2nd Generation Sedan (BD) 99gtlimited's '99 2.5GT Limited 5MT [Archive]

99gtlimited

01-05-2008, 11:39 PM

Here's my '99 2.5GT Limited 5MT Quick Silver

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/shiny-2.jpg

Current Mod List (06/11/10)

Engine/Drivetrain
Weapon R SRI Piping to Stock Airbox (w/K&N drop-in) to 3" piping in fender well (DIY Hybrid CAI (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?t=11765))
OEM Fender Plug
MFactory Magnetic Drain Plug
eBay Oil Catch Can
Perrin Lightened Crank Pulley
Borla Rep. Headers (Wrapped and Coated)
Custom 2.25" Midpipe w/resonator
'07 WRX Axleback modified to fit BD
Paranoid Fabrications Grounding Kit
Redline MT90 & Mobil 1 10w-30 (all year!)
B&M Short Shifter & Bushings
Techna-Fit SS Clutch Line
Grimmspeed Phenolic IM Spacers (& custom EGR Tube)

Suspension
KYB GR2 Struts
H&R Sport Springs
Group-N Front Strut Mounts
Eibach Rear Camber Bolts
Rallitek 22mm Adj. Rear Sway Bar
Rallitek Rear Sway Bar Endlinks
JDM BD/BG/BK Cusco Front Strut Tower Brace
Rear Spring Boosters

Wheels/Brakes
Silver Painted Calipers
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
Brembo Blank Front Rotors
17x7 Enkei Wheels +55 (OE 05' Saab 9-x Aero) w/ Potenza RE-011 (summer)
Stock GT Limited Wheels W/ Dunlop Winter Sport 3D Tires (winter)

Interior
'07 WRX OEM leather shift knob
'03 WRX MOMO Steering Wheel
Custom Shift Boot for Short Shifter
Silver Trim Accents
Scanguage II
Tape Adapter (whoop whooop!)

Lighting/Exterior
JDM Tail Lights
JDM Projector Headlights w/9007 Harness (plug-play)
DIY Yellow Fogs
JDM L7 Grill (Tall Style)
DIY JDM Grill (for use with light bar)

Future Mods/Waiting to Install:
MSD Coil Pack
STI Swap.....

NEWEST STUFF AT THE END OF THE THREAD...

Plays_with_Toys

01-05-2008, 11:56 PM

You're off to a great start there! That is a clean engine bay. Were the sideskirts and lips already painted when you got it? And is that the stock spoiler? It looks taller than normal.

dplacencia

01-06-2008, 12:14 AM

The car looks great. :grin:

peugoby

01-06-2008, 12:44 AM

Looks good! Always nice to have another PNW member on here.

_RM_

01-06-2008, 12:45 AM

No doubt a hot Legacy. :cool:

subba

01-06-2008, 01:02 AM

I think het got the lowest mileage BD on here lol

Nice ride :grin:

99gtlimited

01-06-2008, 02:05 AM

The spoiler and side skirts are stock, the skirts and lips were already painted on my car as it is a limited...

a couple more pics

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/Interior-2.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/FrontEndWlightson-2.jpg

Reason

01-06-2008, 02:49 AM

You're off to a great start there! That is a clean engine bay. Were the sideskirts and lips already painted when you got it? And is that the stock spoiler? It looks taller than normal.

nOOb!!!

I can also appreciate a clean engine bay.

Mr. Sociable

01-06-2008, 11:48 AM

Nice! I really dig the silver trim.

BE-Fresh

01-06-2008, 02:00 PM

:shock: Damn that really is clean, haha

99gtlimited

01-10-2008, 03:03 PM

just installed perrin lightened crank pulley. feels good. pics up soon.

Huffer

01-10-2008, 03:43 PM

I'd redo that interior trim. Black w/ white w/ internal woodgrain? Not my style.

Great car, you're not even up to 1st timing belt change yet...

99gtlimited

01-10-2008, 06:51 PM

I'd redo that interior trim. Black w/ white w/ internal woodgrain? Not my style.

Great car, you're not even up to 1st timing belt change yet...

It's not white, it's silver. however, the woodgrain underneath is a little tacky. The previous owners idea. But yeah, about the timing belt, i just got that changed so now i'm a good 60k away from doing that again. at least.

99gtlimited

01-24-2008, 03:15 PM

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/sunsetlegacy-2.jpg

Huffer

01-24-2008, 05:00 PM

Now THAT is a sweet pic.

ryu_haneda

01-26-2008, 11:04 PM

Now THAT is a sweet pic.

+1

ProjectLGT97

01-27-2008, 12:55 AM

Now THAT is a sweet pic.

+1

Its my desktop background :eek:

99gtlimited

03-24-2008, 11:47 PM

here's a quick update on what's been going on with my 2.5GT

first off: here's a pic of the engine bay as it sits now, i used the piping from my weapon R intake and painted it w/black high temp paint, then hooked it up to a stock airbox that i got from dplancia with a 3" fernco coupler and reducer from the weapon R kit. I also got new 3/8" vacuum lines on ebay. also the new cusco strut brace is visible.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/enginebay-1.jpg

i also fabricated a bracket for my front license plate (since it's requred by law in WA) made from some 1" aluminum plate, bent into an L shape. no bumper drilling necessary. :)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/frontend2-1.jpg

Perrin Lightened Crank Pulley Installed
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/perrinLCP-1.jpg

scotty_frank

03-25-2008, 01:49 AM

are you using the stock shifter? or an aftermarket ss?

