Moclovflop's 2000 Legacy GT 11/16/10: Stuff added!!

[MoclovFlop]

**** Mods and Images are chronological, see last post for latest update ****

List as of 9/18/09:

-JDM Headlights (smoked) w/ leveling switch
-JDM Tail lights
-CUSCO front and rear strut Bars
-Fujitsubo Catback
-Perrin LW crank Pulley
-2006 WRX Limited Leather interior
-06 WRX wheels powdercoated gold w/custom Carbon fiber center caps
-Drilled rotors
-OBX CAI
-WRX Brake booster/master
-Black Suede headliner and black A,B,C pillars to match
-Homelink Rear-view mirror
-20% Tint
-STI Roof Vane
-Integra Type -R Front Lip
-Rear under Diffuser
-B4 badge (mod???)



OK well, It's been a little bit since I've done anything to my car, so this last week I got the bug and went to town. Did a little smoking, and got a new pipe.. :lol:

Sorry for the bad pics...this is what 2 Megapixles gets ya...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/09/DSC00091-1.jpg


They look amazing in person ( I think) Very subtle unless you know it's not stock, and adds some nice contrast (they don't blend like the pictures make them look). Also, all colors show through so no safety is compromised. Sort of anti-JDM.

And the new OBX CAI FTW. OMGHI2U!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/09/DSC00093-1.jpg

Deffinetly a nice improvement in sound and throttle response. I did a few red line pulls and around 3500-4000 rpm the thing GETS UP AND GOES! I finally have some top-end and a little upmph for this lead-sled

Over all I'm happy, next on the list is a light weight crank pulley and maybe a throttle body spacer.

[JKirk]

Welcome! I can't wait to check out your BE. I just started modding mine too. :)

[MoclovFlop]

Yea i love the BE body, harder to find stuff and wheighs a metric ton but it's a damn good car. Looking forward to see everyone's progress with these things.

[subieyacht]

CO ftw!

[Wiscon_Mark]

I can't see your picture. Red X FTL

[phi11]

^ I can see it fine, and it looks great.

[badbasser98]

I can't see your picture. Red X FTL
Its a white BE LIMITED with tint :wink:

[MoclovFlop]

awww, way to make it not sound special :-( just you wait....things are coming

[The Korean]

CO ftw!

+1

[JKirk]

Picture doesn't work! I want to see this Legacy!

[MoclovFlop]

Right click > show image, that should work, don't know why it's not working...

[badbasser98]

Right click > show image, that should work, don't know why it's not working...
Fixed it for ya :wink:

[MoclovFlop]

thank you sir

[MoclovFlop]

bump for new things!

[badbasser98]

where did you get the CAI?

I assume the filter is in the fender... How hard is it to get at?

The tails are surely unique :lol:

[MoclovFlop]

Ebay for the intake, just search under Impreza and you'll find them. Yea the filter's in the fender but it's not to hard to get to, just have to remove the bottom splash guard.

I hope you mean unique in a good way :smile:

[Plays_with_Toys]

Looks great, and nice underhood bling :twisted:

[MoclovFlop]

Haha, yea bling it is....I'm thinkin of just going flat black for the tube...and I've always hated the colored couplings and hoses but but didn't have a choice. As you can tell by the dirtyness...I don't care about how my engine looks right now, if I ever get some things worth showing off, I'll take care of some stuff.

[Reason]

Nice, yea paint the pipe. I painted mine ceramic black and had black couplings

[deadlydave]

mmm looking good. Like the "anti-jdm" tails.

[ooberdoob]

gather the pics you want from your 4 other threads, they're gonna get deleted monday.

thanks mang

[subba]

All u got is butt pics show us the front :smile:

[BE-Fresh]

Looks nice man, lovin the tails

[MoclovFlop]

gather the pics you want from your 4 other threads, they're gonna get deleted monday.

thanks mang


Yea go for it...I've got them around somewhere else.

Also, thanks for all the complements guys

As for the front, It hasn't clanged since the last time I posted pics of my whip. But just for fun, I'll put an old one up

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/10/P8160066-1.jpg

I've debadged the Limited emblems since this shot, but the rest is the same. I'll wash her tomorrow and post new full body shots with the tails. :cool:

[Reason]

You know I've been liking a lot of these BE's on this site. I think I may look into one when I get another Legacy.

