Soba noodle's '06 JDM 3.0R

[soba noodle]

I have been meaning to ask. How much a difference do you think the strut tower braces make? I am considering getting a set.

Sorry forgot to reply.

Rather controversial question. A lot of people seem to think these are "bling-bling" items only (in most cases those only interested in bigger "my penis longer than yours" turbos and power gains) and do not really do much, I tend to disagree.

You would feel the difference with some solid bars (not talking about STI Flexi/Genome here) - the front feels more solid and as one piece, the same applies to the rear (becomes really noticeable in wagons when panel squeaking disappears). Supporting mods/overall suspension condition should be considered too I reckon. It's not like you spend $300 on braces and expect to get some massive improvement in handling.

[soba noodle]

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[geckoboy86]

Nice tease!!!

[98legwag]

Seriously......that is awesome.

[soba noodle]

It's exhaust time again, a bit more complex now.


Japanese mild steel headers + 2.5" pipework + 3rd cat delete
2.5" mid section with 400mm AdrenalinR resonator
2.5" stainless Y-section
HKS ES Premium mufflers



Got the headers a while ago, they came on a freshly imported 3.0 and were removed by a dealer, no name and reckon these were made up for someone in Japan. Other alternatives: Raptor headers from Australia or K2Gear from Japan (bloody expensive and nearly impossible to find used). Custom collectors, otherwise stock.Then I managed to find a stainless 2.5" all the way through mid-Y section that needed some modifications on the mufflers' side. And came up with a plan to build my own exhaust...


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Pipe in a pipe - this is what you'll find inside your main pipes past the cats, rather silly:


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Spiral louvre baffles inside AdrenalinR resonator:


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Let the fun part begin :)


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[98legwag]

Well done sir. We need a video of the sound!

[geckoboy86]

Very nice!!!!

[Yamazaki]

Holy balls. Your car is pretty even on the underside.

[soba noodle]

Post it here as a reference, stock headers' internal pipework:




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Photos taken from http://forum.liberty.asn.au/

[98legwag]

That is interesting.

[soba noodle]

Sooo... She got dyno tuned today by one of the most knowledgeable tuners around (in the Southern Hemisphere at least ;)) - Matt aka KiDo/Throttlehappy Tuning (https://www.facebook.com/Throttle.Happy.Tuning)

The idea was to have a happy, healthy car with a bit of an oomph.
What I have now: healthy (turned out the car was running lean), stable/usable power across the range - S# is actually user-friendly now, nothing stupid as it comes in stock, no hesitation, tuned for 98 (can safely use 95 if have too), much better fuel economy plus a few other cool things: ECU firmware got upgraded to the latest revision for BL/BP generation; transmission behaves like a DSG - extremely smooth shifts, downshifts with a cool sound (think about VW R32); tweaks to the brake system, something to do with master cylinder and vacuum - much more responsive breaking/less mushy. My totally amateur understanding/explanation of things :D


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Re: the car running lean. Matt reckons the Kakimoto chamber was the cause of it, good upgrade though if you're getting your car tuned (finally a knowledgeable opinion, none of these uneducated "I guesstimated" bullcrap you hear on the forums). He also recommended to remove an intake resonator which was promptly done (white plastic container under your air filter box).

Good thing when you tune with KiDo - you can always come back to him and get a re-tune (via e-tune) if you need too(i.e done some other mods), for FREE.

Dyno plot for those, interested in digits:


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[soba noodle]

Got her a set of blacked out Prova by Fujitsubo mufflers (http://www.prova.co.jp/products/exhaust/u3eqp3000000qn83.html) (wagon version though but who cares in this particular case)


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[soba noodle]

Still working on the tune - turned out one of the breather hoses was disconnected (intake chamber to block) and that caused a few issues. Not too sure when it happened though before, after or during the dyno run.

What else... Since all the exhaust works were done I just couldn't stand the noise it was producing (nothing bad mind you, just too noisy for my sensitive ears) and chucked the stockies back on. Ugly Betties those are to say the list so I scored myself a set of pretty much brand new Subaru MMAG8 mufflers which have much wider, better looking outlets. Those made the whole thing super quiet, kind of a nana sleeper.
But yeah today I couldn't resist myself and chucked those Prova by FGK mufflers on - I reckon I'll rock them for a few days and will see what happens next.

Shall still snap some pics of that BL/BP STI by Recaro seat my butt been enjoying for a while now, as well as of something from K2 Gear.