99gtlimited

03-25-2008, 03:55 AM

B&M short shifter

d1giPhux

03-25-2008, 08:34 AM

Nice car man! I have one myself! Will be interesting to see what you do to yours.. very nice! I cant wait till its warm enough here so i can completely buff my car out and take some pics! :D

99gtlimited

03-27-2008, 11:19 PM

just got done doing work for this weekend, pulled off a heat shield underneath the car that was rattling, and painted the brake calipers. here's how it turned out.

painted calipers

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/IMG_3717-1.jpg

up on jackstands for the first time! (by far the biggest wheel gap you'll ever see on my car)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/IMG_3718-1.jpg

we took some time to paint the calipers on my dad's m roadster while we were at it

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/IMG_3719-1.jpg

a few more shots of the M https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/IMG_3722-1.jpg

what an amazing automobile, by far the most responsive thing i've ever driven (dinan stage II suspension w/ koni adjustable shocks)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/03/IMG_3720-1.jpg

99gtlimited

04-17-2008, 04:55 PM

Update

Yellow Fogs!!!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/04/IMG_3724-1.jpg

BE-Fresh

04-18-2008, 01:41 AM

Car's lookin real good. I used to work at a BMW dealership back in highschool, and I must admit driving an M roadster/coupe was by far more enjoyable than an M3

99gtlimited

05-22-2008, 05:48 PM

a little update showing the engine bay as of today, my new stainless clutch line and sweet $2 OE fender Plug, as well as the exterior of the car at my house in bellingham.

gray day + dirty silver car = somehow the car looks a little clean :-? haha

pics

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/07/IMG_3729-1.jpg

techna-fit clutch line
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/05/IMG_3731-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/05/IMG_3732-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/05/IMG_3734-1.jpg

Airgne

05-23-2008, 01:22 AM

sorry i missed you. i was getting it aligned. out pretty good from last fridays adventure. that is the closest firestone up here. i love the drive up there on the 5 its nice. car is looking good. that ss line looks easier on your car than it was mine.

99gtlimited

05-23-2008, 04:46 PM

what do you mean it looks easier than it was on your car, for your sake i hope that isn't true

99gtlimited

10-20-2008, 03:08 PM

Alright guys, i know i haven't put anything new up in quite some time, suspension install coming up soon, i'll add pics then of that with a DIY if i can along with pics of my other new goodies (headers, IM spacers, etc.)

thanks for looking!

99gtlimited

11-10-2008, 05:23 AM

Here's a teaser of my new stuff, tomorrow i'll be finishing up a good weekend of work on my car and will have even more to show for it.

here's a few pics for now of new stuff

KYB + H&R + Group N mounts
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/IMG_3884-1.jpg

Borla Knockoffs + Mfactory magnetic drain plug
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/IMG_3882-1.jpg

I just filled up my 5MT with Redline MT90, the rear diff is now running mobil 1 synthetic 75w-90. I also took apart my clutch slave cylinder and lubed the piston to help cure my clutch "creak", when i finished with that i bleed the clutch system with synthetic DOT 3 fluid.

I'm toying around with my intake again, and possibly coming up with a use for the snorkus, updates soon to come. Thanks for looking.!!

Justin

henryq89

11-10-2008, 09:58 AM

Dude..sweet parts.cnt wait to see this thing when its done

99gtlimited

11-10-2008, 04:23 PM

thanks!, it'll be a work in progress for quite some time.

Airgne

11-10-2008, 07:29 PM

looking good. dont forget the meet on the 6th!!!

99gtlimited

11-11-2008, 06:42 AM

New intake!!!

Hybrid Wepon R intake W/ stock airbox and CAI tube behind RH foglight.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/IMG_3899-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/IMG_3894-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/IMG_3898-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/11/IMG_3903-1.jpg

see the DIY here:

http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?p=133147#133147

99gtlimited

02-02-2009, 10:29 PM

Quick teaser update.

Just got back from Humboldt County in Northern California for the second year in a row with the GT, the car did great and i averaged about 28.5 MPG which is awesome since i wasn't exactly going slow... 68K on the clock now.
Here are some pics from the trip:

So we left at 6:00 am for the ~15 hour drive and it ended up snowing the whole way out of Seattle almost down to Portland. I saw at least (not an exaggeration) 35 cars on the side of the road, up to 10 at once in the median.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/medianwrecks-1.jpg

Stopped at a nice rest stop about 40 miles north of vancouver, This is considered a lot of snow for here, ironically it didn't feel like much since we had the biggest winter storm in a decade here this december.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/snowyreststop-1.jpg

And for those of you who live in the middle of the country/other landlocked places:

This is what a Foggy and windy sunset looks like on the edge of the Pacific Ocean :smt004

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/pacificocean-1.jpg

And finally a very... very... dirty teaser :smt002
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Finally installed my JDM headlights :lol:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/02/IMG_4007-1.jpg

I'll get some more tasteful car pictures up once i wash it, it is almost hopeless this time of year though....