[MoclovFlop]

There are quite a few nice examples of BEs out there and someday I hope to have mine be considered one of them. But for now, I have to stick to DIY and cheap-o mods to keep the bug at bay.

A couple clean shots:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/05/DSC00101-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/05/DSC00098-1.jpg

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[MoclovFlop]

It's been TWO F**KING YEARS since I've updated this post. How about I make an update yea?

So As I'm sure a lot of you have seen, I've been busy, and even more stuff is coming this summer. I figure it's time to get this ball rolling again.

What was on it :

OBX Cold air intake
Smoked Stock tail lights
Painted Grill


Here's what's new:

New 20% Tint
Perrin LW Crank pulley
Gold Powder Coated 06 WRX Wheels with Carbon Fiber Center Caps
06 WRX Limited Leather Seats front and rear
JDM HID Headlights with level switch
Drilled Rotors
Homelink Rear-view mirror


What's coming in the next month:

Black Suede headliner with Plasi-dipped A,B,C pillars and upper controls - DONE - Page 2
KYB GR2's with ??? springs
JDM Rear Bumper
Custom Front bumper??
Exhaust....again
Maybe some other things.

PICTURES!!!!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/IMG_1110-1.jpg

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Pics with my OTHER ride (1976 Falcon Olympic **Full** vintage Campy set up, original Brooks Saddle, Etc etc)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/IMG_1123-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/IMG_1124-1.jpg

[Airgne]

nice. what did you do with your stock interior?

[Reuben]

Looking good man, whatever happened to that ECU i shipped to ya? Great things could have happened :p

[MoclovFlop]

nice. what did you do with your stock interior?

Still have the factory leathers sitting in my basement, trying to sell it.

And Reuben, I know :cry: I still have it sitting in my room. But the swap is indefinitely on hold. So it's just sitting there missing the engine.

[Airgne]

well what would you want for the front and rear seats?

[legacyB4RSK]

You'll be one of the few with a JDM rear bumper for the BE. Here's mine , the dealer reworked the bumper so that it would blend with the the USDM fender curve (JDM one is thinner). BTW how's the leveler switch working for you, is it the JDM one? Would you happen to have the wiring diagram?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/037-1.jpg

[MoclovFlop]

Yea, There's one near me for $150, but I'm not sure if it's worth it?

And what you say fender curve what do you mean? Are you referring to the "lip" on the fender?

The switch is nice, Helps just enough to not get flashed. It's not the JDM one, it's the US 06-07 STI one. It's the same one as the JDM Legacy, but slightly bigger so the dummy hole next to the cruise switch had to be dremmeled a bit.

So in terms of the wiring diagram, it's the same as the 06-07 STI one that you can get in a service manual or AllData, the only difference is that the headlight plug is triangular on our car versus straight on the STI. You will need the JDM diagram though to compare it to the STI one to get the pins right on the plug, but atfer searching, looks like you already have that.

[Airgne]

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9336&start=120 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9336&start=120)


go to page 5 about half way down and look at the right rear tire. than look at the were the bumper and body join. you will see the diff from the USDM and JDM bumpers. i think there is only 2 of us with a JDM BE5 rear bumper. its worth it. it makes the car look so much better. also if you look at my exhaust tip you can tell were the USDM bumper was and the diff in height that way. the only tiem i notice that there is a diff in the bumpers now is when im washing the car.

[MoclovFlop]

Damn, I didn't realize it was than different... I'll have to weigh my options.

Also, in the shot with the JDM bumper, it looks like the bottom of the bumper is higher than the US one (compared to the exhaust), is that right? I thought the JDM one would go lower.

[legacyB4RSK]

It's worth it. Here's a comparison between mine and stock USDM. Actually looks better with the JDM bumper as the exhaust looks out of place with the USDM bumper, never liked that look. With my turbo swap soon I have purchased a stock JDM b4 RSK catback so it will look completely stock considering the tail pipe is straight instead of bent downwards.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/9859227130256317739IM108565x421_A56-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/IMG_0214-1.jpg
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[Reuben]

If you're going down the JDM route, some inspiration (I'm not a fan of the RFRB stuff though):

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7046/dscf0331.jpg

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/8274/dscf0438.jpg

[rougeben83]

I prefer a hidden turndown to be honest. All tucked up and away from being scrapped like with the straight tipped catbacks. That's what my 3" exhaust is going to be. :twisted:

[MoclovFlop]

Reuben... how do you feel about shipping a front bumper and some rear spats for me?? :lol:

Looks like the rear might be worth it, just to be a little different.

