Huffer's Panda'd 98 GT Wagon...mashup of time/money/ability

[Huffer]

So jakmobile had this wagon, then sold it to VR4ownzU, who brought it to Medina, OH. Then I picked it up from him.

It's now got 115,000miles and a few more mods than it had.

Mod & Maintenance List updated 08 Aug 2012.

Interior/Exterior:
Alpine CDA-9856 headunit
04 WRX Premium speakers
03 WRX Front seats - black/grey
JDM smoked taillights
Subaru Legacy L fog blanks
KARTBOY short shifter
03 Momo WRX steering wheel
07 WRX TR Shift knob & boot
JDM center console
USDM 16x6 WRX ET55 wheels (winters)
USDM 16x6.5 Baja ET55 wheels (summer)
Generic mudflaps for scraping the driveway
couple of decals (LERSOC, Golf Punk, Wagon Mafia, SL-i.net, Baby On Board)


Suspension & Brakes:
Cusco adjustable 22mm rear sway bar
Noltec steering rack bushings
KYB GR2 struts, Group N strut tops, King Springs Low springs
rear strut brace from 02+ WRX wagon
front strut brace from GC Impreza
Tribeca FSB + Energy Suspension bushings
2004 Legacy GT front and rear brakes - calipers, pads "H6 rear brake upgrade"
Technafit stainless steel brake lines (1998 gt fitment)
Speed bleeder brake fluid valves

Engine:
Fumoto oil drain valve
2.2L intake to ditch the massive airboxes (thanks AussieDan!)
CAI pipe from foglight hole to stock airbox
installed 05 STi axleback w/ 2.25" custom midpipe (catback exhaust) (its tucked under the bumper so it's actually kinda stealth)
Borla header - genuine
GFB light weight crank pulley
Tranquil "TSK1" 5MT snout kit for quiet clutch engagement
Fidanza lightweight flywheel 11lbs
Redline Shockproof in tranny & rear diff
New clutch slave cylinder
New air filter
New oil change
New front and rear o2 sensors
New fuel filter
New PCV valve

NEEDED:
AC system needs repair - probably new compressor.
drivers side steering rack boot is torn.
power steering pump leak
De-rust & repaint rear liftgate handle, drivebelt covers etc.
Lower underside of doors and passenger rear qtr fender is starting to rust.
New headlights/clearing & side indicators

ITEMS COMPLETED:

A good claybar & polish for the paint
FIXED: Seat slider controls don't work - reconnected cable & ziptied
FIXED: Passenger mirror motor doesn't work - plugged in harness.
FIXED: Reverting to OEM speakers for weight saving.
FIXED: Replaced driver's side taillight - the "original" JDM light has a crack in the plastic.
FIXED: Fix AC. Doesn't power on at all. Might be bad relays. - AC magically turned on again this summer. I tested pressure in the system and recharged it. Hallelujah!
REMOVED/SOLD: moonroof deflector
FIXED: New driver's seat belt - existing one is fraying I think because of sharp interior trim on B pillar - replaced under Subaru factory warranty
FIXED: New clutch and TOB bearing, resurfaced flywheel
FIXED: Reverse lights don't work - need to replace sensor on transmission.

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Dirrtay:
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OLD/UNINSTALLED MODS:
06 STi FRONT seats - door cards trimmed to match - SOLD
USDM 16x7 RS "goldies" ET55 wheels (summer) - repainted gunmetal - SOLD to lumpy
Subaru OEM bug deflector - not installed
JDM-style grille - not installed

[Wiscon_Mark]

Like that STi exhaust? :grin:

[Huffer]

Like that STi exhaust? :grin:

It's aight...it actually doesn't feel as good as my Impreza wagon back in NZ.
But it's got a nice rumble on startup, and at idle/cruise it's very good.

[auspex]

very smooth, bruddah

mike

[Plays_with_Toys]

Super clean. Looks great!

[deadlydave]

slick ride, with an absolutely awesome interior. The ladies must love it.

[Reason]

Roger, your wagon is a slut. 3 different members huh :roll:

[rskb4]

Hey Roger, Jase would be jealous of your car...love the seats brother!

[badbasser98]

How much you want for it? :lol:

[Huffer]

a pic from my recent trip to Canada:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/05/070418_Carwash0-1.jpg

[peugoby]

car looks great Huffer!

I think the pic in front of the "Top Gun" car wash is sweet.

[sybir]

That thing is nice, man!
I think they look great in white, but steel blue mica will look hot too.

You need Wagon Mafia stickers :twisted:

[ryu_haneda]

Definitely digging the wagon. God bless you on your efforts to maintain it... my wife's had our 2000 OB wagon for only about a month now and we already dig the utility of having a rear hatch to put stuff in.

Those wheels look nice on your car. I still can't make up my mind between repainting my stock wheels body color, or buying white rims to put on the lgt. (I might make up my mind come July, when my wife goes out to Houston for a few days... I know I will miss her a LOT, so I will keep myself busy, probably by going to local junkyards and looking for parts for the BD and the wagon too.)

Oh yeah, and really like those STi seats up front. Lateral support FTW!

Later...
-ryu_haneda

[Huffer]

BREAKING NEWS

Gold is back in fashion... :twisted:

And I gotta take some actual pics soon...I can't keep whoring out jakmobile's...

[SilentRacer]

All this time I thought you drive a golf cart..........now I find out you drive a golf cart with sti seats :grin: ....gold you say?

[Huffer]

here's a little taste...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/05/1998RSWheels_16x72-1.jpg

[Wiscon_Mark]

:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

I HATE EVERYONE that has those wheels.

out of jealousy of course.

:razz:

[badbasser98]

Gold is back in fashion... :twisted:
:shock: what are you doing with the B4 wheels?!1

[Huffer]

:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

I HATE EVERYONE that has those wheels.

out of jealousy of course.

:razz:

I actually owned these awhile back... then I sold them without even having them mounted, and the owner is selling them back to me because he just traded his 99 RS coupe in for an 07 Lancer.

[Huffer]

Gold is back in fashion... :twisted:
:shock: what are you doing with the B4 wheels?!1

They're up for sale. You want to buy them?

[badbasser98]

maybe :twisted:

[Reason]

maybe :twisted:

Stop being a tight ass, buy them!

[Huffer]

RS goldies went on the BK this Saturday, swapped the snowflakes (summer tread) back onto the BD. WRX (snows) and B4 rims (FOR SALE!) went into storage.

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[ryu_haneda]

Seriously digging those RS gold wheels. VERY nice. Makes me want to get those wheels for my green gt.

Sheesh, I change my mind about rims about as often as people change gears... :roll:

I wonder if those weigh about the same as regular legacy gt rims...

[Wiscon_Mark]

They probably do. The only notable heavy stock Subaru rims are the Legacy GT rims from 05-06.

[Plays_with_Toys]

Those look great on there! I think gold wheels are definately the way to go on a white car.

[Huffer]

Small update, no more "engine" modding on the car while I save up for the swap. Just exterior & interior changes for now. I'll be picking up some springs in New Zealand, maybe I can swing some Bilstein struts too...

Right now the top two things bugging me are the lack of AC and the incessant squeaking from the throw-out bearing.

Car still hauls, doesn't need a clutch and handles well at 97,000miles. I'm using full synth Castrol oil too. I've finally figured out how to slot the gears in too (remember I learned and drove for 15 years RHD).

Wife bought a 2003 Accord, so no point in buying NA engine/exhaust related stuff as I have nothing left to swap it over to when the wagon gets swapped.

I should start a thread for her Accord. We're planning VIP style with a little soccer-mom thrown in for good measure. ;)

[Wiscon_Mark]

If you find an extra set of Bilsteins, bring some back and I will buy them from you.

[Huffer]

Updated pics for Mod vs. Mod August ROTM thread!

Mod list is still in 1st post. Nothing major going on ATM. :(

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[JourdanWithaU]

Once the polls Open You have my vote... beautiful wagon...

[Huffer]

New acquisition:

http://www.kingsprings.com/Version_3_graphics/General_page_pictures/KSprings50th.jpg

[Wiscon_Mark]

oh snap. King springs rockzorz!

[Huffer]

If the weather holds up this weekend, I shall be painting wheels...

header is coming, and I have new brakes to throw on. Will probably wait to install the springs but they will be coming soon.

[Okin DaVanh]

Couple of questions....


Did you loose the factory interior strut covers after the rear bar install?

And does the cargo cover still work.


Minor things that I could live without, cause I do like ( and need 1) your rear brace.