Navi271

02-03-2009, 05:05 PM

those projectors are looking nice! i really need to get me some of those..
looks like an awesome trip too, i like to laugh at the people that end up in the median. its a regular occurrence here in Iowa

99gtlimited

02-03-2009, 09:21 PM

yeah i even saw a flipped 4runner on the way down there too, people already suck at driving enough here, but once there's any snow on the ground it's a total sh*t show

Navi271

02-04-2009, 12:46 AM

thats crazy.. yeah people can be pretty stupid when driving!
they should've had a subaru lol

99gtlimited

02-05-2009, 06:25 PM

yeah but AWD doesn't cure stupidity....

dplacencia

02-05-2009, 06:32 PM

Your ride looks good dude. :grin:

99gtlimited

02-05-2009, 07:45 PM

thanks! It really needs a bath but there's not much point right now...

kevbot

02-27-2009, 11:33 AM

In Wisconsin, when it snows real bad the plows only focus on one lane of the high way, so the result is one clean lane with a bunch of mini-vans and fwd cars, and one lane with packed up snow and trucks. We drive my outback and my g/f's lsi in the snow lane, SPLASH CARS! Guys in trucks laugh at my little subbie goin' 60mph in the snow, ROCKSTEADY!! Just watch out for other cars sliding. NICERIDE.

99gtlimited

03-03-2009, 02:34 AM

yeah i love that look when you drive by someone and they are just in awe that a car can go over 30 in slick conditions

99gtlimited

03-17-2009, 07:43 PM

Small update: valve cover on RH side is leaking again.... gonna have to replace the gasket again and use a bunch of gasket maker to help it seal better this time. The weather has been very strange here the last month or two, beautiful day today, after a mini-blizzard last night. Just another reason i love my car, not having to worry about the unpredictable weather we have in the Pacific Northwest.

On to the car stuff:

Here's a shot of the BD w/ the projectors and fogs on, i'll get a night shot when i get a chance. Man is the light output better with these than the stockers!!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/IMG_4022-2.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/IMG_4024-2.jpg

I also recently got a '07 WRX leather shift knob for cheap that I love. So much better for dealing with the extreme temperatures than the aluminum was. The trim accent is not actually white it's silver, it just has a lot of glare in the picture.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/IMG_4026-2.jpg

And here's a back end shot showing off the new sticker i put on the rear windshield to represent my friend Adam's shop up here in Bellingham. He's a true subaru guru if i've ever met one (shameless plug). Here's a link to his shop website if anyone is interested : http://www.nwrallysports.com/index.html

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/IMG_4020-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/IMG_4021-2.jpg

thanks for looking!!
let me know what you think!

KAG

03-17-2009, 07:53 PM

Looks good man, I like the fogs and projectors a lot.

That shift knob is seriously the best OEM 5-speed knob I've ever felt. It hardly gets hot, hardly gets cold and gives great grip. Good choice :smt023

99gtlimited

03-17-2009, 08:06 PM

yeah it's my new favorite mod. it really has improved shift feel... somehow

cman7

03-22-2009, 10:06 PM

You have no idea how jealous I am of you. And you've pretty much modded your car in the exact way I would. Only thing different I would do would be add some JDM fogs and lamin-x them yellow.

Don't ever let go of that 99 Limited 5spd. If you do you better let me know. I'd be willing to drive all the way accross the country to pick it up :lol:

Legacy89

03-22-2009, 10:22 PM

Why do i live in norway? japan and US always get the god stuff:(

dplacencia

03-22-2009, 10:28 PM

I have that same shift knob on my wagon and love it too. :wink:

99gtlimited

03-22-2009, 10:45 PM

yeah i've debated JDM fogs but i kinda like the contrast in shape that the combo of the JDM projectors and USD fogs have at night. One of them has a nice huge crack in the top that i've resealed twice now, so if it keeps taking water i may be in the market for a new set sometime soon.

cman7- thanks for the comments, I don't plan on selling it... ever. once I have another car or just more money i'm hopefully gonna swap in a ej207 and make the car a dedicated racing vehicle.

legacy89- you can't be too upset with living there, there's certainly nothing like norwegian women!! :smt047 :smt047 and i'm sure you have better healthcare...

dplancencia - i think it's definitely the best OEM shift knob, i love the feel!

peugoby

03-22-2009, 10:53 PM

Looking great! I'm in Seattle (Capital Hill) with my BD right now too. I really like the limited gold wheels and laminix on the fogs - they give a great contrast.

Legacy89

03-22-2009, 10:56 PM

Forgot about the health care and the women:P
But on the other side we have ridiculous speed limits(90km/h is max), tuning laws etc. I cant get more than 5% HP increase without having to get it approved by the department of transportation.

99gtlimited

03-22-2009, 11:06 PM

yeah, but man the women... woooooooweeeeeee

all i gotta say

99gtlimited

03-22-2009, 11:08 PM

Looking great! I'm in Seattle (Capital Hill) with my BD right now too. I really like the limited gold wheels and laminix on the fogs - they give a great contrast.

what're you doin' up in my neck of the woods? I'm in town for spring break right now over at my parents house in wallingford(just across the freeway from UW) Maybe i'll see you around...?

Airgne

03-22-2009, 11:44 PM

i met adam yesterday. he is a pretty cool guy. hes got my "friends" impreza in his shop. adam is being really cool with the guy. the guy is not that smart with money. im probly going to do some work with him. fuel cut defender and a boost controler.

99gtlimited

03-22-2009, 11:56 PM

hahaha that's funny i was taking to adam about that RS a while back. He said the guy was driving the car when it broke and adam said he could hear the rod knock in the background... and he was still driving.

i'd definitely recommend him for work on any subaru he's a really nice guy and truly knows what he's doing.

Airgne

03-23-2009, 12:17 AM

yeah hes not that smart. i got 18's enkie's off him for some wrx rims.