On a side note...

Black A,B,C pillars and suede headliner are in! It's dark now so I couldn't take pics, but tomorrow I'll show you all. It looks wicked awesome in case you were wondering.

[rougeben83]

Rueben... how do you feel about shipping a front bumper and some rear spats for me?? :lol:

Looks like the rear might be worth it, just to be a little different.

On a side note...

Black A,B,C pillars and suede headliner are in! It's dark now so I couldn't take pics, but tomorrow I'll show you all. It looks wicked awesome in case you were wondering.

hmm check andivic also, he had some BE spats awhile back, I don't know if he still has them, but he can probably get you another set too.

[Reuben]

Yeah i can try find spats. Bumpers are a no-no though, i bet something like $1000 shipping or something utterly absurd. Shipping from NZ is a no no. Only way it would be viable is if i could load up a pallet with lots of shit, bumpers, lights, flush bump strips, garnishes, bilsteins, maybe even an engine etc. etc.

[MoclovFlop]

Side track from the rear bumper:

Suede Headliner!!!

and...

Black A, B, and C pillars!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/suede001-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/suede002-1.jpg

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Also painted the lights and all of the trim (like the vinyl around the sun roof opening)

The plastics like the pillars and lights were done with Plasti dip, the trim was done with Dupli-Color Vinyl and fabric spray.

I also covered the sun visors with suede and did the oh-shit handles even though they are not shown. I'm not sure if I want to put the oh shit bars back in, I kind of like the shaved look. But the visors will be put back in next week.

[Plays_with_Toys]

The car is looking great! Anytime you want to get rid of those WRX 7 spokes, you let me know ;) That's the next wheelset I want for my wagon.

[MoclovFlop]

Thanks Dan,

Yesterday I took apart and blacked-out my JDM HID headlights and attempted to make them more pleasant for oncoming traffic by painting a certain part of the reflector:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/IMG_1165-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/IMG_1166-1.jpg

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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/IMG_1174-1.jpg



God I want a new front bumper......

[Airgne]

looking sexy. try the outback front bumper. i love mine. makes the car look sexy.

[Airgne]

ok so i want to know who did the headliner. thinking of it and my freind say it and now he wants somehting like that.

[MoclovFlop]

I did it my self actually. There are a lot of DIY write ups on it on NASIOC and rs25.

As a run down, you'll need about 4-5 yards of the fabric you want and 2 cans of 3M Super 90 spray adhesive (about $12.00 at Home Depot). You can pull the headliner out of the passenger door with a lot of patience and care.

No need to strip the old "fabric". You simply spray the head liner AND the fabric and do a few inches at a time and work your way from back to front. (follow the directions on the can for wait time also)

For the curves you'll need to take your time and massage the fabric into fitting the contours right

I did the trim in the Dupli-color vinyl and fabric spray and it works amazing on those pieces.

It's actually pretty simple if you take your time and pay attention to how the fabric will move/curve/stretch. It took me about 6-7 hours to do it over a 2 day period.

If you have a sun roof there are a few more steps.

[j_saffron]

everything looks great!

exactly how did you smoke the tails?
film or spray?

thanks in advance

[MoclovFlop]

Tails were done with Testor's Translucent Black spray paint and a couple coats of clear. I didn't do clear the first time and it started chipping about 8 months after. So I did it a second time with clear and they have held up great.

[BE-Fresh]

I am in love with your interior :smt026

[MoclovFlop]

I am in love with your interior :smt026


Thank you. I'm pretty happy with it myself. It's clean and simple but a 100% upgrade from factory. I think it's close to where I want it to be, so I'm working on getting the exterior to that point (a lot harder and more expensive!)

