kcowles' 97 Legacy L Wagon- update: Prodrive Blue WRX springs

[kcowles]

Hello everyone, This is my first Subaru, bought on October 31, 2014. All stock with a resealed 2.2 motor, and rebuilt 5 speed transmission. 166,000 miles

Exterior:
Outback front bumper
De-badged hatch
Ebay "hippo sleek" grill
Hella 500ff Fogs
GT wagon rear lip
5K DDM HID's
Rally Armor "ebay" mudflaps
JDM headlights
JDM eyelids
JDM clear fender turn signals
JDM smoked tail lights
JDM clear center garnish with Lamin-X tint
OEM GT spoiler
OEM rain guards
custom star wars Wind fairing
Epistar 30'' light bar
Roof Rack from a Land Rover
Hella Sharptones painted white and black w/ GrimmSpeed harness

UEL ebay single port header
hollowed out 2nd catalytic converter
SPT wagon Exhaust catback
Focal 421 X Satin wheels 16x7
Star Wars center caps

Interior:
Porsche script driver's seat
WRX passenger seat
Custom star wars shift knob and boot
Kartboy short shifter

Engine & Drivetrain:
2.2 EJ22E
5MT - 3.90 FD

Suspension & Brakes:
GT front sway bar 20mm
02-07 WRX sedan rear sway bar 20mm
Hardrace front and rear endlinks
Brembo rotors
2002 WRX front calipers
Hawk HPS brake pads
StopTech SS brake lines
WRX KYB GR-2's
Prodrive Blue WRX springs

before:
October 2014

166,000 miles
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present:
January 2018

235,000 miles


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[98legwag]

I saw this car the day after she bought it. Other than some minor body work issues that will be address its a solid car.

[Rubie_25GT]

Needs an Outback front bumper and handling! :smt023

[Airgne]

Welcome. please look at the members ride rules.

[98legwag]

We went to the pick and pull today to hunt for some parts for this car. Got some good stuff. Some replacements for damaged/broken stuff and some mods/upgrades.

[Zangado1]

Rear wing is a great addition as well for a cheap upgrade at the yard. http://www.car-part.com/

[kcowles]

Started the process of converting to an Outback Bumper. Posted a wanted ad for one and found a guy selling the beam support, foam and cover. The bumper had a small crack but we were able to use a soldering gun to melt the plastic together.

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[98legwag]

Just to help you out, you need a mod list in the first post so your thread doesn't get locked. You can copy and past this then edit is as you:

Exterior:
Outback front bumper
GT wagon rear lip

Interior:
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Engine & Drivetrain:
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Suspension & Brakes:
GT front sway bar
02-07 WRX sedan rear sway bar

[Airgne]

well soon you will get locked. please fix

[kcowles]

Sanded and primed. Will do 2 coats then order OEM paint and bedliner for the trim



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[meepers]

I cant even begin to tell you how many things I have plastic welded with a soldier iron. Lol. Good time. Did a nice job, OB FTW

[WPEC]

Will 02-07 wrx rear sway bar fit our wagon without modification ?
Anyway , I would love to see obx front bumper on her soon.
loving white wagon . I wish I could had this color.

[98legwag]

Will 02-07 wrx rear sway bar fit our wagon without modification ?
You have to cut a small section out of something on the bottom of the spare tire well for the wrx sway bar to have enough clearance.

[WPEC]

Will 02-07 wrx rear sway bar fit our wagon without modification ?
You have to cut a small section out of something on the bottom of the spare tire well for the wrx sway bar to have enough clearance.

oh yeah, thanks for great input.
hopefully I can find one in junkyard or on local craigslist posted.

[98legwag]

You should update with the progress made yesterday and hopefully what you did today.

[kcowles]

Update:
3-4 coats of Subaru Glacier white 230 Basecoat and 2 coats of clear. Used the brand Automotive Touchup, which I highly recommend for a cheaper alternative to professionally painted. I was quoted by a shop for painting the bumper for $250.

(2) cans of basecoat and (2) cans of clear coat plus (1) can Prep Solvent cost me around $65.