[soba noodle]

K2Gear Reiz Sports Steering 355 (http://www.k2k2.jp/)

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STI by Recaro seat 6404021020 (http://www.rhdjapan.com/sti-semi-bucket-electric-reclining-seat-legacy-bl-bp.html)
aka Recaro Sport Topline (https://www.recaro-automotive.com/us/product-areas-us/aftermarket-seats/product/sport.html)

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[98legwag]

Is it bad that I get excited when I see you have posted an update?

[soba noodle]

Is it bad that I get excited when I see you have posted an update?

I just hope it's not some sort of sexual excitement..

[98legwag]

I just hope it's not some sort of sexual excitement..

Its more of an "oh boy what did he get now" excitement.

[98legwag]

So I was going back over your thread and wondered, "what does he use to clean the engine bay covers?" I want mine to look nice deep black like yours.

[soba noodle]

I just use a bit of a plastic conditioner or whatever it's called, the same stuff you'd use on interior panels.

[rkrenicki]

Ive used Armorall with good results in the past.

[98legwag]

OK. Thanks guys. I have some Meguiars trim restorer I may give a try. I don't know why I didn't think of that.

[soba noodle]

Got me a Tactrix, no need to borrow anymore. Flashed yet another revision which I had since December - feels rather good, me happy.


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[geckoboy86]

Got me a Tactrix, no need to borrow anymore. Flashed yet another revision which I had since December - feels rather good, me happy.


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I've been debating about getting one of these... Seen some of the tunes done and what gains they can have on even a stock car.

[soba noodle]

I've been debating about getting one of these... Seen some of the tunes done and what gains they can have on even a stock car.

Get it if you're planning to e-tune yours (or get one 50/50 with someone local so you can split the costs and share the cable), if you just want to see how healthy your car is and what it does then just get a cheap one off ebay. Have one of those and it works well with FreeSSM and RomRaider, read only.

PS: not sure if there is any difference between USDM and JDM OBD protocols.

[soba noodle]

I shall tease you.


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PS: I am not as good at teasing as some other members though... i.e "I have something shipped to me" sort of stuff :D

[98legwag]

Those will look fantastic. A friend of mine has a set on his 08 GT Spec B. I am assuming you are keeping the Prodrives as well?

[foohfooh]

Hoooooo boy I love the look of those.

[soba noodle]

Those will look fantastic. A friend of mine has a set on his 08 GT Spec B. I am assuming you are keeping the Prodrives as well?

Will keep the prodrives, for a while at least. Have any pics of your friends spec B?

[98legwag]

Will keep the prodrives, for a while at least. Have any pics of your friends spec B?

I just realized he has the Superturismo LM's not the GT EVO's. Sorry about that. I cannot find any side shots of his car. But I found this, which was taken by Hinyo and his car is in the background.

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[soba noodle]

Oil/filter changed today: 15208AA031 + Castrol Edge 5w30.

OZ's came on some hideous 235/45 Goodride tyres - bloody balloons (comfy at 45 profile though and very quiet compared to S001 Potenza's, also nearly new shouldn't be a problem to flick them) so got that sorted as well. Finally some use for my 99% new RE002 Potenza's that'd been in storage since I got the Prodrives. Much better look with the correct size/profile. Shall do some proper shots soon(ish).

OZ's specs:
Superturismo GT-Evo
18x7.5 ET48
Clear Brembos easily (more even clearance than Prodrive's)
GT-Evo is a JDM only model, Flow Formed (standard GT model is not)

Quick phon'o'pic:

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[98legwag]

Any more pictures with the new wheels?

[soba noodle]

Time for a photo update: O.Z GT-Evo + Wangan 湾岸 SPL mufflers





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Went back to stock headers and mid section for a number of reasons, the main one being that I am now not only a whippet but a baby taxi as well.

Third cat was removed from the stock headers to open things up a bit, but not too much - all this fiddling with the exhaust made me to realise how important the back pressure is for the system and what lack of it does to a NA car. Up until recently square tip Liberals were my favorites (based on sound/back pressure balance), then I came across some rather bulky looking mufflers that tuned out to be Wangan and that was exactly what I was looking for for a while - some decently sized back boxes that will provide me with a nice deep sound and a good amount of back pressure, not to mention absolutely no drone at cruising speeds.