99gtlimited

03-23-2009, 12:21 AM

so that's why you said "friend"

i get it

Airgne

03-23-2009, 01:15 AM

well he is just not smart. i try not to talk shit about him. he just needs to be smarter on certian things.

blackmedal

03-26-2009, 03:59 AM

Hey, loving the limited silver legacy! I have followed this thread from its inception, its a great little story!
One question, how did you source/find that shift knob? I really like the style and simplicity of it, and it sounds as though it feels really nice! Any information on that would be greatly appreciated.

Keep up with the mods and rallying, and the updates, wish you the best of the luck with that beast!

99gtlimited

03-26-2009, 05:30 AM

i found it on ebay but it can be found all over the place. It's just a stock WRX shift knob for like 06-07 i think. I only paid $20 shipped and it was brand new in the plastic!!

99gtlimited

04-04-2009, 03:35 AM

quick new update, we had a nice sunset today so i snapped a few shots nearby my house in bellingham. you can see bellingham bay in the distance and lummi island beyond that.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_4036-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_4037-1.jpg

and i think this one is my favorite just cause of the lights and it almost makes my car look wingless.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/04/IMG_4039-1.jpg

what do you all think?

Airgne

04-05-2009, 12:03 AM

looks good. time for some rims i would say.

99gtlimited

04-05-2009, 12:10 AM

yeah I want to find a nice OEM rim that i can paint and put some summer tires on. Ideally some 10 spoke 17" wrx wheels but i'm still looking for a good set. Money is tight right now so i can't just go spend $500 + on wheels and tires when i don't actually need them. There are a few smaller things i'll deal with first and maybe over the summer a good set of wheels will show up.

gibbons98legacygt

04-19-2009, 11:38 PM

I think i saw u this weekend I was up visiting my friends at western

99gtlimited

04-20-2009, 02:29 AM

i wish i could say you did but i was in seattle playing baseball...

hmmm

gibbons98legacygt

04-20-2009, 02:07 PM

I saw u sunday on i5 drivin north i was goin south

99gtlimited

04-20-2009, 03:14 PM

Well that was me then. You've got a good set of eyes if you saw me from southbound. I was mobbin back to school after playing Seattle u.

gibbons98legacygt

04-20-2009, 03:25 PM

nice nice same here i need to get home lol

99gtlimited

08-13-2009, 11:33 PM

quick update!!

Yesterday I picked up some new wheels/tires for my BD. They are 17" wheels from the saab 9-2x Aero, made by enkei. 55 offset. They still have the Saab centercaps which will need to be changed, but still have good rubber. The wheels/tires only have 15K on them, and i got a great deal.

Let me know what you think...

Pics are taken on my phone behind the VRI at WWU.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/gtvri2-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/GTvri1-1.jpg

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

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/08/Newwheels2-1.jpg

)2edline

08-14-2009, 01:41 AM

looks sick!

99gtlimited

08-15-2009, 06:16 PM

thanks I like them a lot too! Need centercaps though... anyone???

99gtlimited

08-18-2009, 06:40 PM

anyone know where to get 63mm center caps for a decent price? I'm not too excited to drive around with the axles exposed at the ends...

99gtlimited

08-18-2009, 08:08 PM

New shift boot thanks to Huffer. Modified to fit short-shifter, fits great and doesn't have all that extra sag the old one had. Thanks huffer!

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

Airgne

08-18-2009, 08:29 PM

lookin good.

99gtlimited

08-18-2009, 08:44 PM

thanks, i just need to get my windows tinted and center caps and I can lay off the exterior mods for a while...

eekay

08-20-2009, 11:32 AM

Car looks fantastic. Very clean. Although, one thing I'm curious about is how high the car appears to sit after the struts and springs are on. Did you use spacers somewhere or is that just the way it is? Doesn't look bad or anything so don't think I'm bad-mouthing. :) I just used to have H&Rs on my '99 LGTL 5MT and it sat much lower than yours from what I remember.

99gtlimited

08-20-2009, 07:02 PM

the last picture the car just appears a little higher since it just came off the jack and hasn't settled again. It does sit lower than that if you look at the pictures taken behind my school. I didn't use any spacers, though I'm most likely gonna put some in the back at some point just to even out the stance a little.

eekay

08-21-2009, 01:25 PM

Ah. Okay. That certainly explains it. The stance looks pretty good now but some very thin spacers in the back couldn't hurt. Would certainly make it look a bit more aggressive.

99gtlimited

08-21-2009, 04:28 PM

yeah that's what i'm goin for, and then I'll be able to run slightly wider tires when i roll the fenders too.

Huffer

08-21-2009, 04:41 PM

I have the same shift knob now! Lol

99gtlimited

08-21-2009, 04:50 PM

It really is my favorite that I've ever used, the weight and size are perfect. Not to mention it looks pretty sharp too :smt023

eekay

08-21-2009, 05:31 PM

yeah that's what i'm goin for, and then I'll be able to run slightly wider tires when i roll the fenders too.
I'd like to slightly roll my fenders too. I don't know anyone with a roller though and I figure paying $250-$300 for one and using it once is kind of bleh. Maybe I'll find someone with a roller in the near future...

deez11550

08-25-2009, 02:11 PM

hey have u had any problems with ur cold air intake. I WANA PLACE A LONG ARM ASWELLL but its risky :-?

eekay

08-25-2009, 03:50 PM

hey have u had any problems with ur cold air intake. I WANA PLACE A LONG ARM ASWELLL but its risky :-?
I never had any issues with my intake. What's risky about it? Are you planning on doing something extreme or different?