[Huffer]

I didn't lose the rear strut top covers, I just choose to run without them. If I did want to use them, I would have to cut some notches on them so that the bar could still be installed. I couldn't be bothered with that kind of detail.

And yes - the cargo cover still works flawlessly - I actually keep it out 90% of the time because it helps to cut down on any "booming" noise in the hatch area.

I just finished painting two wheels today, didn't take any pics though, so Huffer FTL. :lol:

I should finish the other two up tomorrow - they're not perfect at close range but for $6 and some time, they certainly look better than they did IMHO. ;)

[WinterKnoll]

Yup if you take your time, you can do a pretty damn good job spraying your wheels yourself and save yourself a LOT of money.

[Huffer]

Next time I think I'm going to get them media-blasted. I didn't fill any of the paint chips that went to the bare metal - so you can still see those, and the curb marks on the edge - but when they're rolling on the road, who's going to notice? :lol:

Pics tomorrow!

[sharky nrk]

loving the wagon - great car sell my the rs goldies *wink*

[Huffer]

loving the wagon - great car sell my the rs goldies *wink*

They're not gold anymore. :lol:

[Kansei]

so you did what I did? its really good to do it yourself and learn something about it. but you should make sure to use some clear coat on those. it makes them 100% shiny-er. I got my back wheels with the clear by the same company as the paint and it worked great with only 2 coats. but I got stuck in some mud thanks to my open differentials and chipped one of em. only a small spot so I'm not worried about it but I notice it. and its a definately smart idea to clear em afterwards. and make sure you clean em up real well before you paint em.

[Huffer]

Lo and behold, the $8 paintjob. This includes the $2 on the spray can trigger handle, for cleaner spray. :lol:

As you can see the stockers have lost some of their luster (these pics were taken when wet, just after wetsanding and spraydown):
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/05/1998RSWheels_Gunmetal2-1.jpg
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In process:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/05/1998RSWheels_Gunmetal6-1.jpg

And done:
No flash:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/05/1998RSWheels_Gunmetal4-1.jpg

Flash on:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/05/1998RSWheels_Gunmetal5-1.jpg

One of the wheels is duller than the others, because I messed up a bit on the painting (I made the mistake of doing a light recoat 24hrs later and that dulled the surface).

I used Rustoleum Metallic paint. Didn't bother with a clear coat because I just wanted something cheap to see how it would hold up. When this paint starts to chip off (and the tires are junk) I will have the wheels media-blasted and pro-painted.

But for a few hours work, and my first time, I'm pretty happy with the results.

[02legacygt]

YESSSS!!!!!!!! that will look so much better if you plan on doing the whole white and black sceme (spelling) that you had me photoshop!!!!

[4n70n1n0]

WOW!!!

THOSE WHEELS ARE SO SEXY!

[Huffer]

Picked up a Borla header today (no cracks) for $120. Surprisingly light too.
I will be sanding it down and coating it with engine enamel before install.

[Huffer]

Wheels are on, sorry for the crappy pics, I will take some better ones soon.
Car is parked on a ditch, so the rear is higher than the fronts...
I got some black lugnuts to see how the "tuff" look worked out.

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I got the wheels balanced at Walmart for $20, they used the stick on adhesive strip weights on the front side, and the clip on ones at the backside.

I still have to find out what the whrring sound is, and the rear brakes need a strip-down and clean and repaint to match the fronts.

The driver's foglight shorted out due to a previous crack in the plastic that was repaired by one of the previous owners, so I just removed both and taped the plugs up. I may just burr down the holes a bit and leave them empty. I saved about 5lbs off the front end.

Can't wait to throw the Borla header on, I just need to make sure I can fit the O2 spacer first.

Springs will go on as soon as I work out a suspension deal.

It's coming together slowly.

[AkumaMax]

looks nice huffer. I just wanted to know did you need to mod the seat rails for the STI seats to fit or was it just straight bolt up?

[subba]

Is the rear strut bar Legacy Specific?

[deadlydave]

Very nice huffer. I hope my blacked-out RS wheels come out as smoothly as yours.

Your wagon looks like the wagontwin of aussidan's car before he sold me his wheels.

[Huffer]

looks nice huffer. I just wanted to know did you need to mod the seat rails for the STI seats to fit or was it just straight bolt up?

Bolts straight in. You sit about 2" higher though, so for big guys you hit the roof because of the moonroof.


Is the rear strut bar Legacy Specific?
No - read the mod list, it's an 02-04 WRX wagon rear bar. $20 off ebay. Plenty tough though.

deadlydave - the painting is easy... I'm not worried about these wheels getting chipped up... they're wheels. I'm half tempted to get a "BTTLWAGN" license plate because everything is so chipped up...

[AussieDan]

Looking good! Definitely a twin of how mine used to be

[Huffer]

Car is in the shop now to see what the whrring sound is... hopefully it's just one wheel bearing and I can get my suspension on.

I want to rip it up on the freeway...need motion pics LOL

[AkumaMax]

Cool that they bolt up. I'm 6 ft and don't have a sunroof so I don't think I'll have a problem.

[Huffer]

Got the car back from the shop... they say nay to the wheel bearing issue because the car still corners well, without a crunching or excessive drivetrain noise.

They suspect it's a brake shield on the rear rubbing, so my next job is to run it up on some ramps and bend the shield back a bit, see if that does the trick.

I figure at the same time I should probably strip the brakes down and clean them up a bit, repaint them silver like the fronts.

[WinterKnoll]

Let me know what you find, I think I've got the same thing going on.

[sybir]

It looks awesome with the new wheel color, I'm jealous :D

I really, really, really wanted a white wagon.

Perfect!

[Huffer]

New acquisition:

Grill from Kris in Canada, top dude, hella packaging!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/06/BDBGgrill1-1.jpg

Grill is dark green, so I will be sanding it down and painting it either white to match the car, or flat black.

I have yet to test fit it, so it might need some modifications. At least this way I can mess with my stock grill now. :)

Suspension is coming from Pat on NASIOC, I'll be getting some used struts and Group N tophats which will go nicely with the Kings. Hopefully that'll happen in the next two weeks.

sybir - I can't believe you of all people are jealous of my wagon...when yours always seems to photograph so well! :lol:

[Mikey97D]

That grill is going to look sweet! Not that my vote counts for anything, but I think it would look great flat black for contrast against the white.

[Huffer]

So I took the rear brake shields off, it was worth it just to get rid of the rusting things.

But that didn't solve my whirring issue - which I can now tell is coming from the front wheels. DAMN! So I have to tear apart my new brakes and find out what isn't seated correctly.

Newly acquired last night though:
04 WRX Subaru all weather mats
04 WRX pitchstop mount ~ 15k on it
OEM oil filter
Total Cost $40

[WinterKnoll]

Awwww :( I <3 that grille. I'm too broke for anything for my legacy now.

[blackgtbeauty]

I think I like the B4 wheels better Huffman.

That grille will look great too.

[Huffer]

Still haven't fixed the front rotor sound, I know for sure it's brake related or it has something to do with a damaged CV boot...I saw some drops of grease so I'll probably have to replace both axles now.

However, a local guy on Craigslist advertised a cargo bin for $25, so I picked that up, makes transporting little things so much easier, and it folds flat when not in use. RRP is $115.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/SubaruCargoTray-1.jpg

[Wiscon_Mark]

Flippin' sweet. I could use one of those.

[Huffer]

Sooo... we have a slight delay on the suspension end of things. The struts I got from Pat Olsen turned out to be completely blown. But the Group N tophats and rest of the assembly (spring perches, bumpstops) are good.

And I verified that my King Springs are a perfect fit, don't even need to really compress them to install on new struts.

So, all I have to do now is find a set of struts, and the waggy will be sitting pretty. Which requires more time to save, as my driver's axle just blew out.

I can't catch a good break here.

[peugoby]

Sorry to hear that about the axle. Wagonzilla's friend is parting out a GT... it may very well have Bilsteins. http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?t=10258. Worth a try. You've been patient enough, a good break will come your way.


** BTW I'm jealous of that cargo bin, I need that!

[Huffer]

** BTW I'm jealous of that cargo bin, I need that!

I'll trade you for the bilsteins. :P Thanks for the tip though!

[Huffer]

So I still haven't had the time to break down the brakes and find the sound. I'm so crap.

I do have two brand new axles sitting in the hatch, ready to go on.

I may also be able to snag the following items off my old BD when it's parted out:
Lightly used KYB GR2 struts - clean the up, paint and hey presto here come my King Springs
GFB lightweight crank pulley
22mm Cusco rear swaybar
Spare wing mirrors
OEM front & rear brakes with less than 10,000 miles on them, and only 1 winter
spare set of 16x6.5 snowflakes with reasonable tread on them...still RE92's though.