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The bumper isn't perfect, there's a few tiny scratches visable, and specks of dirt in the clear coat here and there, but not bad. Looks good from afar ;)


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Next step is clean and Bed-liner the trim. Then install the Hella 500's.

[meepers]

Looking great!

[98legwag]

I was there when the base coat went on. For the money and time invested in that bumper and paint it looks good.

[Muse]

Looking spectacular so far. Can't wait to see more!

[98legwag]

This needs more update.....

[kcowles]

UPDATE:

Here is the bumper being bed-linered. About 3 or 4 coats with a foam roller.

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The final setup. Had an Outback grill also painted black. Hellas were mounted upside down to the frame and angled accordingly. Hella covers were shaved down to fit right side up.

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Before: previous owner damage to fender and front bumper. Had to hammer and pull the frame a little to re-align new panels


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After shots: Fender and bumper installed. Lights wired up. Pinstripes removed. More pics to come :)

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[98legwag]

Its coming along so nicely.

[LeggyxPower]

it very CLean, loving the build so far! can't wait for more pics.
Boost the ej22e!

[meepers]

looking great

[98legwag]

A few more fun bits have been acquired for her wagon.

[fwa2500]

I'm loving the panda look, nice work!

[Navi271]

That came out really well! I'll be making the same modification sometime this summer.

[Odycee]

Do you have to get OB bumper beam or use original Legacy crash beam?

[98legwag]

Do you have to get OB bumper beam or use original Legacy crash beam?

That depends on what year your car is. The 97 GT and 98-99 Legacys have the same beam as the Outbacks. 95-96 Legacys and 97 L have a different beam and you would need to get an Outback beam.

[Odycee]

Thanks, mine is 95 Legacy so I need OB crash beam too. BTW, looks great!!!

[kcowles]

Update March 2015

Ordered JDM headlights from NZ for a good price and also DDM 5k HIDS
Installed low beams to come on with high beams and also parking lights to always be on. Ordered 194 cool white LED to put in the parking light, so pics to come.


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[kcowles]

January - March 2015

Rubie_25GT helped me acquire a red GT wing and hatch, and instead of pulling just the wing, I took both since my current hatch came dented.

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The Legacy emblem has two holes that remain once removed. The other emblems are held on with glue. I had a friend weld the two holes closed and applied layers of bondo to smooth out the surface.

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[kcowles]

Didn't get many pictures, but here is the hatch back side with primer. Notice the panels that hide under the plastic, I didn't really care for.

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Here is both wing and hatch with one coat of white

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TO BE CONTINUED... :)

[kcowles]

Finished the painting the hatch and installed the jdm garnish, jdm tails, along with the spoiler wing. Having the old hatch is helpful as a donor for hardware.
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Here's the finished car with wrx wheels, but a few days later I decided to go aftermarket

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Also forgot to mention the SPT wagon exhaust I bought from SelfishBlue. Very quiet compared to stock, but has a slight rumble/ growl when gas pedal is to the floor haha

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[kcowles]

New wheels and tires from Tire Rack.
Focal X 421 Black Satin 16x7 5x100
Tires are Kumho Ecsta 4x II 205/50/15

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Stick on Empire logo center caps

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[kcowles]

Added some small touches to my Storm Trooper theme.
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The shift boot I made myself with fabric from Hancock Fabric store. I literally tore the old boot apart and copied the dimensions for the new fabric. Used the sewing machine and hot glue gun to stitch everything together. Coated with scotch guard and clear acrylic for dirt protection. The Death Star shift knob I found online.


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[peugoby]

This thing is really coming together! Nice work. I was curious what size LED bulbs you used for the license plate lights? They look nice, I want to do the same.

[kcowles]

The led's came from superbrightleds.com
They have a 194 bulb base.
The ones I have are Cool White color
Here's the link
https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/vehicle/1997-subaru-legacy--license+plate/59-675--267930/#

[CaleDeRoo]

I've been trying to decide which fabric I want to do my shift boot in. Unfortunately the glow in the dark Vader fabric I wanted seems to be out of stock everywhere.

