! My wheels are anthracite. Great job, i'm a huge dip fan. I dipped my old Impreza RS flat black. Stoked for further progression.

[shaggin-wagon]

just wondering where you ordered your (Prova Eyelids) from?

and how hard was it to swap over those R32 brakes?

[Muse]

just wondering where you ordered your (Prova Eyelids) from?

and how hard was it to swap over those R32 brakes?
They're Z32 brakes, second-generation 300zx. IIRC, there's bracket kits that make it pretty easy, if a bit expensive.

[teeceRS]

how come you didn't put the mid-spoiler/tail light garnish on?

[yaya]

just wondering where you ordered your (Prova Eyelids) from?

and how hard was it to swap over those R32 brakes?

I got the eyelids secondhand from a guy on uklegacy.com

The z32 calipers were easy. They can be found for about $100, then the bracket is from knsbrakes.com. Runs 06-07 Subaru 4 pot calipers and 05-09 LGT rotors.

[yaya]

how come you didn't put the mid-spoiler/tail light garnish on?

I picked up a set of spare corner lights with Blitzen covers on them, but they just showed up this week. They are getting dipped, then trading my old JDM lights/garnish, then installing with the G-Square garnish at the same time. The G-Square garnish is already painted and ready to be installed.

[yaya]

Do the JDM turbo axleback exhaust sections bolt up to our cars?

[Yamazaki]

Do the JDM turbo axleback exhaust sections bolt up to our cars?
Mine didn't. I have an STi Genome exhaust but it was modified to fit.

[yaya]

Do the JDM turbo axleback exhaust sections bolt up to our cars?
Mine didn't. I have an STi Genome exhaust but it was modified to fit.

Do you recall what kind of modification? Like was it too long or too short? Or was the piping just all wrong?

I'm looking for something to fill out the rear, in lieu of the hidden "L" turn down exhaust.

[Yamazaki]

Do you recall what kind of modification? Like was it too long or too short? Or was the piping just all wrong?

I'm looking for something to fill out the rear, in lieu of the hidden "L" turn down exhaust.
The piping was totally wrong. Unfortunately, the shop I took it too didn't just cut up the midpipe, they cut off the flange on both the axleback AND the midpipe and then bent a pipe in between to fit and welded it all together. I was fine with the result until I actually saw it from underneath.

I totally understand where you are coming from about the exhaust. I have a big cutout in my bumper and it just looked stupid with the little "limp dick" exhaust.

[yaya]

Now to decide if I pick up something and have it modified? Or, do I have something custom made?

I don't really want anything loud (slow car is slow). Just want to look nice and fit well with the JDM rear bumper and lip.

[98legwag]

What about picking up an 04-05 wrx or a STI axle back and making it fit? I have a wrx axle back welded to the mid pipe on my 98.
http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g378/98legwag/98%20Legacy%20Wagon/20140118_145643_zpszsfn18an.jpg

[yaya]

What about picking up an 04-05 wrx or a STI axle back and making it fit? I have a wrx axle back welded to the mid pipe on my 98.


That is a possibility.

[yaya]

Did a little work today on the rear.

Swapped the corners and tested out the G-Square garnish, waiting a sale/trade on the old corners and garnish before installing.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/IMG_20140623_112817_zpsdnk2wksz-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140623_112817_zpsdnk2wksz.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/IMG_20140623_112939_zpstmkxlbvs-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140623_112939_zpstmkxlbvs.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/IMG_20140623_112754_zpsuky7z06h-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140623_112754_zpsuky7z06h.jpg.html)

Then I installed some rear spacers:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/06/IMG20140623WA0010_zps828gqthb-1.jpg

effectively 18x8 +19

I'll do the fronts later this week.

[98legwag]

I like the JDM tails and garnish with the mid wing.

[yaya]

I like the JDM tails and garnish with the mid wing.

Thanks. Hopefully I can do a final install on the garnish soon and get some real pictures.

Got the front spacers fitted last week:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_20140625_192131_zpsa2hdw6r4-1.jpg

Also took delivery of this switch/wiring I'd been hunting for a bit:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_20140701_215622_zps3vm27uc3-1.jpg

[Muse]

Ohhh? What is it?

[yaya]

JDM parking pole switch and wiring.

I've had a parking pole from a BL/BP sitting in my box of goodies for a couple years.