And I may do an engine build on the EJ25...it'd be a fun thing to do over the winter.

Things that the waggy needs:
1. reinstall hood scoop cover to stop my knock sensor getting messed up everytime it rains
2. CLEAN the car...
3. Fix the brakes
4. Regrease the clutch fork plunger
5. Fix the keyless remote system
6. Detail the interior, put in WRX winter mats
7. Derust the rear tailgate
8. Install the Borla header
9. Install the GFB pulley
10. Install the Cusco RSB
11. Paint my winter wheels (this will hopefully be controversial!)
12. Buy and install a) throw-out bearing & snout cover b) lightweight flywheel and new clutch

*sigh*

[Huffer]

#1 done...yay for 97c bag of stainless steel 6x1/2 screws.

Now I can powerwash the car without fearing for my knock sensor.

[sexystover]

how will you be doing ur clutch/throw out bearing, my legacy outback wagon needs the clutch done and im going to attempt to do it with jacks, engine hoist and a jack stand

[Huffer]

how will you be doing ur clutch/throw out bearing, my legacy outback wagon needs the clutch done and im going to attempt to do it with jacks, engine hoist and a jack stand

I'll be doing it under the supervision of a friend who races... so he has all the equipment I'll need, plus the know-how.

[Huffer]

Cleaned the car on the weekend... had to wash it THREE times just to get the top layers of grit off.. ridiculous.
Now to fix the brake issue... fix the remote entry system, install JDM sidemarkers, detail the interior then another wash + wax n polish.

That's the list for this week.

Some new pics, as of today. Still somewhat clean, even after 2 rainstorms:
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$8 paint job on 98 RS wheels
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Engine bay w/ AussieDan's 2.2L intake, removed 5lbs worth of 2.5L intake support metal.
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Hiding places
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not quite herra frush
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Still have some decals to throw on...

[J-Rock!]

Wow them wheels turned out really nice.. PROPS Huff..


If mine wasnt bent from these damn WV roads I would trade ya lol

[Reason]

Needs some SLi decals on there :wink:

[AussieDan]

Looking good!

Just needs a drop ... let me know if you're interested in some JDM BG springs :wink:

[sybir]

Dude, it looks awesome :D

<- wishes he had a white GT that was that clean

[impreza_GC8]

That cargo divider thing is pretty cool. Great Craigslist find!
I just wanted to get one thing straight though. You say you did an $8 paintjob on some '98 RS wheels. I'm hoping this is a typo because the '98s were the only year to come in gold so painting over an original set of goldies is pretty much a no-no. You could've traded those goldies for '99 silver 5-spokes and gotten some cash in the deal and you would've saved a pair of rare wheels from being painted.

[Huffer]

I just wanted to get one thing straight though. You say you did an $8 paintjob on some '98 RS wheels. I'm hoping this is a typo because the '98s were the only year to come in gold so painting over an original set of goldies is pretty much a no-no. You could've traded those goldies for '99 silver 5-spokes and gotten some cash in the deal and you would've saved a pair of rare wheels from being painted.

?...Gold vs. silver, you do realise it's the same wheel that some guy in Japan simply sprayed a few times?
Rare wheels...pfft... these wheels are extremely common internationally.

The only thing rare about these wheels is that they were stock wheels from the #18 Impreza off the Indiana production line back in 97...the car didn't even have a VIN# as it was supposed to be crushed.

If I had silver wheels and wanted them gold, that's what paint is for.

[Huffer]

Just needs a drop ... let me know if you're interested in some JDM BG springs :wink:

I have some NZDM springs going on... but I wish you'd told me about yours!

[J-Rock!]

gunmetal over gold anyday for me

[Wagonista]

Are your tails tinted, Huffer?

[Huffer]

Are your tails tinted, Huffer?
JDM smoked y0!

Last night I tore apart my front driver's brake to find out what the issue with the whirring sound. It's definitely a pad pressing intermittently on the rotor, because now my rotor has a vertical mark on it every 3"...

So I'm thinking it has to do with the slider pins, or that there isn't enough grease on the pad shims.

I checked the slider pins, aok. Checked the pads, they're fine. Cleaned the rotor with brake cleaner and they came up looking good. Compressed the brake pistons and they're fine, move smoothly.

Reassembled and made special care to ensure the wheel face is pressed up against the brake rotor, from the bottom up so that the rotor is sitting between the pads. No issue.

Went for a drive. Sound is still there.
:evil:

[J-Rock!]

Ha Ha you should see my tails,, JDM corners, USDM center bar looks freaking stupid but. One day ill find the center..

[impreza_GC8]

?...Gold vs. silver, you do realise it's the same wheel that some guy in Japan simply sprayed a few times?
Rare wheels...pfft... these wheels are extremely common internationally.

The only thing rare about these wheels is that they were stock wheels from the #18 Impreza off the Indiana production line back in 97...the car didn't even have a VIN# as it was supposed to be crushed.

If I had silver wheels and wanted them gold, that's what paint is for.

Righto, point taken. You could've made some money off those goldies if you didn't want them. Sure its the same wheel but crazy people like me are willing to pay top dollar for them.

[Huffer]

Righto, point taken. You could've made some money off those goldies if you didn't want them. Sure its the same wheel but crazy people like me are willing to pay top dollar for them.

Not with the paint in the condition it was in. It's just paint.
Think about it - if you're crazy enough to want goldies, just buy a "cheap" set of silvers and paint them gold. Subaru America doesn't even know the paint code, so it doesn't matter.

If you're willing to pay top dollar for a set of goldies, more power to you. I didn't, and I never will. I paid less for these than I sold them for, and I got free tires. And as for rare - these are about as rare as you'll get because they are from a pre-production car... not that it matters much to me. ;)

[addiction102]

GOLDIES FTW!

[Huffer]

we goin' crazy for winter, cellphone pics only:

After prep and first pass for the highlight:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/09/WRXwheels_mintcolorscheme1-1.jpg

Final result:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/09/WRXwheels_mintcolorscheme2-1.jpg

The wheel looks good from 3 ft but when you get closer you can see that my masking skills are not quite up to par. But for an $8 paintjob and my overall goal of winter visibility (while looking different) I think it works well.

Mrs Huffer likes em, so that's all that matters!

[2.5GT]

eeewww :lol:

I'm planing to paint my stockers white..or a full green. And are those high temp. paint? or regular auto. paint?

[Huffer]

^^ sorry, delayed reply - I used Duplicolor Engine Enamel for the green - it's the brightest green they have - then I used Duplicolor Low Gloss Black for the main color.

I just installed an OEM bug deflector on the weekend...it's black.
I started painting my aftermarket grill too, so that's going low gloss black as well.

My car is going to look like a mongrel this winter!

[subba]

car looking very nice huffer, interesting choice for rim color lol

[Reason]

Any pics with them on?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/09/IMG_4841JPG-1.jpg

[Huffer]

Any pics with them on?

Not yet... I still have two wheels to finish and have them rebalanced.
But they are looking ok. I do need to drop the wagon a little to give it some street presence, LOL.

[Huffer]

Finally finished the other two wheels yesterday... running against the clock to get the new suspension on now before winter.

Spent most of the afternoon on Saturday dismantling the interior of ye olde BD... :(

[jg09]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/09/WRXwheels_mintcolorscheme2-1.jpg

I think I might do that type of thing on my stock wheels for the time being until I get new ones (Wintergreen w/ tan lip, don't know about the background of the spokes themselves, too). I like it, though! Should be interesting to see how they look on the car.

[Huffer]

Nothing much changed - just added the bug deflector. Trying to decide what to do with the bumper n grill, considered painting deflector white to match the car.

Sidemarkers STILL not installed, I'm such a l0s3r!
Numerous paint chips that need buffing and painting.

I sway from "looks good" to "needs to be lowered" daily... it will be lowered eventually, probably in time for snow! :lol:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/0810162-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/0810163-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/081016-2.jpg

I'm debating installing mudflaps for winter... part of me likes spraying snow everywhere.

[jg09]

Friends don't let friends install mud flaps...except on off road Outbacks that is

[phat56pat]

so the sti and wrx seats bolt in no mods please email me let me know...

[Huffer]

Installed the "JDM" grille I got from Kris a few months ago. Rattle-canned it gloss black, thinking about color-matching to white instead.