[MoclovFlop]

New:

Turned a WRX roof diffuser into a BE bumper diffuser, JDM bumper will be here soon and it'll go on there too:

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[rougeben83]

ah you beat me to it. :grin: What did you do to get it bolted up? I was going to do the sti diffuser on mine...

[MoclovFlop]

I used finishing screws and just screwed them into the bumper and tire well (with silicone sealant). I still love the STI one since it's....functional. But this one looks good so it's OK.

This was free, otherwise I think the STI one would be cooler.

[MoclovFlop]

Picked up the JDM rear bumper today. I'll get it painted and adjust the fender lip asap.

My car; the parts hauler:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_1251-1.jpg

[MoclovFlop]

Everyone's seen this but it's an update:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/IMG_1313-1.jpg

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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/IMG_1311-1.jpg

SHITTTTTY Cell pics of the lip, I'll get good ones when it's clean

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/photo-1.jpg




Next update: Things I've bought and are ready to be installed: Hella Supertones, Wingless trunk, B4 rear Badge, B4 rear spats for my JDM bumper and maybe some things from DLC...

[ndto]

LOVE IT!!!!!

[MoclovFlop]

Thank you sir, you were the inspiration for the lip

[MoclovFlop]

Clean Pics:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/IMG_1352-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/IMG_1353-1.jpg

Hella's Installed! Loud little bastards they is!

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Looks like I need some lowering next....

[BE-Fresh]

Buy chester's setup!

[Huffer]

Airgne's got his H&R + GR2 combo FS...but he is hard on his gear. :lol:

[MoclovFlop]

Buy chester's setup!

who's Chester?

And I thought airgne wasn't selling his due to finacial issues?

[Airgne]

Buy chester's setup!

who's Chester?

And I thought airgne wasn't selling his due to finacial issues?


if fresh is talking about me(chester is my nickname), than yeah not for sale tell i get money figured out. i might have to seel the 3rd gen, and use my 91 wagon tell i go back to japan.

[gtwagon941]

Do you have a write-up on the HID install or links to any others?

Also, what about the JDM light pattern? Is that a big deal? I see you painted the reflector to limit the issues...was it really an issue "stock"?

I have JDM projectors on my BK and they aren't really too big of an issue. Looking into some lights on my wife's BE.

Thanks for any help!

J

[MoclovFlop]

I'll PM you the info on how to wire them up.

in terms of the pattern, yes it kind of was a big deal. in order to not blind traffic, I had to lower them which sucked for me. So after doing the lens paint i was able to raise them back up and haven't been flashed once, where with the non modded lights, I was flashed literally every week.

Update again:

Got these today :smt007 :smt026

They'll be going on the JDM bumper soon once it's installed!

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l168/cushmand/IMG_1357.jpg

And this is thanks to Reuben!

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l168/cushmand/IMG_1358.jpg

[DLC]

Hoping to help this car out in the near future ;)

[mxitup]

Was the HomeLink mirror a plug-n-play installation?

I know the Auto Dimming / Compass mirror was an option for 00-04, which is plug-n-play. Didn't think the HomeLink version was...

Thanks...

[MoclovFlop]

Auto dimming was not an option for 2000, so it was not plug and play for my car. But yes, if you have a 2001+ it'll plug right in for you.

[Plays_with_Toys]

Hey Dan, you never responded to my last PM. What's the situation with 3M carbon?

[MoclovFlop]

Crap! Forgot about that convo... Pm'd

[fwa2500]

i keep failing to post in here, i love how your car is looking, that interior is absolutly perfect in it :grin: do you have any plans to get JDM tails?

[MoclovFlop]

Thanks, yep, I'll be getting some nice bits from DLC's car and JDM tails is one of them. I've been slacking pretty hard on the body work, so this winter the JDM bumper and spats will be painted and put on, along with the tails. So the rear end will be done once all that goes on.

[mxitup]

Auto dimming was not an option for 2000, so it was not plug and play for my car. But yes, if you have a 2001+ it'll plug right in for you.

The Auto-Dimming mirror w/ compass (H501SSA101) was plug-n-play for my wagon (MY00 / BH / GT). Harness plug was located under the headliner near the overhead map light.

The Auto-Dimming mirror w/ compass AND Homelink (H501SAG100) was also plug-n-play but required me to order the windshield mounting adapter (H501SSA040).