99gtlimited

08-25-2009, 04:01 PM

I've never had any problems... It spent me about a week "rattle proofing" it, but that was just cause i didn't want to be annoyed, not because of performance. If you keep your fender liners in you really don't have a very high risk when doing it, just don't make it end 6" off the ground where it could end up underwater in extreme puddles....

99gtlimited

08-25-2009, 04:01 PM

double post! :oops:

deez11550

08-25-2009, 07:18 PM

thats wat im worried about PUDDDLESSS :twisted: my friend a an intake like that and water somehow got into his engine and fuked up his car. it cost him about 3granf to fix

99gtlimited

08-25-2009, 07:29 PM

well I live in Seattle, WA where it rains nearly 2/3 of the days of the year. I've run this thing year round and never had a problem. This doesn't guarantee you won't screw up your car, since it ultimately depends on the skill of the driver, but if you don't go smashing puddles or driving through over a foot of water you should be fine.

deez11550

08-25-2009, 07:36 PM

thats the pnly thing im rally worried about. do u happen to remember where u got urs from (IF POSSIBLE LINK)

99gtlimited

08-25-2009, 07:55 PM

you really should read a little more about my car... look up ^

deez11550

08-25-2009, 08:55 PM

Ooooooo u did it urself NICE JOBBB. UR CAR MAKES ME HAPPY AND TINGLE INSIDE!! :smt005

99gtlimited

08-25-2009, 09:07 PM

thanks... but ^^ that was a little creepy :-?

99gtlimited

09-11-2009, 06:32 AM

:grin: :grin: :grin:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/shiny-1.jpg

eekay

09-11-2009, 11:13 AM

^^ Lookin' good!

KAG

09-11-2009, 01:00 PM

Wow. I like that a lot. Nice job man.

BE-Fresh

09-12-2009, 01:51 PM

:grin: :grin: :grin:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/shiny-1.jpg

Wow.... Gorgeous :smt023

Huffer

09-12-2009, 02:33 PM

That looks GREAT. Nice choice - you definitely stand out with those wheels/color.

99gtlimited

09-12-2009, 09:22 PM

Thanks everyone!! now i just need to replace my squeaky brake pads and retaining clips and my car will be enjoyable to drive again!

2.5GT

09-12-2009, 09:24 PM

They do look good sir :smt023

99gtlimited

09-13-2009, 07:55 PM

made $300 staying in Seward park the other night doing security for a movie company. easiest money i've ever made, here's the BD watching over the production trucks/trailers.

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

and just one to laugh about, seen near Green Lake last summer, 26's HAHA:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/26s-1.jpg

Notice the insane change in wheel gap seen in the two pics... :grin:

99gtlimited

09-21-2009, 04:28 AM

Small update,

painted my calipers silver, matches the body color well.

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

eekay

09-21-2009, 12:58 PM

Nice. Painting the calipers can make all the difference in the world. Why didn't you touch up the rusted lug area? You should probably paint those silver or black as well. Would look great. :)

99gtlimited

09-21-2009, 04:20 PM

I thought about that, but the rotors will be gone eventually and i was using brush on paint and that would've taken too long, and the rust doesn't show with the wheels on.

eekay

09-21-2009, 05:22 PM

I thought about that, but the rotors will be gone eventually and i was using brush on paint and that would've taken too long, and the rust doesn't show with the wheels on.
Fair enough. You going to replace the rotors with something fun or just OEM/stock replacements?

99gtlimited

09-21-2009, 06:17 PM

right now I have brembo blanks in the front and OEM in the rear. I imagine I may go with slotted rotors all around eventually

eekay

09-21-2009, 07:20 PM

right now I have brembo blanks in the front and OEM in the rear. I imagine I may go with slotted rotors all around eventually
Sounds like a good plan to me. Where'd you get your Brembo's and for how much?

99gtlimited

09-24-2009, 08:26 PM

I got the brembo's somewhere online, don't recall, cost about $220 or so shipped for the rotors.

finally got an SLi decal... so i guess i'm cool now right?

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

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/decals2-1.jpg

eekay

09-24-2009, 11:47 PM

Ah. Not a bad price. And yes, so much coolness. \o/

deez11550

09-24-2009, 11:59 PM

i wana make love to ur sticker mhhmmm goood

99gtlimited

09-28-2009, 03:07 PM

^^ what's up with all the creepy comments?

I'm glad you like my car, I do too, but first it made you tingle and now you wanna make love to my sticker?

whatever floats your boat i guess... :smt017 :smt017

eekay

09-28-2009, 06:20 PM

Haha. Funny it's the same person...

deez11550

09-30-2009, 10:48 PM

hahah hey i wana lower my car and get some new springs and shocks, wats to low and wat are some good products ( not to expensive either) dont got to much money

eekay

10-01-2009, 03:04 PM

hahah hey i wana lower my car and get some new springs and shocks, wats to low and wat are some good products ( not to expensive either) dont got to much money
I wouldn't go any lower than maybe 1.8" front and 1.5" rear unless you plan on rolling your fenders a bit. Good products I can recommend are, of course, H&R, iON Performance and Bilstein just to name a few. Look around online and you're sure to run into some decent deals.

deez11550

10-02-2009, 11:47 AM

can u give me a links to a set for a legacy gt 1997 sedan :razz: thanks boo

eekay

10-02-2009, 01:49 PM

can u give me a links to a set for a legacy gt 1997 sedan :razz: thanks boo
Here are the Google results for the H&R springs that will fit your '97 BD chassis:
http://www.google.com/search?q=h%26r+springs+HR-29868

iON Performances' website seems to have been re-designed recently and the links aren't work. So, you can contact them with questions here:
http://www.ionperformance.com/contact.html

Bilsteins can be found all over the place. Unfortunately, they are hard to find brand new. But, if you find some for your car, they're pretty darn decent.