Might keep my black GT bumper and make that my Panda-two tone project.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/Grille2-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/Grille3-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/Grille-2.jpg

[Huffer]

I had a few minutes and got stupid with my winter wheels on my birthday weekend...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF3904-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/DSCF3905-2.jpg

Wheels aren't balanced yet but the bad weather is coming.

It's interesting how high this car sits without any interior (check the back wheel).

[99SUS SFD]

Those look pretty bad ass on the black car. Our bad weather is coming tonight...4-8".

[Reason]

It's because the car was up and the struts were fully decompressed. Mine does that too till I go for a ride or just let it sit long enough to settle back down.

[Huffer]

Kind of winterized... have the rubber mats in, and the emergency snow kit in the trunk, plus a couple of foil blankets.
Still debating if I want to put the mudflaps on, I may do so. Discovered that the struts I took off the BD were blown (2 years, KYB GR2s), so that's the 2nd set of struts I've attempted to reuse that were crapola. So springs will have to wait.

Pics!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/Winterized_0811224-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/Winterized_0811222-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/Winterized_0811225-1.jpg

I'm definitely getting some looks and stares on the road from the wheels... which is exactly what I wanted. I want people to see the car...that way I have less chance of being hit.

I have to install my black folding mirrors (USDM, not JDM) pretty soon as my driver's side glass is a bit loose and flaps around at freeway speeds.
*FYI for Grafton. ;)

[DOOK]

Kind of winterized... have the rubber mats in, and the emergency snow kit in the trunk, plus a couple of foil blankets.
Still debating if I want to put the mudflaps on, I may do so. Discovered that the struts I took off the BD were blown (2 years, KYB GR2s), so that's the 2nd set of struts I've attempted to reuse that were crapola. So springs will have to wait.

Pics!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/Winterized_0811224-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/Winterized_0811222-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/Winterized_0811225-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Huffer13/Icebox/Winterized_081122.jpg

I'm definitely getting some looks and stares on the road from the wheels... which is exactly what I wanted. I want people to see the car...that way I have less chance of being hit.

I have to install my black folding mirrors (USDM, not JDM) pretty soon as my driver's side glass is a bit loose and flaps around at freeway speeds.
*FYI for Grafton. ;)

*whispers in ear* i love white wagons... lower it... Tein flex... *ends whisper*

[Huffer]

*whispers in ear* i love white wagons... lower it... Tein flex... *ends whisper*

whisper\ BH Wagon masters incompatible with BD/BG /end whisper

[DOOK]

*whispers in ear* i love white wagons... lower it... Tein flex... *ends whisper*

whisper\ BH Wagon masters incompatible with BD/BG /end whisper

I didn't say my Tein Flex... but i am impressed with how they performed on my car. I would recommend them to any wagon owner. Very few of the coilover manufacturers address the added rear weight of wagons and Tein did an excellent job of it.

[Huffer]

Ah. Understand now. Well, the springs I have are specifically for the Legacy 2.5L wagon, so the added weight shouldn't be an issue.

[sybir]

I dig it, Roger. Looks good, and is still subtle.

[Plays_with_Toys]

I actually like how the black grill plus black bug deflector looks. I think a good lowering spring would make this combo look pretty aggressive.

Another thought would be to simply paint match your skirts. That would instantly make the car look 3 inches lower. I'd paint match those before touching the bug deflector ;) Still, looks good!

[JDMLegacy]

wow i never noticed ur rims befor dude!! thats really awesome! nice job!!

[Huffer]

wow i never noticed ur rims befor dude!! thats really awesome! nice job!!

That's because I had the gunmetal ones on when you visited. These were hiding in the garage. :D

[KAG]

+1 for originality

Nice job, Huffer. I like it.

[JDMLegacy]

wow i never noticed ur rims befor dude!! thats really awesome! nice job!!

That's because I had the gunmetal ones on when you visited. These were hiding in the garage. :D

hah thats really tricky of you!! there still awesome dude, i need some new rims as well, i want rotas (tarmac2) but there like 600 bux and i need more important things right now :(

[Huffer]

UPS came today. :smt023

[Navi271]

those rims are tight! I was gonna do the $8 paint job too but then finally caved in and ordered some 17's
I would paint some more green somewhere else on the car, just so it doesnt look out of place if u know what I mean..
now that I'm thinking about it, you can just keep it how it is too. It looks good!
now I'm rambling... anyways,
What did UPS give you today?!

[Huffer]

perforated leather FTW:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/12/wheelwithairbag-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/12/frontofairbag-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/12/backofairbag-1.jpg

[Reason]

boo it comes with the cruise control already on.

[Okin DaVanh]

boo it comes with the cruise control already on.


Did you mean on it? I've been looking at 1 too. Is having the cruise an issue?



:smt023 for the Wagon Huffer. I like.

[peugoby]

You are going to love the steering wheel! It looks like an '02-'03 WRX wheel, correct? Its nice that the cruise control is already in there, but its really not that difficult to add it to a JDM wheel. It took about twenty or thirty minutes on my v.7 wheel.

[Reason]

boo it comes with the cruise control already on.


Did you mean on it? I've been looking at 1 too. Is having the cruise an issue?



:smt023 for the Wagon Huffer. I like.


That I did!

[Reason]

You are going to love the steering wheel! It looks like an '02-'03 WRX wheel, correct? Its nice that the cruise control is already in there, but its really not that difficult to add it to a JDM wheel. It took about twenty or thirty minutes on my v.7 wheel.

I had to do it to mine too, that's why I said boo. lol

[Huffer]

You are going to love the steering wheel! It looks like an '02-'03 WRX wheel, correct? Its nice that the cruise control is already in there, but its really not that difficult to add it to a JDM wheel. It took about twenty or thirty minutes on my v.7 wheel.

yep, 02 WRX wheel. Got it for $125 shipped from Alex_Kors on NASIOC.
I was debating getting a 320mm non-airbag wheel (universal style, would need a mounting hub) because I really miss the smaller diameter for driving. I had one on my Impreza and it made the turn-in response so much quicker. But that car didn't have SRS.

In other news, I think I'll attempt a header and crank pulley install this weekend. Maybe.

[Huffer]

Hit a curb outside work last night. So have a bent wheel on the rear, still holds air.
Pics make it look like a scrape, but the lip is all bent up. It's repairable, but not worth it.
I may be able to get a spare wheel from Ruh Roh to use...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/090107_BentWheel3-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/090107_BentWheel2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/090107_BentWheel-1.jpg

*ARGH*

[xXGTBspecXx]

dude that sucks... your wheels look f**kin ignorant..sick as hell. i likie

[henryq89]

sucks man! i like the black/green combo thou :smt026

[hellaGT]

ouch! sorry, but at least it still holds air.

[Huffer]

Got the wheel off today at work. Ruh Roh is coming by tomorrow to hook me up with a WRX wheel that I can paint and remount...

I have no idea how this thing is still holding air:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/090109_BentWheel2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/090109_BentWheel3-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/090109_BentWheel4-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/090109_BentWheel5-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/090109_BentWheel-1.jpg

As a small consolation, this wheel was the first one I painted, and therefore the worst one...

[Navi271]

WOW, yeah seriously how is there still air in that tire!
How fast were you actually going when you hit that curb?
I mean, I've heard of curb rash.. but it looks like that curb came out of nowhere!

[jg09]

Wow, if that amazes you, then I need to show you guys the pic of my back driver side wheel. It's got a rock between the tire bead and rim that's about the size of my pinky from the second knuckle to the finger nail. (1.5" long or so) and it still holds air. Curbs and hard packed decorative gardens suck, that's how I got the rock in my wheel as well as my bent link.

But at least your rims look hella sic!

[Huffer]

The lip of the wheel is actually separating from the rim itself. It's like it's being can-opened.

I was literally pulling out of the work parking lot, crested the crown of the road, gave it some gas as I was turning left, and spun out and into the curb. Had I swung out just a mere 3ft further along, I would have ended up backwards in a driveway instead of 45deg to the sidewalk wondering what jumped out and bit me.

[jg09]

:lol:

Definitely been in that kind of situation in just about all of my past cars.

[sybir]

At least that was all that was tweaked, too, and no suspension bits. Glad you've got a spare coming, I really dig that wheel treatment.

[Huffer]

Thanks to Ruh Roh, the waggy is back on the road. For 24hrs I had to drive the work Ford F350 lifted cab 4x4... handles like a beanbag.

I am ghetto-spectacular now with 3 wheels with neon green inserts, and one wheel with a weird red/gold spray job. :lol: And Walmart used clip-on weights instead of the adhesive ones I specified, so that makes painting stupid. Agh.