Still keeping all the other mufflers I have including wagon specific Provas, I am getting to that point when I will probably have to upgrade to a wagon - sedan boot is juuust big enough for all the baby stuff, but we'll see how we go anyway. In fact, I took a spec.B GT for a test drive and nearly bought that but something just stopped me at the last moment and while I was reconsidering someone else placed a deposit on that, another option was a NZDM 3.0 spec.B - these come fully spec'd with black leather, big sunroof, all electrics, headlight washers etc etc and once again I was just too slow. I reckon I am probably not quite ready to part with the car yet.

Not much else happened to the car, standard oil/filter/air filter service etc. Oh and also had to replace a steering rack boot.

[foohfooh]

Incredible as usual. Those wheels are sharp!

[98legwag]

Such a beautiful car.

[Reuben]

Wagon life yo! Beast is a good example for sedan handling and speed in a wagon form, and looking good while doing it :p
You just gotta do more work to achieve those results, but once you do...

[Muse]

I know that backpressure is supposed to be a calculated thing for an NA car, and maybe it's not as big an issue for 4th gens, but I just slapped a thirdhand muffler onto my BK and found about 250 extra RPM on the low end that I just couldn't use before. I'm pretty sure my muffler was designed for a WRX or STi fitment. It was then modified to fit an Outback Sport, then further modded for my BK. By all rights, it should suck.

[soba noodle]

Scored a set of brand new, still sealed in plastic mats. Plus a proper sedan carpet mat for the boot (have been using a wagon version, fits Ok-ish in there).



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[soba noodle]

Looks like I've just scored myself an ultimate 3.0R mid section - any guesses?

[soba noodle]

Boom!


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[glo2228]

Stunning

[soba noodle]

Finaly it's done! Should've been done ages ago but I just kept postponing and doing something else instead.

Didn't want to do Whiteline or Nolathane so went with Hardrace instead.

Before:


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Replaced with:



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Yet to install the mid section, should have a bit of spare time for that soon.

[98legwag]

I really should check how mine bushings are. Can you post up how those feel once you get to drive on them? Another thing I have seen is Mevotech aluminium control arms. They come with ball joints and solid rubber bushings. A friend of mine got them for his GT then his transmission decided it wanted to explode.

[soba noodle]

I really should check how mine bushings are. Can you post up how those feel once you get to drive on them? Another thing I have seen is Mevotech aluminium control arms. They come with ball joints and solid rubber bushings. A friend of mine got them for his GT then his transmission decided it wanted to explode.

Definitely check yours, well known weak spot. Are your LCAs not alloy ones? Mine are all aluminium arms front and rear.
On a side note, does USDM 3.0R LTD have auto-leveling headlights?

After driving for a while today I can say that the bushes are definitely firmer, the front end feels tighter especially in corners.

[Reuben]

Alloy arms were on the JDM 3.0R's and the GT's. 2.0's and lesser got pressed steel. Not sure about the US market...

[soba noodle]

Pre-face spec.B had alloy too.

[Reuben]

A spec B is a GT... :p

Or did you mean the pre-face lift part, in which case It goes right back to 98 for the legacy's btw...Basically since 98 JDM has had alloy arms on turbo's and 3.0's (the 3.0 obviously starting from 2000).

[98legwag]

Definitely check yours, well known weak spot. Are your LCAs not alloy ones? Mine are all aluminium arms front and rear.
On a side note, does USDM 3.0R LTD have auto-leveling headlights?

After driving for a while today I can say that the bushes are definitely firmer, the front end feels tighter especially in corners.

USDM only got the alloy/aluminum LCAs on the Spec B. We didn't get the auto-leveling headlights either. In fact, they are still halogen too.

[soba noodle]

A spec B is a GT... :p

Or did you mean the pre-face lift part, in which case It goes right back to 98 for the legacy's btw...Basically since 98 JDM has had alloy arms on turbo's and 3.0's (the 3.0 obviously starting from 2000).

Pretty sure not all normal (non spec.B) GTs came with alloy arms and Bilsteins, just like 3.0s. By pre-facelift I meant BL/BP rev A-C

[fwa2500]

USDM only got the alloy/aluminum LCAs on the Spec B. We didn't get the auto-leveling headlights either. In fact, they are still halogen too.

I usually just sum it up with "we don't/didn't get any of the good or interesting bits".

[soba noodle]

USDM only got the alloy/aluminum LCAs on the Spec B. We didn't get the auto-leveling headlights either. In fact, they are still halogen too.