[yaya]

Small update - burnt Ti steering wheel hardware

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_20140719_200233_zpssmiihelg-1.jpg

[yaya]

Finally installed my G-Square rear garnish yesterday

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_20140728_075908_zpsobduo8pf-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140728_075908_zpsobduo8pf.jpg.html)

[Muse]

that is ballin'.

[yaya]

Couple little things are on their way to finish off the rear. Should be all set in a couple weeks.

[yaya]

One of those things arrived finally...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/07/IMG_20140729_195851_zpsv0tewjgf-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140729_195851_zpsv0tewjgf.jpg.html)

[Muse]

Niiice!

[yaya]

JDM Rear Bumper/Lip installed!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/IMG_20140803_155929_zpskpiuri9u-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140803_155929_zpskpiuri9u.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/IMG_20140803_160000_zpsd9acmf19-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140803_160000_zpsd9acmf19.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/IMG_20140803_160028_zpsyataowke-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20140803_160028_zpsyataowke.jpg.html)

Need an exhaust to fill up that cutout now.

[soba noodle]

Nice, I never ended up putting the rear lip on mine. Get a Fujitsubo muffler - Genome is crap: crap quality, average sound.

[Redcam1]

Looking goooood.

I'll take that stock rear bumper off your hands if you don't want it haha.

[yaya]

Nice, I never ended up putting the rear lip on mine. Get a Fujitsubo muffler - Genome is crap: crap quality, average sound.

Thanks. I had a Genome on my old WRX for a bit, it was rare-ish, but it was raspy. I've actually keep going back and looking at Fujitsubo.


Looking goooood.

I'll take that stock rear bumper off your hands if you don't want it haha.

Thanks. You're welcome to it if you want it. The beam under it is rotten, but the bumper cover itself is decent (just covered in plastidip lol).

[teeceRS]

Perks of Plastidip. You can install and dip away, and in a short time your new part will be matched to your car! No waiting weeks on end for the body shop to prep the piece, then color match it, then blend it with your 10+ year old paint. I've considered doing my wagon, but idk, i love this color so much! haha

[scoobyleg]

It's absolutely Gorgeous.

[yaya]

Did a quick mockup of my recently acquired Syms Flat Gate:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/IMG_20140818_152609608_zpsxtgjtuzs-1.jpg

[yaya]

Got out with my brother today and got some real photos:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/_MG_1854_zps3evuy1c4-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/_MG_1854_zps3evuy1c4.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/_MG_1849_zpsllnrxvgd-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/_MG_1849_zpsllnrxvgd.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/_MG_1830_zpscbmzxhtp-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/_MG_1830_zpscbmzxhtp.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/_MG_1824_zpsimrkqoqn-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/_MG_1824_zpsimrkqoqn.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/08/_MG_1863_zps6jl3ynuk-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/_MG_1863_zps6jl3ynuk.jpg.html)

[Lancaster6]

Ooh looks great man!

[yaya]

Sold my STI BBS and picked up some new winter wheels

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/28a8cf2b77c54335e84746c98017ef54-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/IMG_20140915_172702136_HDR_zpsqz68oxxx-1.jpg

[98legwag]

Those are all wrong. You should give them to me.

[yaya]

Those are all wrong. You should give them to me.

Everything is for sale for the right price :wink:

[98legwag]

I highly doubt I can meet that price right now...

[yaya]

They are also staggered and 5x114

[yaya]

Anyone know if BL/BP carpet will fit in a BE/BH?

Working on blacking out my interior and would prefer oem black carpet to dying/painting the grey/tan 3rd gen carpet.

[rkrenicki]

The mats, or the carpet itself?

The floor mats should fit okay, just not perfectly. The carpet is very different, and is not interchangeable.

[yaya]

Carpet.

Can't find black oem carpet that fits a LHD car.

[Yamazaki]

Considering everything else you've done yourself, I'm surprised you aren't willing to just dye the carpet. It was so easy, even I could do it.

[yaya]

I'm debating it. Just not sure how I want to go about it and mine isn't in great shape to start with.