But good to be back in the rumble of the jungle.
Took her up to 5grand last night in 2nd gear down an open slush-filled road. Woo!

[fwa2500]

Thanks to Ruh Roh, the waggy is back on the road. For 24hrs I had to drive the work Ford F350 lifted cab 4x4... handles like a beanbag.

I am ghetto-spectacular now with 3 wheels with neon green inserts, and one wheel with a weird red/gold spray job. :lol: And Walmart used clip-on weights instead of the adhesive ones I specified, so that makes painting stupid. Agh.

But good to be back in the rumble of the jungle.
Took her up to 5grand last night in 2nd gear down an open slush-filled road. Woo!

red gold and white, eh? secretly going for Gold Leaf Lotus colours?
http://www.s117773096.websitehome.co.uk/FOS2004/images/Gold%20Leaf%20Lotus.jpg
:grin:

[jg09]

Thanks to Ruh Roh, the waggy is back on the road. For 24hrs I had to drive the work Ford F350 lifted cab 4x4... handles like a beanbag.

:lol: Sounds like the first time I had to drive my Explorer when the Outback was down. Almost rolled it on the first corner I went around doing 25. I was always used to doing it in the OB at 35.

[Huffer]

I think I should get an award for the most number of posts for one wheel...

Here's my new ghettostar wagon:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/090112_BentWheel8-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/090112_BentWheel4-1.jpg

I'll try to paint the wheel this weekend.

Here's the damaged wheel, without tire:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/090112_BentWheel3-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/090112_BentWheel2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/01/090112_BentWheel-1.jpg

:shock:

[WinterKnoll]

LOL what was the person who painted that thinking?

[Navi271]

High on shrooms?? haha.. it gives the car a weird and crazy twist
still have no idea how the wheel kept the tire pressure :smt017

[Okin DaVanh]

Not hard enough to bend anything else?

[Huffer]

Not hard enough to bend anything else?

Not as far as I can tell. Car still tracks straight and true on the open road, and there's no weird crunching or whirring going on while turning.

I think I was lucky to have hit the wheel on what would be the strongest point - where the spoke meets the rim.

[Mikey97D]

Huffer - Glad to read your okay and the only thing to get waffled was a rim. In some strange way, I like the funky colored rim.

[Huffer]

Quick followup pics - this is my temporary working space - the garage at work. Pic also of the wheel in progress being repainted, finally matched now!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/090131_Maintenance-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/090131_Maintenance2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/090131_Maintenance4-1.jpg

[fwa2500]

if i am ever up your way or you are ever down here, we have to get some photos of our wagons together, haha

[Huffer]

if i am ever up your way or you are ever down here, we have to get some photos of our wagons together, haha

I'll be in Columbus for a night in about a month or so...?

[fwa2500]

i might be able to make it up, c-bus is doable....plus i owe those guys a visit :grin: definately hit me up either on here or COS (im Andres on there) with your plans

[Huffer]

So I FINALLY got around to swapping out the STi buckles with the 98 GT ones, so now my seat belts actually work properly! I also sprayed the brackets black and took some overdue pics of the custom STi catback I have.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/DSCF4646-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/STiSeatBuckle1-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/STiSeatBuckle3-1.jpg

STi buckle
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/STiSeatBuckle4-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/STiSeatBuckle5-1.jpg

STi catback
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/STiaxlebackmidpipe0-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/STiaxlebackmidpipe1-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/STiaxlebackmidpipe2-1.jpg

midpipe to cat joint
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/STiaxlebackmidpipe3-1.jpg

[Huffer]

Oh, and:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/05/KYBGR2KingSpringsLow3-1.jpg

not yet installed, but fully assembled. :D

[Benfolio]

How's the STi cat-back sound?? Do you have a header? I might be able to get the same set-up and now that we have a welder at work, I can do the flanges instead of paying someone to do 'em.

[Huffer]

It sounds pretty good. It's got a nice low rumble at idle, and roars on WOT. I do have a Borla header to install as well.
In hindsight I would recommend that for a non-cammed EJ25 that people just stick with a 2.25" midpipe - I did lose some low-down torque.

[2.5GT]

Huffer, so the STi buckles wouldn't work with the Legacy seat belts?
Was it a matter of switching it over? or some wire cutting/soldering involved?

[Huffer]

Huffer, so the STi buckles wouldn't work with the Legacy seat belts?
Was it a matter of switching it over? or some wire cutting/soldering involved?

They *work* but they're prone to popping out unexpectedly if you don't make them click "just right". IMHO it's too unsafe to be worth it.

I cut the seatbelt timer plug off the STi buckle on the drivers seat because it was taking me too long to remove the clip that holds the plug on the seat. On the Legacy seats the seatbelt timer just dangles under the seat. I don't use it, so it's no big deal to me. After that, it was just a matter of unbolting the STi buckles, removing the bolts and washers, and installing the Legacy buckle in the same place.

If the seat bolts don't resist, you could do it in about 15minutes, and you technically don't need to remove the entire seat. You could just unbolt 3 bolts, loosen the one on the tranny tunnel and rotate the seat back. Just make sure you don't pull on the seat adjuster bar as the rails are independent and if they're misaligned the bolt holes won't line up.

[2.5GT]

Good deal. And I'm assuming this is the same as the WRX seats. Since it's the same style and all.

[Huffer]

^^ yep, should be. You should always use the buckle designed for your seatbelt.

Small update, I finally got the suspension installed with the Group N tophats, a GFB lightweight crank pulley and replaced a busted driver's axle. Have to get an alignment, but I discovered my rear brake caliper (at least one, maybe both) have seized up so it's time to get those fixed too.

So annoying. Finally have my NZDM springs on and I can't even use them yet without proper braking ability.

I also forgot to update that I have installed the 03 Momo steering wheel too. So much nicer than stock.

[Huffer]

Pics of work etc:

Busted CV - ran like this for 9 months:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/090627_SplitCV-1.jpg

Stock stance, 205/55/16 tires, inflated to 34/36psi:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/090626_PreLowerRear4-1.jpg
Front:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/090626_PreLowerFront1-1.jpg
Rear:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/090626_PreLowerRear2-1.jpg

Old Busted:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/090627_OldBusted-1.jpg

New Hotness:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/090627_NewHotness-1.jpg

AFTER: KYB GR-2 struts, King Springs Low, Group N top hats front, stock OEM Legacy rear top hats
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/090627_PostLowerFront6-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/090627_PostLower1-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/090627_PostLowerFront5-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/090627_PostLowerRear1-1.jpg

[KAG]

The drop looks great, Roger. Those should settle nicely.

Also, your measuring tape matches your wheels perfectly :lol:

[sybir]

Looks great, Roger!

[addiction102]

Yeah that looks real good. Also like the Men In Black Reference haha

[Huffer]

Thanks guys! I haven't given them a full workout, but I had the same setup back in NZ on my Impreza so I know it's a good un. Kings also make a full range of springs specific to chassis AND engine - so I got springs that are specific to the 2.5L powered BG/BK/BD.

[Huffer]

Newer hotness:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/07/090718_07WRXShifter-1.jpg

Ride is great on the new suspension. We had to uninstall the passenger side because I'd stupidly forgot to install the conical washer. Car still needs a proper alignment, but it's tracking great. The car is just low enough that it's got a more aggressive look, but not so low people actually notice its lower unless I'm parked next to another Legacy. Maybe someday I'll actually get the summer wheels on and get it washed and out for some photos.

I did discover that the passenger CV is now split too, so I'll have to take care of that. And looks like my front main seal is leaking, and the powersteering pump has sprung a leak.

WTB, anyone? :smt021

[ndto]

Nice stance!

[fwa2500]

still need photos of the white wagons togeather.......

aside from the little issues, looking good :)

[peugoby]

Drop looks great! I'd highly recommend the Firestone lifetime alignment. It was only $120.00 & I've gone at least six or seven times. I'm loving the MOMO wheel. Those are a great upgrade. Sounds like you've just got some small issues to take care of & She'll be perfect (minus that nasty black gas door :razz:)!

[Huffer]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/0907292-1.jpg

Stance as it sits right now. Still haven't got an alignment because my passenger CV joint is split and spraying grease everywhere.

Short clip of my STi axleback w/ custom midipe - engine was cold so there was no way I was revving it past 3000rpm.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/th_090801_STiAxleback-1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Huffer13/Icebox/?action=view&current=090801_STiAxleback.flv)

[Zac]

Damn your wagon is so clean! I hope one day I can save up enough to get all the body work done on mine!