Ooops sorry for reminding you about that :oops:

What always amuses me after seeing USDM interior pics though is that you got dual-zone climate system, but not the rest of the facelift trim bits.

[Reuben]

I wouldn't consider getting stuck with the halogen lamps a bad thing though, HID's are way overhyped! To the point if I ever owned a 4th gen I'd fit halogen lenses :D

[soba noodle]

I wouldn't consider getting stuck with the halogen lamps a bad thing though, HID's are way overhyped! To the point if I ever owned a 4th gen I'd fit halogen lenses :D


Seriously?... :D
I'd never go back, was rather impressed when I switched from BG to BH with HID's.

[98legwag]

Another thing I just starting wondering is what brakes came on the JDM Outback 3.0Rs. USDM like geckoboy86's got the same brakes as the 2.5i.

[geckoboy86]

Another thing I just starting wondering is what brakes came on the JDM Outback 3.0Rs. USDM like geckoboy86's got the same brakes as the 2.5i.
Which is stupid. The 3rd gens H6s had bigger rear brake (which is what I plan on putting on my car). My Outback is soo unbalanced under braking. Extra weight up front should have been balance out with something better in the rear. My mother identical (but 2.5i) Outback Sedan can out corner my car with ease.

[Reuben]

JDM BP outback 3.0 has the venerable 294mm brakes. 3.0R legacy has the big GT 316mm or something like that rotors.


Seriously?... :D
I'd never go back, was rather impressed when I switched from BG to BH with HID's.

Seriously. Never liked em, and after working in a parts store, I can tell you I've replaced more HID's than I have H1's. Beast is still on his factory fitted H1/H3 combo, and my 95 250T still had 3 original bulbs in it when I uograded to some nice "plus 120's", because they were quite yellow and only putting out like an H4. Not bad after 21years/230,000k's. H4's are another story, they are crap. Projectors or bust!


Which is stupid. The 3rd gens H6s had bigger rear brake (which is what I plan on putting on my car). My Outback is soo unbalanced under braking. Extra weight up front should have been balance out with something better in the rear. My mother identical (but 2.5i) Outback Sedan can out corner my car with ease.

My BC has a similar setup, 260mm Front 266mm rear... It's hilarious when trail braking, really gets the arse to come around, quite un nerving! Subaru's done this to a lot of cars from factory, BG5A TS-R's had 260mm front rotors, and 266mm rears factory for example!

Don't forget even with larger rear rotors, bias is still to the front, just not as much as we might desire though ������

[soba noodle]

Each to their own I guess. One wants a bulb to last for 20 years, another one wants a better performance. Not that I had to replace anything due to a fault and doubt I will. BH5 had stock bulbs in it, so did BLE when I upgraded the bulbs for Osrams.

[soba noodle]

The little one got his own Recaro :)


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Just need to wait a few more months until he's big enough for it.

[soba noodle]

A few things happened today:



K2Gear Meister Spec-Neo Dual mid section is installed. I reckon now I'm done with the exhaust (apart from an occasional mufflers swap when I get bored), K2Gear was my ultimate goal: 3.0 specific mid section straight bolt-on without any need for modifications, modest pipe diameters, good oval resonator, good sound, awesome look :)



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Finally got a chance to wash and polish/wax her after all the rain we'd had lately.
Took some photos of the car and the things I need to sell (Kakimoto Regu.06&R mufflers with Ti tips, Trust mufflers, Valenty full LED tail lights etc)




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[98legwag]

Car is looking great. I would like to see pics of the LED tail lights.

[soba noodle]

Thanks! The LED lights are for a wagon, don't think Valenti or any other brand ever made anything for a sedan :/.

[soba noodle]

Ended up with four sets of rims: Prodrive, O.Z., Work Emotion x2. Decision time...

[98legwag]

You could donate a set to me. But seriously, pics of said Works please. I really considered some XT7s and 11Rs before I ended up getting the STI BBS's.

[subieadam]

Looking clean man!

[soba noodle]

Made a decision to part with one set of the WORKs - CR Kai 18x7.5 ET35. Mainly due to the offset, +35 would definitely involve some guard massaging etc which I am not a fan of.