Good luck!

99gtlimited

10-02-2009, 05:51 PM

I got my struts on eBay, the springs from a member on here, and the tophats from subaruwrxparts.com.

I would recommend searching the forum for more info, there is plenty on here, and many of your questions will have already been asked and answered (more than once at times) in other threads.

Suspension modding isn't exactly cheap, and going with the most inexpensive products isn't gonna be the way to go either, so make sure you know what you're getting into when you say you want to lower your car. If your stock struts are still ok, you can just get lowering spring and put them on the stock struts for now, and upgrade the struts when needed in the future.

The search function will be very good to you... and many people will appreciate not having the forums clogged up with threads about topics that have been covered multiple times.

99gtlimited

10-07-2009, 10:12 PM

Amazing sunset tonight, again... (I LOVE THE WEST COAST!)

So i decided to take a few pictures.

Nothing new, just an awesome sunset and a BD... :smt023

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/IMG_4683-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/IMG_4684-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/IMG_4685-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/10/IMG_4681-1.jpg

eekay

10-08-2009, 02:29 PM

That sure is a great looking sunset. Nice pictures! :wink:

deez11550

10-08-2009, 11:05 PM

i wana get that "sky" drunk and abuse its body when it passes out its soooo beautifullll

eekay

10-09-2009, 10:57 AM

i wana get that "sky" drunk and abuse its body when it passes out its soooo beautifullll
Hah!

99gtlimited

12-22-2009, 10:38 PM

UPDATE 12/22/09

So I finally got around to getting my exhaust put on the car. Here's the current set-up:

Borla Rep. Headers (soon to be wrapped and sprayed)
Custom 2.25" Midpipe w/resonator
'07 WRX Axleback modified to fit BD

I only have some crappy cell phone pics for now, but I'll update with good ones and hopefully a sound-clip when I get a chance. You can also see my new winter tires :grin:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/muffler-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/midpipe-1.jpg

ESSYMOND

12-23-2009, 01:20 AM

Hey, I was wondering if you dropped your car on H&R springs, why did you get new KYB struts? Couldn't you just use your stock struts and get 99 LGT H&R springs?

99gtlimited

12-23-2009, 01:32 AM

The stock struts were blown from previous lowering springs, so I replaced them. It's not necessary by any means, but if you have blown struts it is a good idea.

They KYB's are also said to be about 15% stiffer than OEM, which is another reason why people choose them instead of direct OEM replacements.

hellaGT

12-23-2009, 02:19 AM

Nice exhaust set up

12-23-2009, 02:25 AM

indeed... where's my sound clip?! :grin:

99gtlimited

12-23-2009, 06:23 AM

No sound clip yet... sorry. I've only had my cell phone for taking pictures the last couple months and I just tonight took most of them off.

Here's a few new things going on with the BD:

Installed a eBay Catch Can today, had to make a bracket to mount it well enough but the install was easy.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/ccinstalled-1.jpg

I also decided to try the Spring Boosters that 2.5GT installed in his BD to help cure H&R's slight butt sag problem. Haven't driven with them yet so I'm not completely sure how I feel about them, but they do raise the rear quite nicely. I used some clear RTV silicone (because that's what was laying around, any adhesive should work) on the bottom of each to hopefully keep it in place if the spring becomes fully unloaded (when i jack the car up... or catch air :grin: ).
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/springboosters-1.jpg

Custom 2.25" Midpipe w/resonator bolted to '07 WRX axleback.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/midpipe01-1.jpg

More pics and goodies on the way..... soonish
:smt023 :smt023 :smt023

BE-Fresh

12-23-2009, 11:53 AM

Lookin good, still jealous of your mileage too. :smt013

99gtlimited

12-23-2009, 05:05 PM

Lookin good, still jealous of your mileage too. :smt013

Yeah, and to think I was only at 52K just two years ago...

2.5GT

12-23-2009, 10:27 PM

Coming along just nicely! :)

and don't worry too much about the spacers, mine is still on the springs and hasn't gone anywhere. And i drive like a maniac too lol.

99gtlimited

12-23-2009, 11:25 PM

^^Yeah, I'm not too worried...

To be honest, I haven't noticed any difference in ride quality or handling (good or bad) using the spacers. They seem to do a good job of lifting the back and are really cheap and easy to install, so I'd say they're well worth the $7 I paid for them.

ScoobySnack

12-25-2009, 01:17 AM

Nice custom midpipe. How much did that cost if you don't mind I ask? I'm interest in getting this done. Better flow? Since the factory midpipe has two resonator.

BE-Fresh

12-26-2009, 11:10 AM

Lookin good, still jealous of your mileage too. :smt013

Yeah, and to think I was only at 52K just two years ago...

Why don't you rub it in s'more lol

chris_2.5gt

12-26-2009, 07:00 PM

The wrx axel back doesn't bolt up? I thought it was the midpipe that was too short and the axel back was the same?

hellaGT

12-27-2009, 02:02 AM

Question: Since you have aftermarket exhaust except for the cat (right?), have you had any po420 CEL o2 codes from the high flow? If not, I might put my stock cat back in my header, stromung high flow cat (with code preventing o2 spacer), mid-pipe, and axle-back set up that has popped the CEL

BE-Fresh

12-27-2009, 02:25 PM

The wrx axel back doesn't bolt up? I thought it was the midpipe that was too short and the axel back was the same?