[Shale]

Gosh, that's starting to look more familiar eh :grin: Keep it up and you'll start to smell pavlova, tomato sauce and L&P :lol:

Looks heaps better lowered.

[Reuben]

You want some indicators huffer, i've got some white ones here that haven't sold. Cars looking good anyway, nice job :D

[Huffer]

You want some indicators huffer, i've got some white ones here that haven't sold. Cars looking good anyway, nice job :D

Temptation is strong! I have a set of clears that I have here, I just have to reassemble them and wire them in. One day!

Thanks for all the compliments. It's coming along. Tough when your modding budget is a paltry $40 a month. :cry:

[Huffer]

Place holder post:

1998 OEM Radiator specs: single row
26.75 in. x 14.25 in. x 0.62 in. core size,
1.5 in. inlet size, 1.5 in. outlet size,
2 in. x 15-1/4 in. top header, 2 in. x 15-1/4 in. bottom header,
plastic tanks, top right inlet location, bottom left outlet location; Without engine oil cooler;


Mishimoto aluminium radiator
Overall Size: 28.2" x 19.3" x 3.74"
Core Size: " 13.35" x 27.08" x 2.05
Rows: 2
Inlet: 1.5" Outlet: 1.5"
Core Thickness: 2.05"
Tank Wall Thickness: .08"
Fill Neck: 1.25" (31-32mm)
Fill Neck Thickness: .12"
Drain Plug Thread Size: (M16) .06"
Drain Plug Thread Length: .047"
Chassis Code: GC8


Slim Electric Fan 12"
CFM: 933.5
Fan Diameter: 280mm
Fan RPM: 2095
Number of Blades :10
Current: ~8A
Volts: 12.25V
Amps: 5.7
Velocity Ft/Min: 724
Inlet Pressure While Tested: -0.04
Air Temp While Tested: 62.6 (degrees F)


Slim Electric Fan 14"
CFM: 954.1
Fan Diameter: 328mm
Fan RPM: 2290
Number of Blades: 10
Current: ~5.5A
Volts: 12.3V
Amps: 5.6
Velocity Ft/Min: 740
Inlet Pressure While Tested: -0.038
Air Temp While Tested: 62.1 (degrees F)

[Huffer]

Installed some fog blanks.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/090804_Fogblanks2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/090804_Fogblanks1-1.jpg

Car is on ramps cos I'm spending every moment figuring out where I'm leaking oil from, and spraying down my header & exhaust bolts.

[Shale]

It's not a failing it's a feature... it's a Subaru! :lol:

It's not ye olde bloody kidney plate leak is it? We just finished sealing up two or three blocks over this way...those were about the only things that WEREN'T leaking.

Nice blanks btw. Better than fnerking empty holes.

[Huffer]

It's not a failing it's a feature... it's a Subaru! :lol:

It's not ye olde bloody kidney plate leak is it? We just finished sealing up two or three blocks over this way...those were about the only things that WEREN'T leaking.

Nice blanks btw. Better than fnerking empty holes.

Nah...I believe I have the LH cam seals leaking, along with a front main seal. The rear main MIGHT be having a fit too.
It's due for a timing belt change in a few thousand...I'm hoping I can keep it puttering along until I can swap in some nice street cams. *sigh*

The blanks were from an "L" model over here - I'm basically ditching the fog lights entirely (ok not really) but I'm going to be using the blank to help with my intake. Similar stuff to what I did with the Fridge. The stock foggies over here are as effective as a deaf man at night.

[eekay]

Don't those come with the same fogs as the USDM's do? Just the super simple reflector fogs that don't really light up anything?

[Huffer]

Don't those come with the same fogs as the USDM's do? Just the super simple reflector fogs that don't really light up anything?

I guess. My car is a GT model, and it's USDM. Not sure what you mean.

Anyway, new pics after a nice bath (actually a bath, then a 50mile drive with road construction, a trip to Walmart, and Sears, and then recharging the AC). Note the old but new summer rimz n tirez:

Holy bad focus batman!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/0908142-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/0908143-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/090814-1.jpg

Still working on figuring out how to make the front end more aggressive. I know I know, JDM projectors n hella supertones. :smt017

I really need to take this thing somewhere where the pics are better.

[fwa2500]

looking good as always :) the JDM projectos will help a bit, not only do they look better, but the light output is MUCH better than the stock USDM ones. JDM fogs also look great, but it will require some hacking for them to work with your bumper

[Reason]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/090814-1.jpg

Still working on figuring out how to make the front end more aggressive. I know I know, JDM projectors n hella supertones. :smt017



Check out the lip heresmymind put on his GT, I dont think it cost much, it's simple and gives it a more aggressive look.

[MyogiNightKid]

An outback bumper would be more aggressive methinks :wink:

Also, my air isn't especially chilly, did you just use a can of A/C recharge?

[Shale]

Rex wheels for the win. :grin:

[peugoby]

Mmm, I'm in the midst of buying RS 5 Spokes for my new GT wagon too. They look great. Front end looks awesome - Just some projectors will set it off.

Definitely wait and do the cam seals at the same time as the timing belt change. I had the same dilemma on my L wagon until a couple weeks ago. My front and rear main seals were leaking and the valve cover gaskets had been seeping too - but I did those about a month prior! The seals are these cars major downfall.

Keep it coming Roger :smt023

[Huffer]

An outback bumper would be more aggressive methinks :wink:

Also, my air isn't especially chilly, did you just use a can of A/C recharge?

:lol: I did use an refrigerant recharge - the AC compressor wasn't engaging due to lack of pressure. I'm pretty sure my system is leaking somewhere though...

[Huffer]

Mmm, I'm in the midst of buying RS 5 Spokes for my new GT wagon too. They look great. Front end looks awesome - Just some projectors will set it off.

Definitely wait and do the cam seals at the same time as the timing belt change. I had the same dilemma on my L wagon until a couple weeks ago. My front and rear main seals were leaking and the valve cover gaskets had been seeping too - but I did those about a month prior! The seals are these cars major downfall.

Keep it coming Roger :smt023

Thanks Toby! It's hard keeping up with you. ;)

[eekay]

Don't those come with the same fogs as the USDM's do? Just the super simple reflector fogs that don't really light up anything?

I guess. My car is a GT model, and it's USDM. Not sure what you mean.

I'm talking about these stock USDM fog lights which, as you stated above, are absolutely useless...
http://cpwstore.carpartswholesale.com/catalog/images/prodimage/images/replacement/S107511.jpg

[Huffer]

Mod list updated because Airgne told me to. :smt023

[Airgne]

Mod list updated because Airgne told me to. :smt023


thank you roger.

[Rhd-legacy]

looks good man!

[evolegacy]

hey were did you pick up the fog blanks from?

[Huffer]

Bought them from someone who had an L model.

[Huffer]

New pics for your viewing pleasure. I am still having a love/hate relationship with this car. I can't figure out what direction I want it to take anymore.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/09082416-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/0908246-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/0908248-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/0908249-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/09082417-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/09082422-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/09082420-1.jpg

And here's a couple of artsy ones I took:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/DSCF5103-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/DSCF5106-1.jpg

[Mikey97D]

Looks good! Even the artsy pictures!

IMO - get rid of the stickers on the rear lid/hatch. Unless they are your sponsors like the SLI in the side windows. Just my opinion, your car looks way too clean to have those stickers kinda messes with it. :grin:

[Huffer]

^^ technically they're not sponsors, but I did get a discount on parts from them. Plus I kinda like people knowing why I can brake and turn so well in the shopping parking lot. :lol:

I used to get out more often to take pics but where I live has a spectacular lack of easily accessible vistas. The southeastern shores of Lake Erie are pretty much off limits to vehicles or they're privately owned so there's no nice sunset action.

[ndto]

nice pics! the car looks really nice and clean Love the black details on the white (deflector and the roof rails)

I was in the same boat with my car a month ago, I didnt know what else to do so I got some coilovers and its getting lowered even more :lol:

looks liek its in great shape

[Huffer]

So the waggy is now needing a clutch replacement...sigh.

I figure while it's out I might as well upgrade the flywheel and reseal the cams, do the timing belt and generally dump $2000 into it.
ARGH. I should really do some street cams while I have it apart but I'm not sure I have the fundage.

So the basic recipe will be:
Exedy/Daikin OEM clutch + LW flywheel
5MT snout repair kit
Timing belt + water pump + rear oil separator plate etc
Cam seals

I am going to try to delete the side roof rails before the snow hits... it'll make blowing the snow off the car that much easier and should make it more stable on the freeway in the crosswinds. And polish the headlights up!