[kcowles]

June 2015

Got my clear side markers from a seller on Rakuten. The item is called SUBARU F-01 (HM6-112), If you type that in google, its the first page under "Images"

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/fujix/item/0079bm/

It is only the lens so you will need light sockets if you don't have them already. I got mine from a 90's impreza fender. They come stock on usdm cars.

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[DaveM]

Update March 2015

Ordered JDM headlights from NZ for a good price and also DDM 5k HIDS
Installed low beams to come on with high beams and also parking lights to always be on. Ordered 194 cool white LED to put in the parking light, so pics to come.

**update with LED's (forgot to turn high beams on)


Hey, I just scored some projectors off ebay for a smoking deal and was thinking of adding hid's. Wondering what kit you went with? Thanks Dave

[kcowles]

Hey, I just scored some projectors off ebay for a smoking deal and was thinking of adding hid's. Wondering what kit you went with? Thanks Dave


I have DDM brand H1 5000K HID's They are cool white but slightly blue. No issues so far, got them last year.

[98legwag]

Yeah, they are whiter in person. For some reason the pics make them look blue.

[DaveM]

I have DDM brand H1 5000K HID's They are cool white but slightly blue. No issues so far, got them last year.

Sweet, thanks. Car looks great!!

[r3v_v3ng3]

Looks great! Did you use a longer outback rear sway bar mount and cut the hump under the spare tire?

[kcowles]

Looks great! Did you use a longer outback rear sway bar mount and cut the hump under the spare tire?

We did cut the hump under the spare tire, but the screw that holds the mount to the car body started free spinning...it was a nightmare! I had Rubie_25GT 's uncle cut a hole in the spare wheel well area to get to the bolt (I refused to watch!) And he fabricated a custom sway bar mount so it would work. I'd have to get under the car and take pics sometime.

[kcowles]

Not all Subaru cancer starts at the quarter panels, as I found out.
I actually didn't know there was roof rust (it was buried under the rail) till it leaked rain after I bought the car. The holes were welded closed and sealed with POR 15 rust paint. No more leaky wagon! It's not a pretty fix, but I say, this is my work car not a show car :)

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[kcowles]

July 2015

Ordered an ebay grill but had to mod it to fit my outback bumper. Also had to dremel out certain parts so it would sit flush.

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as it came. I had to paint the mesh black

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bolting to the frame

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Dremeled the edges so it fit over the 'eyelid'

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[kcowles]

Finished product
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[98legwag]

Need more brakes. :king:

[kcowles]

Need more brakes. :king:

That's next on the list :)

[kcowles]

Bought some LaminX tint film since my center garnish had clear and tails are tinted. Very easy to install and good brand of film.

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added another Star Wars storm trooper reference :)

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[Huffer]

Your thread is great. Lots of useful information and tips for people looking to emulate or be inspired. Almost reminds my of my own fun times with my old waggy! :)

[kcowles]

Your thread is great. Lots of useful information and tips for people looking to emulate or be inspired. Almost reminds my of my own fun times with my old waggy! :)

Thank you!

[Dead91silvia]

I'm liking it! Really digging the shift knob! I would do one like it, but I like my Thrust one too much.. haha

[fwa2500]

Looking good! Definitely a fan of the Imperial theme you have going on. (I have a set of TK armour on order...)

[kcowles]

Looking good! Definitely a fan of the Imperial theme you have going on. (I have a set of TK armour on order...)


Thanks! I would love to have the whole costume setup and go to like a charity event with my wagon or go to the new Star Wars movie opening. I was considering making a vanity plate with "501 WAGN" as in the 501st Legion, but not a lot of people know what that is...

Here is a sneak peak of my next Star Wars reference...going on my roof rack wind fairing... :)

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[kcowles]

AUG 2015

Plasti-dipped my "side skirt" area with black. I'm hesitant to drill holes for actual side skirts so this will do for now



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[Huffer]

You actually don't have to drill holes... there's this marine or aircraft grade adhesive that I used on a set of side skirts on my old GF8 - couple of thin beads, and some tape, a 2x4 to provide support underneath and those skirts stayed on through snow, mud, rocks and a few driveway angle scrapes without any issues.