[yaya]

Recently installed my JDM door sills and door cards. I have most of the plastics already painted black or picked up the black pieces from a JDM SE BH5. Working on a solution for the drivers controls and having fab work done for the Beatrush rear cage so I can wrap the headliner and put the interior back together.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/09/31069209d30c48c0873c855a6e2c2909-1.jpg

[rkrenicki]

I'm debating it. Just not sure how I want to go about it and mine isn't in great shape to start with.

New carpets can be had for fairly cheap. The Beige one is $160, the grey is $175.. since you would likely be dying it black, might as well save a few bucks with the cheaper beige one. SubaruPartsForYou is Dan Perkins Subaru in Milford, CT, so you can pick up from them locally to save on shipping too.

http://subarupartsforyou.com/c/INTERIOR ... 003/name/0 (http://subarupartsforyou.com/c/INTERIOR/INTERIOR-Carpet-Full-Replacement-/Subaru-Legacy-/2003/name/0)

[yaya]

I'm debating it. Just not sure how I want to go about it and mine isn't in great shape to start with.

New carpets can be had for fairly cheap. The Beige one is $160, the grey is $175.. since you would likely be dying it black, might as well save a few bucks with the cheaper beige one. SubaruPartsForYou is Dan Perkins Subaru in Milford, CT, so you can pick up from them locally to save on shipping too.

http://subarupartsforyou.com/c/INTERIOR ... 003/name/0 (http://subarupartsforyou.com/c/INTERIOR/INTERIOR-Carpet-Full-Replacement-/Subaru-Legacy-/2003/name/0)

They even have free shipping on orders over $150!

Do I try to Rit dye it? Or use something like dupli-color vinyl and fabric spray dye?

[rkrenicki]

I am not sure if they will ship a carpet, I know they will not ship things like hoods or fenders, and this will be just about as large. My carpet came in a box 6 feet long, and almost 4 feet tall. But, then again, the carpets are not marked as non-shippable. I guess the worst they can say is no, and Milford isnt that far from you.

I have never dyed a carpet, Yama would be able to chime in with that one.

[yaya]

I contacted them about the shipping. The cost came up as ~$60, but the code wasn't working properly. They are about 1.5 hours each way from me.

[rkrenicki]

For the code to work, you have to fill in your address and select "UPS Ground". It showed a discount of $65 for me once I filled it all in.

[yaya]

I thought I did it in the correct order. I'll try it again this afternoon. Thanks!

[yaya]

I ordered grey carpet yesterday. Planning to test out some SEM color coat on the old carpet and if it goes well, I'll spray the new carpet black with it. If not, I'll try the Rit dye method.

[yaya]

Things happened yesterday:

Dropped off BBS lips/barrels for polishing
Oil change
Transmission fluid change
Swapped in welded center diff

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/IMG_20141001_205206_zpsnwdoqhj0-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20141001_205206_zpsnwdoqhj0.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/IMAG0025_zpsdbyqirbr-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMAG0025_zpsdbyqirbr.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/IMAG0024_zps60wessvr-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMAG0024_zps60wessvr.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/th_VID20141001WA0005_zpsaku7js9imp4-1.jpg (http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll301/rj_yeamans/BH5/VID-20141001-WA0005_zpsaku7js9i.mp4)

Initial impressions:
car drives much smoother than before (not that it was even a concern before)
acceleration seems to take less effort
cornering feels much lighter/easier
even in the rain breaking the rear end loose takes effort

I topped off with gas on the initial test drive, so in a couple weeks I can report back on how the mileage has been impacted.

Install went smooth and took a little over 2 hours start to finish.

[yaya]

JDM Door switches arrived today.

You can see the different sized front control panels and why they aren't interchangeable side to side. Plan is to cut out the mirror controls and mold them in place of the single window switch. Then relocate the master window controls with aftermarket switches above the coin tray.

Smaller panel is the USDM driver side (JDM passenger)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/IMAG0028_zpsgk2qcjdp-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMAG0028_zpsgk2qcjdp.jpg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/IMAG0027_zpsrygrvm4q-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMAG0027_zpsrygrvm4q.jpg.html)

[Redcam1]

Wouldn't the folding mirror switch slot into the hole for heated mirrors on an Outback panel? Just paint the wood grain. Or am I missing something?

[yaya]

Does this clear it up?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/IMAG0029_zpsqwuajial-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMAG0029_zpsqwuajial.jpg.html)

[Redcam1]

Nope still lost haha that looks like you're putting mirror controls in the left rear door.