Wing mirrors will be changed out shortly for foldable black ones... my theory is that if I can fold the mirrors then snow won't build up on them as much. We will see if I'm wrong. At anyrate, I hate the non-foldable mirrors.

Next spring I'm taking the bumpers and side skirts off, repainting them white.

I definitely need some 17s to improve the "angry wagon" look. Still wanting a set of Rota Torques or Grids...nothing bigger than 17".

[Airgne]

do delta regrinds. dont think they are that much.

[rougeben83]

do delta regrinds. dont think they are that much.

theyre about $90/cam now I think.


New pics for your viewing pleasure. I am still having a love/hate relationship with this car. I can't figure out what direction I want it to take anymore.



Having a heavily modified car sucks :oops: . Just stick with what you got now if you don't want to be constantly fixing and adjusting random issues :smile: I like the rs 5 spokes, are they duplicolor or powdercoat?

[Zac]

dude it really needs some JDM projector headlights!

[Huffer]

Having a heavily modified car sucks :oops: . Just stick with what you got now if you don't want to be constantly fixing and adjusting random issues :smile: I like the rs 5 spokes, are they duplicolor or powdercoat?

I've decided that if I ever boost I'm going full swap, harness n all for total reliability. Then it'll be a wrx in a bk shell.
Wheels are krylon spraypaint. Two cans just one coat.

[d1giPhux]

Lookin good man! I too needa get a clutch done on my car soon.. what is the 5 m/t snout repair kit? Also.. I think I may do cam seals as well while I'm in there... probably a good idea eh? Are you going to be pulling your motor.. or dropping the trans?

[Huffer]

Google the 5mt snout kit and you'll see what it's for, basically it's to avoid the t/o bearing wearing the snout of the tranny. It also eliminates clutch chatter.

if I get cams I'll pull the whole engine. I make just pull it all anyway just to give it a good clean and check the seals. I have some new wrx engine mounts to put in. No need for sti mounts as I don't want the extra noise, and anything new is going to be better than ones that are 105k old.

[4n70n1n0]

+ on the snout kit, I've been waiting for when I have to replace my clutch to get that bad boy in there too

Don't bother with cams, its way too much for us who run DOHC, its 400 bux and you can use 400 bux on something else

I like how ur wagon looks, clean and not cluttered :smt023

[Huffer]

^ True. However I am pretty interested to see the engine come alive with better breathing.

Thanks for the compliments Antonio!

The new backup switch worked a charm too - but I have just realised how crappy the backup lights are. I need something way brighter.

Also painted the black part behind the lower bumper opening - it was chipped and I could see the metal showing through so it looked kinda ghetto.

Here's some pictures of the recently deleted roofrails - I didn't even have to shorten the torx screws just cleaned up the holes & threads, applied some grease, dropped them straight down into the hole, put some wax over the top.

I deleted the bug deflector until I get some new mounting screws for it. It does look a lot sleeker now, I just have to adjust the grill so it sits lower (more sanding time).

pics up... Photobucket for some reason is refusing to crop the pics to a better size.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/091012_noroofrails1-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/091012_noroofrails2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/091012_noroofrails3-1.jpg

[Mikey97D]

There was a recent Autozone ad where they had reverse LED for brighter viewing. Something I was thinking about too.

I sometimes have trouble uploading photos from Firefox and have to switch over the IE.

[Huffer]

Sooo... the poor waggy is now suffering from the following:

1. blown clutch
2. blown cat convertor-midpipe gasket

So not only am I slow as heck I'm also loud as...so embarrassing.

Clutch, cams and exhaust will be fixed this coming month. Oh yessss....

[Huffer]

$784 in parts with subarupartsforyou.com... but I got free 3-day UPS shipping. Pays to ask yo!

Now, when all the parts arrive, it's just a matter of nursing the car into the garage, pulling the engine, dismantling the heads, sending the cams off, installing the clutch, resealing the engine, replacing the oil pan, reinstalling the cams, installing the new timing belt, replace spark plugs, reinstalling the engine, oil change, refill the coolant...and pray it runs right.

:lol:

Wish me luck!

[Reason]

:twisted: Pics of during and sound clips upon completion!

[hellaGT]

New pics for your viewing pleasure. I am still having a love/hate relationship with this car. I can't figure out what direction I want it to take anymore.


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/09082420-1.jpg

You definitely should go the "amphibious" direction... that would be sick yacht! :grin:

[96BGLeg]

Hey MAn love the car and was wondering if u knew were i could find a GT wing

[Huffer]

Hey MAn love the car and was wondering if u knew were i could find a GT wing

Find a wrecked GT, someone parting out, dealership or ebay.

They're not hard to find.

[fwa2500]

i am curious....were there any modifications you had to do to the STi axelback to make it work with our fat wagon rear end? i may be getting one soon.....

[Huffer]

^^ nope - nothing except for flange rotation and hanger relocation. Note that I am using an sedan exhaust (05 STi) which means the tip is tucked under the bumper slightly - nothing major (check my earlier posts in this thread for a pic of the exhaust). I prefer it this way.

Honestly if I were going to do the exhaust again, I would probably go with an N1 type canister and call it a day - the 05 axleback is HEAVY. But the sound combined with a nice 2.25" midpipe is nice. :)

[Huffer]

Exedy Clutch KSB04 is in... timing belt, oil pan, seals etc on the way via UPS 3day...

Ordering TSK1 kit today.

[Huffer]

Clutch from RallySportDirect... they wouldn't match the Amazon.com price on the clutch after I received the clutch ($149 shipped!) but they were still great to deal with. I just wish they'd have cut me a better deal (I paid $212 shipped):

Pics cos I'm bored!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/ExedyClutch_RallySportDirect_1004-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/ExedyClutch_RallySportDirect_1003-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/ExedyClutch_RallySportDirect_1002-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/ExedyClutch_RallySportDirect_1001-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/ExedyClutch_RallySportDirect_100127-1.jpg

[Reason]

$212 shipped for a OEM Exedy? I probably could have done better than that... What happen to supporting forum vendors Roger?? hmmmmm? lol Hey what is the part number, I am curious on how much I can get them for.

[subyfreak619]

$212 shipped for a OEM Exedy? I probably could have done better than that... What happen to supporting forum vendors Roger?? hmmmmm? lol Hey what is the part number, I am curious on how much I can get them for.
i know i got the same clutch for like 170 via centerforce racing on ebay. (very good vendor)
and people shouldn't be intimidated on pulling the engine. i got it out in 1 hr. very easy. and with subaru you got tones of room!

[Huffer]

Shane I didn't know you could do clutches. Anyway, I should have paid $150 but oh well. Everthing else is coming in around the right budget.

[Huffer]

More crap!
Tribeca FSB, plus all the other stuff
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/SubaruPartsForYou_100129-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/SubaruPartsForYou_100129a-1.jpg

Just waiting on the TranQuil snout repair kit...

[Huffer]

TranQuil/PDM snout kit is IN:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/02/TSK1_5MTSnoutRepair2-1.jpg

Comparison shot of the TSK1 vs the stock Exedy throwout bearing:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/02/TSK1ExedyTObearing2-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/02/TSK1ExedyTObearing-1.jpg

Sooo... all my parts are in... now time to degrease the engine bay, then haul it up to the shop.

[wrxya33]

i agree stickers on your hatch look out of place

[Huffer]

i agree stickers on your hatch look out of place

Woohoo. I'm glad you have an opinion about my stupid stickers? :roll:

Send me some better ones and I'll put them on if I like them. :smt006

[Mikey97D]

i agree stickers on your hatch look out of place

Woohoo. I'm glad you have an opinion about my stupid stickers? :roll:

Send me some better ones and I'll put them on if I like them. :smt006

:lol:

Your brave to give that option. dang I just reread...if i like them, what's the fun in that?

[MyogiNightKid]

i agree stickers on your hatch look out of place

Opinions are like a$$holes. Everybody's got one and everyone thinks everyone else's stinks :smt005

[B's Legacy Wagon]

New to the group and loving your car huffer,it looking good and i think the milage is pretty low for that year i just got a 2000 legacy wagon L and it running at 120k even looks like an old person must of owned it becuase the thing is great condition i swear the engine bay looks stock like brand new. still debating sence i dont know the origonal owner (got it from a resale guy) wheather or not any of the preventive maint was done ie timing belt etc. or to just do it myself thinking they may not have done anything. seems like everyone around here owns an outback or forester up here in oregon.