Works great...

[MoclovFlop]

Well, my car is an early build (sept 99) so I hink that might have somethin to do with it. I definitely don't have a plug ( and yes I looked when my headliner was out). I ended up have to tap my vanity mirror lights for a switched power.

Interesting

[MoclovFlop]

Update:

Put on a few of DLCs old parts. Just the ones that are easy. I also have his Tein setup that will be going on soon once I clean them up a bit, and the SYMS spoiler once I paint my wingless trunk. Also have the 20mm rear sway bar that I need to powdercoat before throwing on.

Pics of Exhaust, tails, front and rear CUSCO Strut Bars:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/IMG_1519-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/IMG_1523-1.jpg

This is how it sits with kartboy extended hangers... Need my JDM bumper asap, need to stop being lazy...
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LOL WUT????

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[legacyB4RSK]

Where did you get that strut bar, been looking for one for the BE.


Thanks

[MoclovFlop]

Got it from DLC, and I'm not sure where he got it. I'm sure he'll chime in soon.

[DLC]

I got the rear bar from a member on NASIOC, and the front came with the car.

Looking good!

How's the sound?

[Huffer]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/IMG_1524-1.jpg

Finally! A decent pic of the "other" Cusco strut brace. Here's the one that DOESNT fit the Legacy model range, but fits the Impreza due to greater underhood clearance.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2005/09/Intake0sml-1.jpg

See the differences in the mounting arms?

I'm snagging this pic for my records.

[DLC]

There are many more on my gallery, and I have the same bar on my BK4 if you want some more close ups, angles, and action shots...

[Reuben]

Ooooh, i have that sticker on my intercooler. Gotta love the engrish, makes a true japanese car :D

When you buying a REAL front bumper eh? The USDM ones look like balls.

[MoclovFlop]

When you buying a REAL front bumper eh? The USDM ones look like balls.

Haha, Maybe next year, If i could find a JDM one that wasn't $300+ on eBay or something, or find a used 03-04 one.

I mean, I still haven't even put on my rear JDM one yet, so.... I need to get in gear with that before procrastinating on another bumper

[Reason]

What about and Outback bumper like Airgne has?

[MoclovFlop]

What about and Outback bumper like Airgne has?

They're a little too "round" for how I want the car to look. I feel that the BE has enough sharp lines to justify the same traits on the front bumper (a la 03-04 bumper)

I also think it looks different on different colors, it's not terrible on white, but I'm just not 100% on it

reference:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/legacygrillbumper482-1.jpg


What about this?
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/Untitled11-1.jpg

[Reason]

I better grill, rims and a drop will change the look on that car. Sometimes 1 modification can only look good with another.

[rougeben83]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/gtgrill4-1.jpg

[Reuben]

Aw, it's not that hard to change rear bumbers. With a mate, it's a 30 min job at tops. That said, it took me 2 months to finally get around to removing my front bumper to have a fiddle around with some stuff behind it.

For your info, i have a pile of oversized items in my garage. A JDM GC face lift back bumper, a V6 STi spoiler, and some clear GC tails... they are going onto a pallet to send to the states. I'm sure theres room for a B4 front bumper, to match the rear. :D

[MoclovFlop]

Ben,

i've thought about that, but it's the fins that are the ugliest part of the bumper, one way or another i want them gone.

And Reuben, I know it's not hard to install, but I need to paint it and fix the fender lip so it matches and only have one side done. After that it'll be no problem.

What are the chances of finding a 3rd gen bumper for sub-$200usd?

[Reuben]

Pretty slim, you are asking the impossible. We are swimming in them here, but none that cheap, especially not after shipping.

I will keep an eye out, if i see one for under $150 NZ (Giving some room for shipping), i will send you a link.

And heres my cusco sticker :p
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa20 ... G_5202.jpg (http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa208/Pilot_Reuben/IMG_5202.jpg)

[Airgne]

i think white car with outback bumper would look better if the grill was black, black eyelids, and black mirrors.

[MoclovFlop]

OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH Doggie,


It's been ages since I've said something about my car.

How about some pictures????