Pics of the set :)


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[98legwag]

Rear suspension upgrades:
STI Pillowball Rear Lateral Arms ST2029021000


Two questions for you on these. I know somewhere you said this is the right part number for the type d-f with self leveling headlights. USDM cars didn't get the self leveling headlights, so I was wondering if the parts listed for the type a-c would work on our d-f cars? The reason I ask is I found a set with aluminium front lower control arms (which was also left off USDM 3.0Rs) for about $310 USD including shipping.

Second, how much a difference do you think these make?

[98legwag]

According to Japanparts.com they work for 3rd and 4th gen. I find this interesting.

[98legwag]

I have another question for you good sir. When the stock air box at the top of the throttle body cracked on your car did you get any noticeable stumbling or anything? If I am cruising at low rpm and give it a little gas the car seems to stumble at first. Its mostly noticeable in Intelligent and gets better in Sport and S#. I have no CEL yet. I really need to take the engine cover off and look.

[soba noodle]

Two questions for you on these. I know somewhere you said this is the right part number for the type d-f with self leveling headlights. USDM cars didn't get the self leveling headlights, so I was wondering if the parts listed for the type a-c would work on our d-f cars? The reason I ask is I found a set with aluminium front lower control arms (which was also left off USDM 3.0Rs) for about $310 USD including shipping.

Second, how much a difference do you think these make?

Sorry took me a while. The arms are the same between pre-facelift and facelift, the only difference is that one of the facelift arms has a mounting point for a headlight leveler. The same applies to the front LCA.

Hard to say how much difference they made as they were installed with the Cusco bits. At the very least the bushes were much younger, than factory 100k km ones they replaced.


According to Japanparts.com they work for 3rd and 4th gen. I find this interesting.

Heard/read the same info somewhere, they do look very similar.


I have another question for you good sir. When the stock air box at the top of the throttle body cracked on your car did you get any noticeable stumbling or anything? If I am cruising at low rpm and give it a little gas the car seems to stumble at first. Its mostly noticeable in Intelligent and gets better in Sport and S#. I have no CEL yet. I really need to take the engine cover off and look.

Wasn't anything as bad really but the crack itself was just starting to develop. Doesn't take long to check ;)

[98legwag]

Thanks for the info sir. I did look at the air box and it seems fine.

[soba noodle]

Thanks for the info sir. I did look at the air box and it seems fine.

Did you end up getting the arms? Reckon I know which ones you're referring to (alloy LCA with a bit of black overspray on them?) :)

[98legwag]

Did you end up getting the arms? Reckon I know which ones you're referring to (alloy LCA with a bit of black overspray on them?) :)

I did not yet. But a set of 05 JDM Specb Bilsteins with pinks popped up on legacygt.com for $575 (USD) shipped. They are tempting me.

[soba noodle]

Damn that's pricey - they better have veeeery low mileage on them at that price (judging by NZ standards ������)

[98legwag]

Its a fair price here since its more performance oriented than anything that came on the Legacy Spec B here.

[soba noodle]

If all foes well tomorrow I am picking up something rather exciting and a bit sad at the same time :oops:

[soba noodle]

You probably won't like this crappy cellphone pic... :confused2:


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/09/29516378810_b6c120e924_b-1.jpg

[fwa2500]

You've gone 5th gen? Still bummed I was so rushed when we went through Auckland last week, would have been nice to meet up.

[soba noodle]

You've gone 5th gen? Still bummed I was so rushed when we went through Auckland last week, would have been nice to meet up.

Dammit I forgot you were coming. Have had a crazy week (or two), still cannot bounce back :/

Growing family demanded something bigger (or it was just an excuse :D). Still have both but the 3.0R is 90% back to stock, just need to remove a few things. Spent whole Sunday taking suspension mods and brakes out and replacing with stock parts.

[98legwag]

Awwww....I'm gonna miss your 3.0R. Is the 5th gen a GT or 3.6R?

[soba noodle]

Awwww....I'm gonna miss your 3.0R. Is the 5th gen a GT or 3.6R?

It's a GT. Did they actually make 3.6R wagons (apart from Outbacks)?

[Muse]

Ohhhh, right. You lucky people outside the American market got 5th-gen Legacy wagons. Color me green with envy.

[soba noodle]

Ohhhh, right. You lucky people outside the American market got 5th-gen Legacy wagons. Color me green with envy.

Wait what?... No wagons at all?

[fwa2500]

Only Outbacks, unfortunately.

[98legwag]

It's a GT. Did they actually make 3.6R wagons (apart from Outbacks)?