IIRC, The flanges don't meet up on the Legacy's mid-pipe and the Impreza's axle back

99gtlimited

12-27-2009, 06:28 PM

yeah the flange needs to be rotated, and the 2 of the hangers need to be moved/modified

I haven't had any CEL or other issues since installation. I don't have a high flow cat or a trackpipe which usually is the cause for that CEL

99gtlimited

12-27-2009, 07:05 PM

Nice custom midpipe. How much did that cost if you don't mind I ask? I'm interest in getting this done. Better flow? Since the factory midpipe has two resonator.

it was about $300 to make a custom 2.25" midpipe (aluminized steel) with a resonator with flanges, gaskets, hangers, along with the modification to the axleback, and installation.

It certainly has increased flow, mainly because of the increased diameter, but also because the new pipe has fewer bends and turns than stock.

I'm very pleased with the results, it sounds great, not too loud, and I can really feel the difference in low-end torque. The car also seems to pull better all around from 2-5K.

99gtlimited

01-17-2010, 05:04 AM

Update!

got some DEI Exhaust wrap and silicone coating so i went to work!

I decided to coat the entire header first, for added heat retention, then wrap it, then coat it again. Got the coating and wrapping done over the past two days, should have the final coating and installation done tomorrow.... and maybe a sound clip if i have a camera that can do it justice.

DEI Spray is awesome, highly recommended, works on wrap, exhaust pipes, engine blocks, anything you want to retain heat.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/deispray-1.jpg

Coated UEL Header
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/coatedheader-1.jpg

Wrapped header drying, waiting to be coated with DEI silicone spray. Notice the ghetto drying fixture (two nails in a post).
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/wrappedheader-1.jpg

I'll update again with better pictures when I get a chance...

99gtlimited

01-18-2010, 05:03 AM

header is now wrapped, coated, and installed. I ended up using slightly less than 50 ft. of 2" wrap. The difference in sound is awesome!

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

primaries and black flanges :grin:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/primaries-1.jpg

In other news, I need a new front right wheel bearing and hub. They are both toast, and causing my brake rotor to rub on the caliper bracket, not to mention the awful noise it makes especially around left turns.

Navi271

01-18-2010, 01:58 PM

nice paint and wrap job! Looks really clean. Makes me want to redo mine.
Eww, bearings are annoying when they start going out!

99gtlimited

01-18-2010, 04:02 PM

yea the wheel bearing is starting to get pretty bad, gonna have to take care of that this week. good thing i have access to a 30 ton hydraulic press at school!

the wrap did turn out really well, I'm very happy with it, the key is patience when laying it up, it can get frustrated but you gotta stay focused and keep wrapping it evenly and tight.

eekay

01-19-2010, 04:58 PM

The wrap looks great! Can you explain the difference in sound maybe? Does the faint "rattling" noise that Subaru's are known for go away at all? I've been planning on doing this for a while myself but wasn't sure which way I wanted to go as far as the wrap and coating. Thanks for the info!

99gtlimited

01-19-2010, 05:25 PM

yeah no more ticking or rattling. The borla knock-offs are thin-walled and you can hear valvetrain chatter through them without the wrap. The wrap made the exhaust slightly quieter in the cabin, but also made it sound much cleaner with a deeper tone. hard to put into words but certainly worth it, don't forget the silicone coating! I used almost two cans coating the manifold, and the wrap being while very liberal with it.

eekay

01-20-2010, 02:04 AM

99gtlimited

01-21-2010, 01:48 AM

just won a JDM red L7 grille off ebay for cheap!

99gtlimited

01-31-2010, 02:55 AM

JDM L7 Teaser...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/IMG_4703-1.jpg

99gtlimited

02-01-2010, 04:24 AM

shiny new hub :)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/02/0131002300-1.jpg

99gtlimited

02-02-2010, 11:45 AM

just rolled over 77K last night... I've now owned the car for 2 years 3 months, and have put 25K on it myself.

thedaybreakers

02-05-2010, 09:13 PM

Your car is looking great, I like it!

99gtlimited

02-06-2010, 12:13 AM

:smt006 :smt006 Thanks!

99gtlimited

02-14-2010, 04:01 PM

This is the most current picture of the GT. Still in winter mode, but not for long.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/02/winterstance-1.jpg

99gtlimited

03-13-2010, 12:50 AM

rolled 77,777 miles today... good luck? i think so

zeus

03-13-2010, 01:06 AM

pick up a lotto ticket lol

99gtlimited

03-30-2010, 01:47 PM

finally got a chance to install a rear diff protector yesterday that I've had laying around for a year or so. somewhat of a PITA to get it in due to very tight clearance with my exhaust. Also, changed the oil, fuel filter, emptied catch can, and put some rain-x on the windows for the rainy spring that is already here...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/03/IMG_4709-1.jpg

99gtlimited

04-10-2010, 01:50 AM

So I have an update for everyone's viewing pleasure. I've been really busy at school lately, but it has also had its perks. In my time between classes I managed to do a DIY JDM style grill by modifying my stock grill that has been laying around. It turned out pretty well considering time constraints, and a few other small issues. I was originally going to use fiberglass to reinforce the grill but ended up bonding in pieces of ABS instead. Then after many coats of bondo, primer, and paint, it was done! And best of all, the entire project didn't cost me a dime! Absolutely free! :smt023 Here are a few pics of the process.