I am digging the look though!

Can I make a suggestion? The Honda Pilot retro fit for the rear wiper arm. Ditch that old metal arm before it rusts out! Look up my DIY thread. :)

[kcowles]

AUG 2015


Upgraded my brakes today

New 2002 WRX calipers front
Brembo rotors front and rear
Hawk HPS pads front and rear
new rear Legacy calipers
Stop Tech SS brake hose front and rear

Special thanks to Rubie_25GT and 98legwag for helping today

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[98legwag]

Lets be honest. I stood around a lot.

[kcowles]

You actually don't have to drill holes... there's this marine or aircraft grade adhesive that I used on a set of side skirts on my old GF8 - couple of thin beads, and some tape, a 2x4 to provide support underneath and those skirts stayed on through snow, mud, rocks and a few driveway angle scrapes without any issues.

I am digging the look though!

Can I make a suggestion? The Honda Pilot retro fit for the rear wiper arm. Ditch that old metal arm before it rusts out! Look up my DIY thread. :)



Hmm may try to fit sideskirts, depends on how low I go when I lower the car.

Is there any other "junkyard" type car I could try the rear wiper arm with? Honda Pilot would be tough to find in a pick-n-pull. Thanks for the feedback!

[98legwag]

The sides skits are not really any lower. The pinch welds for the jack points are lower I think. As for the Pilot wiper arm, its cheap from Honda. Here is the part # 76740-S9V-A01.

[Huffer]

Hmm may try to fit sideskirts, depends on how low I go when I lower the car.

Is there any other "junkyard" type car I could try the rear wiper arm with? Honda Pilot would be tough to find in a pick-n-pull. Thanks for the feedback!

Yeah, side skirts aren't low at all - the pinch welds for the jack points are right there. The skirts just "flare" the body out toward the wheel face so the car has a bit more visual presence.

Pilot arm is about $5-7. Order it over the phone from the honda dealer, pick it up and put it on with a 10mm ratchet. Easy!

[kcowles]

September 2015


Wired up a lightbar from ebay on the roof rack
Light bar is Epistar brand for about $50 + shipping. It looks really well made and it is super bright!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/30-inch-240W-COMBO-LED-LIGHT-BAR-OFFROAD-DRIVING-LAMP-SUV-ATV-CAR-4WD-JEEP-TRUCK-/111468074617?hash=item19f403d679&vxp=mtr


Ran the wiring thru the roof rails to a switch

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Also this weekend installed 2005 WRX wagon suspension with JDM wrx springs. The car handles so much better! It lowered the car about an inch all around. Not super noticeable but a lot stiffer!

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[98legwag]

For those who are wondering, that light bar is STUPID BRIGHT in person.

[kcowles]

Update from finishing tonight, I removed the used 2005 WRX struts and replaced them with brand new GR-2 KYB's. Can't wait to get the car aligned and I already know it'll make a huge difference in the handling. The struts I took off were very worn. I should have replaced them first thing but I was really anxious haha.

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Bought a spring compressor kit from Pep Boys that made the whole process pretty simple.





Next is sway bar endlinks and bushings!

[kcowles]

October 2015


I also added Hella Sharptones. They came yellow and blue, so I painted them white and black to match my theme. Modified a GrimmSpeed hella harness to work with the stock plug.


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[kcowles]

October 2015

Ordered single port 2.2 UEL headers from ebay made by Inferno Fabrications. They came about 1.5 weeks after ordering.
link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/subaru-2-2L-single-port-UEL-exhaust-headers-stainless-/221856990239?hash=item33a7b5041f:g:AN0AAOxyOlhS6nba&vxp=mtr



At this point, I had a SPT muffler, and stock everything else. I decided to hollow out the second catalytic converter. Mine for my year did not have an O2 sensor spot.

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video:
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Also bought brand new exhaust gaskets.
A few more pictures...

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[kcowles]

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Video:


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Everything fit correctly! I think I'm gonna sell my SPT exhaust and look for something a little louder.