Dude, its a wagon?! Awesome.

[soba noodle]

Dude, its a wagon?! Awesome.

It is indeed - the main reason I've upgraded.

[98legwag]

It is indeed - the main reason I've upgraded.

Once again Subaru of America didn't bring 5th gen Legacy wagons over. Just Outbacks with no turbo. But there was an H6 Outback....

[98legwag]

So you are going to put all the fun bits off the 3.0R in a container and send them to me, right?

[MannyMohawk#5]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/10/18614258349_5021b0d876_o-1.jpg


Beautiful car.

[soba noodle]

So you are going to put all the fun bits off the 3.0R in a container and send them to me, right?

As long as you pay for them ������
A lot of bits are now sold I'm afraid.

Somehow I thought Subaru stopped abusing US market by the time they got up to the 5th gen. Obviously not the case... ������

[Muse]

Somehow I thought Subaru stopped abusing US market by the time they got up to the 5th gen. Obviously not the case...
Ha! Never gonna happen. We build 6-speed manual Leagcys here, but we can't buy them. Ship 'em up to Canada.

[soba noodle]

I've got a NZ new (i.e sold new in New Zealand) spec.B wagon. They even call it Premium. BUT... it does not have electric mirrors ffs.. Even my first BG wagon had electric mirrors. Japanese always keep the best things to themselves..

[soba noodle]

I just leave these here for now ;)



https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/10/29521115034_04daf6b7d5_b-1.jpg



https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/10/30114603926_688f6d198e_b-1.jpg

PS: added Fujitsubo exhaust system after the photo was taken

[HKC-speed.com]

One of the coolest ride I've ever seen! :D

[98legwag]

Yeah, we are going to need a build thread on that.

[peugoby]

I wish we received 5th & 6th generation Legacy wagon's in the US instead of the Outbacks. That looks much better to me.

[soba noodle]

I just leave this here :)


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/10/30597628731_42e71525c8_b-1.jpg

[soba noodle]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/11/30790198852_576fab10be_b-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/11/31056199361_958de7d243_b-1.jpg

[soba noodle]

Good people of sl-i! Who is the best OEM online parts supplier in the US? Need a few bits that are not available on partsouq :/
Another thing. Most places do not ship to NZ, would anyone be able to receive a parcel to their US address and resend it to NZ via USPS?

[98legwag]

Have you checked out subarugenuineparts.com?

[soba noodle]

Have you checked out subarugenuineparts.com?

I have indeed. Also 1stsubaruparts.com
Both appear to have what I need, 1stsubaruparts even ship overseas waiting for them to confirm the costs.

[soba noodle]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/12/31869253156_b85695ca83_b-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/12/31097192963_caef90dda6_b-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/12/31097193343_593e79114c_b-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/12/31097192003_f1da350200_b-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/12/31097192303_f82210b6fd_b-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/12/31097193673_66dfd1b9e4_b-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2016/12/31097194393_0803341fec_b-1.jpg

..and she's gone... :/

[98legwag]

So much stock-ness. What SI Drive dial cover is that?

[soba noodle]

So much stock-ness. What SI Drive dial cover is that?

It's something unbranded, most likely someone's low volume DIY project, was given by Andy_Mac. Well made piece though wouldn't mind one in the BR9 as stock selector is rather silly and I am not prepared to spend $$$ on Prova.

[98legwag]

It's something unbranded, most likely someone's low volume DIY project, was given by Andy_Mac. Well made piece though wouldn't mind one in the BR9 as stock selector is rather silly and I am not prepared to spend $$$ on Prova.

Yeah, most of the covers I find are way over priced.

[foohfooh]

Man you took really good care of your car. Was it garaged and do they not ding doors abroad? Every time I go shopping I seem to get a new one. And I park far away. Every. Single. Time. Grrrr also, what are the 1 2 3 set buttons?

[98legwag]

Man you took really good care of your car. Was it garaged and do they not ding doors abroad? Every time I go shopping I seem to get a new one. And I park far away. Every. Single. Time. Grrrr also, what are the 1 2 3 set buttons?

They look like memory settings for the power driver's seat.

[*thomas*]

Just went trough this whole thread again last night, and I must thank you for documenting everything in such a detailed way. This thread should almost be a sticky because of all the inspiration it can give other Legacy owners !

To bad you switched to a beemer after the misadventure with the 2.5GT...