[yaya]

That is the panel that fits in the JDM front passenger door card (my front drivers). The JDM front door cards aren't both large panels like the USDM ones.

[Redcam1]

OOOOHHHH you have the JDM door cards now, forgot that makes total sense now.

[yaya]

Picked up the BBS shells from the polisher yesterday ... The Wheel Shop hooking it up again!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/IMG20141015WA0001_zpslrzuymasjpeg-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG-20141015-WA0001_zpslrzuymas.jpeg.html)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/IMG20141015WA0005_zpsuy5h0edwjpeg-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG-20141015-WA0005_zpsuy5h0edw.jpeg.html)

[yaya]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/11/3b2b16b59f332da715cd86c99d08f0cb-1.jpg

[WPEC]

Dope , I love LM's looking on wagon.

[Muse]

I just... No! I mean... no.... why are your WINTER wheels about a thousand times better than my summers? winters are supposed to be ugly beater wheels... Tell you what, you take my 16" snowflakes, and I'll use these LMs in the summer. I'll throw my steels on for the winter, deal?

[yaya]

I just... No! I mean... no.... why are your WINTER wheels about a thousand times better than my summers? winters are supposed to be ugly beater wheels... Tell you what, you take my 16" snowflakes, and I'll use these LMs in the summer. I'll throw my steels on for the winter, deal?

I'll sell you my SSRs lol

[Muse]

Oh, I wish...

[teeceRS]

lookin solid Jeremy!

[yaya]

Thanks!

Car is sitting for a while because I just had shoulder surgery. Might get some smaller rear tires because I'm rubbing on the side molding pretty bad. Or find someone to install my Megan rear camber arms for me.

[yaya]

Here is a shot while it was snowing last week:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/12/uploadfromtaptalk1417017233038_zps22d44d-2.jpg

Also, idle hands... been out of work for a couple weeks after having shoulder surgery, so I made my own Black Friday deals. lol

Cusco Center Power Braces
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/12/p15_zps8d21e28c-2.jpg

Cusco Rear Crossmember Braces
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/12/p16_zps9490903c-2.jpg

and some Shiny Titanium goodness
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/12/e1ab88f7be3c09ce1c2337b7531ae39b-2.jpg

[soba noodle]

Holly crap she must be stiff as a 16yo's full mast in the morning!

[yaya]

Hahaha!

[1982gl4]

Looking good man! This car has come such a long way.

[Muse]

That's some pretty blue shinyness. How big a difference do they make?

[yaya]

They just arrived Friday. Won't be installed for a bit. I'm still stuck in a sling for a while.

[teeceRS]

Mmmmm all that bracing and I'm also envious of your Beatrush roof bracing!

[yaya]

I can't wait until I can get the car to my fabricator this spring to finish installing the roof bracing...

I picked up a new set of winter wheels, with my shoulder still healing I can't do the work needed to finish fitting the LMs before Spring. I've also been researching what it will take to do a full 5x114 conversion. Hopefully that will happen in 2015.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/12/0bccd3a1a4a073c60378547c319750c1-2.jpg

[yaya]

New winter setup from a couple weeks ago

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/04/96629136e492f4cc015aa4187e86e5db-1.jpg

- - - Updated - - -

Tinkered a little bit after work today:

Front 5x114 components:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/04/IMAG0183_1_zpssq8e2th4-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMAG0183_1_zpssq8e2th4.jpg.html)
(Control arms going to the machine shop tomorrow, then powder coat and install)

Interior updates:

Beatrush BRZ pedals - need to modify the bracket for the gas pedal to finish the install (ignore dirty carpet/mats, I have new black carpet and STI floor mats waiting for the interior to get ripped apart)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/04/IMAG0188_1_zpssg8lfrcd-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMAG0188_1_zpssg8lfrcd.jpg.html)

JDM BH5 Special Edition door trim and dyed black A-pillars (potato picture)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/04/IMAG0187_zpsurr4f1mf-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMAG0187_zpsurr4f1mf.jpg.html)

JDM BH5 Special Edition black sunvisors
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/04/IMAG0186_1_zpsi0tpagkg-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMAG0186_1_zpsi0tpagkg.jpg.html)

Baja Radio/HVAC trim (no flip out cupholder)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/04/IMAG0185_zpstpg8a6xv-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMAG0185_zpstpg8a6xv.jpg.html)

04 STI E-brake handle
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/04/IMAG0190_1_zpsdhtqykam-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMAG0190_1_zpsdhtqykam.jpg.html)

Shift knob pic
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/04/IMG_20150402_184929_zpsfmgd2s9s-1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/rj_yeamans/media/BH5/IMG_20150402_184929_zpsfmgd2s9s.jpg.html)


Rear end parts getting shipped across the country tomorrow for 5x114 conversion work.