Hey question there alot of stuff you did on your i would like to do aswell on my 2000 is it alright if i aks you questions on here as they come up or would i be better off just sending you PM's i am totaly hooked on this site and read every night.

[99gtlimited]

Shoreline, WA... Hmmmm

guess i won't have to pay shipping if i get one in the future

[Huffer]

Hey question there alot of stuff you did on your i would like to do aswell on my 2000 is it alright if i aks you questions on here as they come up or would i be better off just sending you PM's i am totaly hooked on this site and read every night.

Just keep reading the threads - it's ok to bump up an old tech thread if you have a new, legit question. Just keep reading and you'll gain way more info than just by creating new threads whenever a thought enters your head. :)

Thanks for the compliments.

99gtlimited - I totally recommend contacting Smart Service if you're in the area. They were extremely polite, helpful and their emails were far useful than Exeter Subaru aka subaruwrxparts.com

[Reason]

Updates?

[99gtlimited]

99gtlimited - I totally recommend contacting Smart Service if you're in the area. They were extremely polite, helpful and their emails were far useful than Exeter Subaru aka subaruwrxparts.com

awesome! I'll keep that in mind when I replace my clutch in the future.

[Huffer]

Updates?

The car's just sitting... my mechanic is busy with other jobs. I may not even bother with the cams anymore...

[99gtlimited]

^^ That's too bad, I was excited to see a cammed DOHC motor. I guess I'll just have to get a job now and get on that myself... or just swap it

Keep up the good work Roger!

[Huffer]

I dunno. I might still do it. I'm bouncing back and forth daily... my Dad got diagnosed with a brain lesion a few days ago, I have a baby on the way and work is kicking my butt...I'm just not sure if doing the extra $700 is worth it when it could be used for half a plane ticket home, or a LOT of baby supplies...

[99gtlimited]

yeah, i don't blame you... sorry to hear about your dad, but congrats on the baby!

[Huffer]

it lives...

the wagon got a new timing belt, new oil pan, refurbished Borla headers, repaired midpipe, new steering rack bushings, new oil pump, new plugs n wires, new clutch...

And now new rear brakes. Went with the H6 upgrade, 290mm EBC rotors for $80.

Pics:
Stock brakes - the car had been sitting QUITE awhile with the rear wheels removed:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/07/100724_Rearbrakeupgrade19982004Legacy1-1.jpg

Left: 1998 GT caliper
Right: 2004 GT caliper
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/07/100724_Rearbrakeupgrade19982004Legacy2-1.jpg

Left: 1998 rotor
Right: 2004 (impreza spec) EBC 290mm drilled rotor
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/07/100724_Rearbrakeupgrade19982004Legacy5-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/07/100724_Rearbrakeupgrade19982004Legacy4-1.jpg

Assembled:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/07/100724_Rearbrakeupgrade19982004Legacy3-1.jpg

After bleeding the brakes, my initial feeling is that pedal response is better, the car does actually brake better but the bias is (as expected) more to the rear. It's not a huge change, but the car looks more purposeful with the bigger rotor in the back.

Total cost: $260 for parts
I bought 2 reman'd loaded rear calipers - the brackets by themselves were on factory backorder so I opted for a "kit" solution, and this gave me fresh calipers instead of using 12 year old parts and having them crap themselves on my nice new rotors. The rotors were from a friend, and had some small rust marks but nothing major. They are EBC drilled, and are 290mm in diameter.

[Reason]

Do you have H6 rear brakes or GT brakes....?

[Okin DaVanh]

i think he meant those parts (irregardless of which model Subaru/Lego) adds up to the Legacy H6 conversion?


If so, kudos to you Bawss. Better brakes would be a sane idea, after not driving it for so long and then slapping on some minor upgrades to boot. How are those Kings? No sag after storage?

[Huffer]

Do you have H6 rear brakes or GT brakes....?


i think he meant those parts (irregardless of which model Subaru/Lego) adds up to the Legacy H6 conversion?
If so, kudos to you Bawss. Better brakes would be a sane idea, after not driving it for so long and then slapping on some minor upgrades to boot. How are those Kings? No sag after storage?

The 2004 Legacy GT and 2004 Outback H6 have the same rear brakes = 11.3" rotor. Both also have 11.4" front disc brakes w/ 2 piston calipers. So yeah, you could say I did the H6 upgrade. ;)

My next brake upgrade (besides lines) will be the 2004 Legacy GT calipers & rotors when my front calipers need redoing.

The Kings are fine - they are a top spring, despite what everyone might say. They are a bit rougher for Cleveland areas, but when the car is running properly and buttoned down tight, they are great. Apparently my cornering is pretty flat even with the stock sways installed.

I do have a Tribeca FSB and a Cusco RSB to install, and my front and rear strut braces to put back on.

Eventually I will get some Bilstein dampers to match to the Kings, those will work MUCH better than the el-replacemento KYB GR2s (which are fine on a stock car for improved handling, but not great at matching a lowering spring).

[fwa2500]

would you happen to have any photos of the modifications you had to make on the STi exhaust to make it fit? i need to replace my exhaust (all of it) soon before i have an unintentional strait pipe off the exhaust manifold and im looking into the same-ish set-up you have.....

[Huffer]

I just had the shop rotate the flange, and cut off/relocate one hanger.

[Jefe009]

What did you use for fabric to do your matching door cards? I know some people have used this...

http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.asp ... b2fc20b53d (http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=008eebe4-720c-4a66-be76-04b2fc20b53d)

...but it's not an exact match. Thanks!

[Huffer]

Door cards were actually done by the previous owner, jakmobile. I believe he just bought some generic alcalantra or suede type stuff. Im looking for an excuse to redo them black or charcoal.

[eekay]

it lives...

the wagon got a new timing belt, new oil pan, refurbished Borla headers, repaired midpipe, new steering rack bushings, new oil pump, new plugs n wires, new clutch...

And now new rear brakes. Went with the H6 upgrade, 290mm EBC rotors for $80.

Drilled, NoOoOo! In all honesty, they are better brakes but I would migrate from drilled to slotted or at the VERY least solid when you can. I sweat those things cause problems... :(

[Huffer]

Couldnt beat the price and they work great.

[Lone_legacy]

I'm dying to see how that tribeca bar works out for you. I need more proof on BD/BG fitment before I go for it. Are you upgrading to sti solid rear endlinks for the front as well?

[eekay]

Couldnt beat the price and they work great.
I'm sure. Everything should be fine. Just keep an eye out for connect-the-dots and you'll be just fine. What brake pads did you end up using? (Sorry if you already answered this...)

[Huffer]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/10/4dc86add-1.jpg

[redlegacygt]

thats different... in a good way..haha looks awesome man.

[d1giPhux]

nice! what color is that? Make sure you get a nice clear coat on there and make them nice and flat. Nothing sucks worse then having your new wheel paint job mangled because of micro-pits in the paint that collect brake dust instantly!! Cant wait to see them installed!

[Huffer]

These are my winter wheels, so I'm not too picky about them. I'm not going to be concerned if they peel before the end of winter, as stripping the old paint was a PITA. Next time, I'm just dismounting tires and taking them straight to a media blaster.

The paint? Well, that would be telling now... suffice to say it's nothing special, but it will get a clear coat on it before I reinflate, balance, align the car and install.

I'll post more pics after they're all done and on the car. Thanks for the nice feedback!

[Huffer]

dun dun dunnnn!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/37e261c5-1.jpg

not installed yet:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/78562e17-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/5b78d481-1.jpg

[httrdd]

That should look pretty good out in the sun!

[Huffer]

And here they are, on my unwashed car, taken with my pitiful iPhone:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/139878fa-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/6c92a978-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/11/39f7dd07-1.jpg

[Okin DaVanh]

I see.... i like.

Can you paint the fuel door now? Do it for Johnny :lol:

[Huffer]

Heck no. It was white, I painted it black.
I'm swapping out my mirrors for the earlier model larger black ones too, and eventually I'll be painting my door strips and handles black also.
Skirts will go white.

But I should probably paint my brake calipers.

[fwa2500]

how about we trade handles? lol

[Huffer]

Been awhile, here's a nothing update.

Had a split tire valve letting air out, so put 4 new snow tires on (had them in stock, waiting to go on). Found out one of my wheels (winter blues) have a fairly significant high speed vibration - the wheel is bent. Gaaagh.

And I have some rust starting to eat my door.

[Huffer]

Teaser:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/02/65332106-1.jpg

[Subieee]

Would that rear cusco swaybar fit my wagon? (1997 legacy outback)

Car looks boss btw ;)