JDM rear bumper, with custom CF exhaust shield (home made!!!), JDM Spats, powdercoated diff guard, winter wheels (green), summer wheels (gold) possible fender flair endeavor (spring 2011), Fog lights, etc etc etc.....

P.S. I'm Chuck, hence the stickers, it's for the products i've been making

Hi EVERYBODY!!


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[Yamazaki]

That looks really good. I especially like the fender flares. (obviously, they'll look better when they don't need tape to stay on...)

[Reason]

Not a fan of the winter rims, but the rest is on point. Good job!

[02_Legacy]

I'm loving the color of thoes winter rims. (LOL me and huffer don't have much in common when It comes to wheel color I guess)
And this is one clean BE. I don't know how I missed this one before, but you are doing a great job with it.

[Legacy89]

Not that hard to miss, last post was 364 days ago :P

[anothernord]

Yarr!

Looks sweet.

Where did you bolt the tow-hook exactly?

[MoclovFlop]

Haha yea I've been busy with other crap and other than the summer wheels, not much changed over the last year.

The tow hook is bolted to the factory location.

And I took the advice of rougeben83 and upgraded my radiator since it developed a crack. Mmmmmm 2.5" thick core:

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[Reason]

What radiator is this?

[MoclovFlop]

It's an aftermarket one for a 04-07 WRX.

[Reason]

Are those your stock fans or did you source them from a WRX?

[MoclovFlop]

All stock, and every mounting point on the car and radiator is the same. The only issue was a small return inlet (or outlet) that had to be plugged on the passenger side.

But for $125 shipped, it's a way better alternitive to stock.

[STIdarkside]

Car looks amazing, I like the fender flares. How do you like te exhaust? I'm jealous you got the Cusco front and rear strut bars... How difficult was the installation? Do you have the part numbers for them? If not, can you please check the bars for the part number and post for reference? Would be greatly appreciated... Thanks

[MoclovFlop]

The exhaust is fine, a little quiet for my liking, but according to DLC it's most likely the only, or one of few in the US. A better engine in front of it would solve the quiet issue...

Strut bars installation was simple a few nuts undone and that's it.

As for part numbers, i'll have to get back to you on that, I'm lazy. Probably get them this Friday.

[STIdarkside]

The exhaust is fine, a little quiet for my liking, but according to DLC it's most likely the only, or one of few in the US. A better engine in front of it would solve the quiet issue...

Strut bars installation was simple a few nuts undone and that's it.

As for part numbers, i'll have to get back to you on that, I'm lazy. Probably get them this Friday.

I remember from his videos, you don't really hear the exhaust much until you get pass 3500 rpms... I really liked how it looked on our USDM bumpers on his car and the sound though.

And friday is fine with me, I hope the strut bars have part numbers on them, one would have to believe they do...

Thanks

[rougeben83]

All stock, and every mounting point on the car and radiator is the same. The only issue was a small return inlet (or outlet) that had to be plugged on the passenger side.

But for $125 shipped, it's a way better alternitive to stock.

Hmm, glad that worked for you, I completely forgot the stock ej251 doesn't have the little overflow connection on the passenger side that is used for the coolant hardtank on the turbo engines. I'll have to make a note of that for future reference...

[MoclovFlop]

It's a nonissue really, not hard to take care of and worth the effort

[MoclovFlop]

Ok, part numbers for the strut bars are:

Rear: 680 541 A
Front: 680 540 A

Luckily for you, the OEM part number stickers were still on them.

[STIdarkside]

Ok, part numbers for the strut bars are:

Rear: 680 541 A
Front: 680 540 A

Luckily for you, the OEM part number stickers were still on them.

Awesome thanks a bunch. I did research thislast week and had those part numbers as the correct ones for a BE/BH, I just needed solid proof and confirmation. This is greatly appreciated.

When you installed them did you lift the car up to take pressure off the suspension? Also did you have to cut any of the rear carpet in the trunk to get the bar to fit?

Thanks!

[MoclovFlop]

Lift the car: No, they went on with no issues.

Cut the carpet: Yep, you had to cut square notches for the bar to come out.

[STIdarkside]

Lift the car: No, they went on with no issues.

Cut the carpet: Yep, you had to cut square notches for the bar to come out.

Cool, thanks for all the information...