[yaya]

Anyone know what other model steering racks would be a direct swap?

Baja? 4th LGT?

[yaya]

Last week I finally got around to doing the 5x114 conversion up front.

Reman steering rack (huge pita)
Removed front axles
Cusco Endlinks
JDM BH5 aluminum control arms
OEM WRX Tie Rod ends
05 STI knuckles (modded for more steering angle)
05 STI lower coilover mounts
2015 WRX Stoptech slotted rotors
BBL LM 17x8 +27 (205/45/17)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/08/IMAG0298_zps4pmomtty-1.jpg

And today I finished installing my Beatrush pedals
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/08/IMAG0302_1_zpsfe6zukna-1.jpg

Here's a random shot of my seats my brother took last week
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/08/_MG_8973_zpsx56s0ztb-1.jpg

[yaya]

Ran some wiring for my amp/sub and backup camera, then installed black carpet.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/09/IMAG0323_zpsjohkgged-1.jpg

[nepbug]

Where did you get the black carpet?

Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

[yaya]

It was grey and I sprayed it with SEM black paint. It's been sitting in my basement for a year waiting for me to get motivated.

[meepers]

Looks wonderful! Dang your short shifter looks Uber short...

[yaya]

Looks wonderful! Dang your short shifter looks Uber short...

It's shorter than I expected it to be, but works fine.

- - - Updated - - -

Axleback acquired. Syms never made it in shipping = refund.

Picked up this Fujitsubo Legalis R last week, and have a replacement mid pipe on the way.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/10/IMAG0339_zps6mzn6voe-2.jpg

[yaya]

Got rid of my exhaust leak today. It's a little louder than I'd prefer, but sounds pretty good.

Crappy picture.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2015/11/IMG20151121WA0000_zpswvkrqoamjpeg-2.jpg

Could use longer hangers.

[dylen_bradley42]

Do you have any parts you aren't using any more?

[yaya]

Do you have any parts you aren't using any more?

Like what?

I've got a set of Zero/Sports side strakes I'm not going to use.

[dylen_bradley42]

Like what?

I've got a set of Zero/Sports side strakes I'm not going to use.

I'm looking for anything suspension wise

[yaya]

I'm looking for anything suspension wise

Sorry, nothing I can sell in that department.

[dylen_bradley42]

Sorry, nothing I can sell in that department.

Okay man i appreciate your time

[JazzMunkyy]

oh boy R180
im going to R180 swap my rear end with the 08 sti bearings
i'll be interested in seeing how you do yours
also did you widen the rear track on your car? because thats another thing im looking to do

[yaya]

oh boy R180
im going to R180 swap my rear end with the 08 sti bearings
i'll be interested in seeing how you do yours
also did you widen the rear track on your car? because thats another thing im looking to do

I've got 05 rear hubs machined to fit 08 STI bearings. All I need is a set of KNS gravel rotors so I can keep my parking brake and I can install everything. Based on conversations with the shop that did the machining, it should widen the track around ~3/8" or ~8mm per side.

[yaya]

I'm looking for anything suspension wise

Spoke too soon. I have some suspension bracing stuff I'm going to be posting up for sale soon.

[06jax2.5se]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/02/IMG_20130906_140254_zpsb4d636b9-1.jpg


Does your JDM hazard button light up? The black one in my 03 LL bean does not. I have red one in my 92x and it lights up and i like that. Also, since you have the Nardi, where did you move your crusie control toggle?

[yaya]

Does your JDM hazard button light up? The black one in my 03 LL bean does not. I have red one in my 92x and it lights up and i like that. Also, since you have the Nardi, where did you move your crusie control toggle?

Yes, the JDM hazard lights up. I removed the cruise control.