[98legwag]

I still find it odd that your 97 and Rubie_25GT's 99 don't have O2 sensors in the second cat but my 98 and Hinyo''s 98 do. How is the clearance for the oil filter with those headers? I know some ebay UELs get really close to the filter.

Edit- if you want it really loud, make a muffler delete.

[DaveM]

I've been eyeing those exact headers for some time now! May have to put them on the xmas list this year! :thumbright:

[LeggyxPower]

get a nice vibrant black muffler. or just any old fart cannon off ebay

[kcowles]

November 2015

I wasn't quite satisfied with my SPT muffler, so I went with the Vibrant Performance 1046 STREETPOWER muffler. It had the longest tip they made, fitting for the wagon bumper.

**Special shout out to Rubie_25GT 's uncle for helping make this happen!**

Lots of cutting and welding was needed. I started with a stock wagon piping found at the junkyard. The vibrant was universal so it had no hangers, and was a straight thru system as opposed to the legacy muffler which is slightly offset from inlet to outlet.


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Here is the finished product with the welds. I also had to buy a 1.75'' to 2'' reducer pipe and another one 2'' to 2.5''. The reducers were fairly long so we cut the piping to minimize it.

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Had to trim the bumper a bit to make room.




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I wanted to use the stock hangers so we went to home depot and got thin metal to bend as a clamp around the muffler and thread pipe as hangers. It was helpful in that way we could adjust the muffler left or right.

[kcowles]

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Video:

https://youtu.be/l75VMG1M3zc

[kcowles]

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[DaveM]

Sounds great, Congrats on the ride of the month aswell! :thumbright:

[Huffer]

Love it! Keep it up!

[meepers]

Wow. I have been watching your build for a while, congrats on ROTM. Love the sound of the UEL and vibrant.

[fwa2500]

Looking and sounding great! Definitely making miss being able to drive mine...white wagons ftw!

[kcowles]

November 2015

Had a car day this past Saturday, 98legwag had to fix his front caliper and Rubie_25GT was working on his horns and lights.
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I had found these JDM eyelids from Croober. They came Glacier white but I decided they look better black.

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They don't seem to interfere with light output, and they line up with 3m tape along the top.

[kcowles]

November 2015

Changed out my door card inserts to a Star Wars fabric that glows in the dark (not that well). The black and white makes a good contrast though. I used hot glue gun to make the edges stick tight to the plastic. Also went to Best Buy and got Kenwood 6.5'' speakers to replace the stock 18 year old speakers. With better speakers, I foresee a head unit upgrade soon!


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[DaveM]

November 2015

Changed out my door card inserts to a Star Wars fabric that glows in the dark (not that well). The black and white makes a good contrast though. I used hot glue gun to make the edges stick tight to the plastic. Also went to Best Buy and got Kenwood 6.5'' speakers to replace the stock 18 year old speakers. With better speakers, I foresee a head unit upgrade soon!


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You can buy fabric adhesive that works very well for this type of application. It sprays in kind of like a spider web and gives a nice plush finish. I used it when I carpeted my sub box. Just dont spray too much of it as it sometimes will seep through the fabric if its sprayed heavily. Looks awsome though! Haha

[TyrWagon]

I like your car :-) congratulations!!

[kcowles]

You can buy fabric adhesive that works very well for this type of application. It sprays in kind of like a spider web and gives a nice plush finish. I used it when I carpeted my sub box. Just dont spray too much of it as it sometimes will seep through the fabric if its sprayed heavily. Looks awsome though! Haha

Yeah I should have gone that route. Thanks though. Maybe when I'm tired of the pattern I'll use a better process. :)

[kcowles]

So yesterday morning, the wagon wouldn't start. It would crank, but not start and run. Actually on the first try it started, then shut off a second later. After that, it just keeps cranking when I turn the key. We isolated the problem to a fuel issue, as gas is not coming through the fuel filter. The relays work (we swapped with a good relay to check) and I can hear them clicking. A friend asked me when I turn the key to ON, do I hear a hum noise from the back by the rear seats from the fuel pump. Which I don't. The only thing I can distinguish is the clicking of the relay. We tested the fuel pump wire and it isn't getting 12v (more like 4v/ although I'm not sure we checked the right wire) which is the puzzling part. So any thoughts from anyone who has had this happen? Next we are going to check the Fuel pump.