[rkrenicki]

Does your JDM hazard button light up? The black one in my 03 LL bean does not. I have red one in my 92x and it lights up and i like that. Also, since you have the Nardi, where did you move your crusie control toggle?

The US hazard switch is supposed to light up as well, but yours is likely burned out. I have yet to come across a 3rd gen with a functioning hazard switch light at this point, unless the switch was swapped out with a new one (like the red S401 switch here)

[Muse]

The US hazard switch is supposed to light up as well, but yours is likely burned out. I have yet to come across a 3rd gen with a functioning hazard switch light at this point, unless the switch was swapped out with a new one (like the red S401 switch here)

Which is a good thing to note. If you go looking for a JDM hazard switch, you're not likely to get the red one like this, as it's a restricted item for the S401 Legacy only. you have to own an S401 to be able to buy one direct from Subaru.

[06jax2.5se]

i took it out and looked and didnt see any bulbs on the side like the cruise and fog light switches have. Are these said bulbs inside and unable to be replaced without a new switch?

[Yamazaki]

Which is a good thing to note. If you go looking for a JDM hazard switch, you're not likely to get the red one like this, as it's a restricted item for the S401 Legacy only. you have to own an S401 to be able to buy one direct from Subaru.

Actually, anybody can get an S401 hazard switch.

[rkrenicki]

i took it out and looked and didnt see any bulbs on the side like the cruise and fog light switches have. Are these said bulbs inside and unable to be replaced without a new switch?

Correct, they are inside. a few people have opened them up and replaced them, but honestly its easier to just replace the whole thing.

The S401 switch (the red one pictured above) is about $40-50 after shipping and whatnot to the US. You will need to swap the plastic bracket from your US switch to convert it from RHD to LHD.

[Muse]

Oh, welp. I'm an idiot.

[dylen_bradley42]

Do you have a short throw shifter installed?

[yaya]

Do you have a short throw shifter installed?

Yes. Kartboy

[yaya]

This will be up for sale soon.

[Dead91silvia]

Selling the wagon? Sorry to hear..

[yaya]

Selling the wagon? Sorry to hear..

Yup, picked up it's replacement today.

[Dead91silvia]

What is replacing it?

[yaya]

What is replacing it?

2011 BMW 535i xDrive

[yaya]

I will post an official for sale ad this week, with what's included, pictures, vin, etc...

Going to be asking $4250 with the BBS RGIIs and everything to finish the 5x114 conversion (minus rear rotors).

[CaleDeRoo]

Damn I'd love those wheels. Good luck with the sale

[subieadam]

I like that Nissan brakes conversion!

[yaya]

Sold this over the weekend to a buddy. He's likely going to be parting the car out, so keep yours eyes peeled if there is anything you want.

[dylen_bradley42]

If he parts it out please have him get into contact with me!

[yaya]

If he parts it out please have him get into contact with me!

He's been slinging parts all over FB groups. Car is stripped and went to the scrap yard this morning.

[Dead91silvia]

That is truly a sad ending... Did it have a ton of rust or something?

[yaya]

It had a little rust, nothing more than you'd expect from a 15 year old New England car.

I tried to sell it whole for a month, only one looker. Sold it to my buddy last week for a deal so he could part it. Between selling/showing a house and now packing/moving cross-country, I didn't have time to part myself, or I would have.

[jhill1977]

So after some poking around I found this posting. I'd liek to add the auto up/down feature to my 2004 LL Bean wagon. Do you happen to know the difference between these two parts?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-For-1998-2004-Frontier-Sentra-Altima-Xterra-Power-Window-Master-Switch/371182575707?fits=Year%3A2004%7CModel%3AFrontier%7CMake%3ANissan&epid=24017000688&hash=item566c34a05b:g:E1IAAOxyBotTX~tQ:sc:USPSFirstClass!03038!US!-1:rk:2:pf:0

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-INCREASED-FUNCTIONS-2000-2006-Outback-Legacy-Baja-Window-Master-Switch/332634844870?fits=Make%3ASubaru&hash=item4d7294eec6:g:Qs4AAOxyQj9RQaKo:sc:USPSFirstClass!03038!US!-1

Functionality looks to be the same, except the Subaru version doesn't have AUTO printed on the front passenger switch and it costs twice as much.

Thanks in advance

Justin

[Kamion]

They are the same part, only switch caps are different.