[Yamazaki]

I remember this happened to my wife's GT-B Ltd. The fuel filter was so gnarly that fuel couldn't get through and the pump burned out trying to do so. Once I replaced that filter/pump assembly, everything worked fine again. I will be back home in a few days and I have a spare fuel filter and pump in the garage, but I'm doubting you are able to wait that long.

[98legwag]

I remember this happened to my wife's GT-B Ltd. The fuel filter was so gnarly that fuel couldn't get through and the pump burned out trying to do so. Once I replaced that filter/pump assembly, everything worked fine again. I will be back home in a few days and I have a spare fuel filter and pump in the garage, but I'm doubting you are able to wait that long.

Was the filter/pump assembly one piece in the GT-B? On the USDM cars the filter is in the engine bay and pump is in the tank.

[kcowles]

Update: It was the fuel pump not working! Got one from AutoZone for about $80 and a new Fuel filter as well. Car started right up after a few cranks to get the gas back in the system. I managed to take a few pics.


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[kcowles]

December 2015

Changed the oil yesterday, and took advantage of the nice weather.
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Scored some interesting things at the junkyard as well. Hoping to install this weekend. One piece rain guards, both sides. And fold in black mirrors from an outback. The rain guards are brown in color. I bought some Night Shade tint spray to darken it but not sure if that will help change the color. Considering just spray painting it black too.

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Also Rubie_25GT hooked me up with the vinyl sticker for my wind fairing. Can't wait to nerd out even more :P



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[kcowles]

December 2015

Updated pics of the wagon. The rain guards came out nicely, I gave it about 3 coats of night shade. The wind fairing was mounted with custom brackets from under the light bar. Also added a Stormtrooper Subaru Rally Pig sticker




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[98legwag]

I got to see it this morning. The new stuff looks great in person.

[peugoby]

Love the rain guards and the wind fairing! You'll like the folding mirrors too. It must have been a rare '95 Outback that they came on. Great work, the Star Wars theme has really come to life.

[kcowles]

Got around to doing the Honda Pilot wiper mod today. Def worth it! I bought a RainX Rear 14B blade after reading good reviews.

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[foohfooh]

Cars really sharp. Bravo.

Paint looks amazing still!

[kcowles]

It's been a while since I posted but last night I was able to put on my new Hard Race front and rear endlinks. Made such a difference in turning quality. The old ones were in pretty bad shape. Had no issues with fitment either. To recap, I have a wrx rear sway 20mm sway bar and and LGT 20mm in front.

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front

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281842944611?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


rear


http://www.ebay.com/itm/281842906968?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[kcowles]

A new year of owning this Subaru, and it never fails to impress me how the 2.2 just keeps on running. The wagon has 235,000 miles on it now. Maintenance wise nothing major, just brake pads and rotors in the rear. I had some clear coat come off my hood due to some highway debris (still not sure what it was) so I installed black vinyl to hide the blemish like a front hood bra would. There is some rusting on the roof by the windshield I will have to address soon.

Shoutout to Hinyo for retrofitting Morimoto projectors into my jdm headlights. We kept my DDM HIDs at 5k. The light output is 10x better and well worth it. I recommend this route to anyone with a second gen legacy.


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I bought ProDrive Blue WRX springs this fall from Hinyo 's 1998 Legacy GT. Installed those and got it aligned at a shop I go to in Hanover, MD. Got the alignment specs almost dead on, and the car handles amazingly well. The wagon doesn't lean around turns like it used to. It only seemed to drop the car in the front about half an inch. No clearance issues or rubbing.

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Some winter pictures from December's Toys for Tots Event, All the cars were dirty and salty from the snow the day before

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Side profile you can really notice the front end drop with the springs

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[Hinyo]

I loved those springs! Look great on your wagon as well!