Here's what it looked like at the start.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/IMG_4708-1.jpg

Cut out vertical sections with cut-off wheel on a die grinder. Then ground them down with a sanding wheel. I recommend a mask for this as it creates a lot of dust and horribly smelling burning ABS.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0402000125-1.jpg

Then masked chrome trim, badge area. Then I bonded in ABS pieces using bondo or ABS cement.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0404000207-1.jpg

File, sand, more bondo, more filing, more sanding.... Spray primer in even coat. Spray paint in light even coats (I did 5 coats of black).
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0409001815-1.jpg

Finished Product (minus Subaru Badge)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0409002121-1.jpg

I'll post some pics of it installed when I get a chance, hopefully with a badge.

I also recently received my light bar from lincolnlock (Sam), he came by on the way home from work to drop it off. I installed it withe the JDM L7 grill off since it would need to be shimmed for proper fitment. The bar should look good with my new DIY grill and 4 hella 500's! :grin: :grin: :grin:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0331001626-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0401002144-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0402000150-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0410001839a-1.jpg

also since baseball season just started and the Mariners need some support, here's my CNC'd Aluminum mini Grandfather clock (shown without the clock mechanism).
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0311000815-1.jpg

04-10-2010, 01:57 AM

yeah! looks good, bout time you got that light bar on there :D

99gtlimited

04-10-2010, 03:31 AM

i forgot to mention... best part about the grill project is that it was absolutely free! didn't cost me a dime

99gtlimited

04-24-2010, 04:26 AM

Update:

Installed Rallitek 19-22mm Adjustable Rear Sway Bar yesterday, set it to the stiffest setting. First Impressions: I freaking love it! car handles so much better, rear end really pushes the car around the corners now. The bar came w/endlinks and poly bushings.

The bar is for a WRX technically, and required modification of the "bump" on the spare tire well. Here are a few pics showing the process. I ended up using a cut-off wheel to remove the bump instead of trying to dent it in, it is made of metal and didn't want to dent too easily.

Rallitek RSB next to OEM
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0421002318-1.jpg

Rallitek Endlinks next to OEM
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0421002318a-1.jpg

Cutting away at the bump
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0422001314-1.jpg

Almost off!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0422001330-1.jpg

Fully removed
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0422001358-1.jpg

Sprayed it with some self-priming paint to seal it for good measure.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0422001410-1.jpg

Endlink installed
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0422001453a-1.jpg

Clearance Issue... what clearance issue? fits like a glove!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/0422001504-1.jpg

eekay

04-25-2010, 05:50 PM

Awesome! Where did you order these from if you don't mind me asking? I've been looking for sure fit sway bar for quite some time.

99gtlimited

04-25-2010, 06:20 PM

Rallitek. 160 shipped w/ endlinks. It's only sure fit if you cut out the bump in the spare tire well.

eekay

04-26-2010, 04:14 AM

Rallitek. 160 shipped w/ endlinks. It's only sure fit if you cut out the bump in the spare tire well.
Nice. I'll order mine from them then. Thanks. And the bump is of no concern to me. Should only take a few moments with a diamond grinder. :)

Reason

04-26-2010, 09:06 AM

What's the deal with the weird looking endlinks?

99gtlimited

04-26-2010, 01:07 PM

Define weird... The're just the rallitek c style rear endlinks.

Reason

04-26-2010, 01:35 PM

I guess it's how I am looking at it. Out of all the "C" style links I never seen one like that.

99gtlimited

04-26-2010, 01:50 PM

yeah, they're asymmetrical which makes them look a little strange, but they are nice and solid and work great. came w/ poly bushings and everything, I'm rather happy with the deal i got to be honest, well worth the money.

aurelius

04-26-2010, 02:24 PM

I'm doing that to my boot for sure! Definitely save me money and time finding a thick RSB.

Are you going to have the light bar powered through the main battery or a secondary?

99gtlimited

04-26-2010, 02:35 PM

I'm not entirely sure yet, I don't even have the lights for it yet. I'll most likely run it off the main one at first and see how my battery and alternator handle it. I live in the city, so the bar won't get that much use, only on long road trips and light off-road use, It's really more for show at this point...

99gtlimited

05-25-2010, 11:18 PM

Update: Finally modded EGR tube (oxy/acetylene brazing), so I will be installing grimmspeed phenolic IM spacers next time I get a chance!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/egrbrazed1-1.jpg

Here's the most recent pic of the BD I have, cell phone pic but not too bad...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/Bd-1.jpg

ryu_haneda

06-10-2010, 10:47 PM

Most recent pic = win. Great to see you are still at it. Are those WRX rims I see?

99gtlimited

06-11-2010, 01:51 AM

They're from a Saab 9-2x aero, the saabaru... :)

99gtlimited

06-22-2010, 04:56 AM

UPDATE!!
The BD just rolled 80,000 miles...

Also,
Got an '03 WRX MOMO steering wheel from a local for quite the deal. Only took me about 45 min to install it, 25 of which was spent trying to get the airbag connector off the old wheel. I swapped over cruise control from my old wheel so It's all plug and play now!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/06/0621001502-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/06/0621001955a-1.jpg

derrick_

06-23-2010, 11:37 PM

heh, your panel color changes are very similar to what i've wanted to do to my 2.5gt for a while now, just haven't had the time. :]

06-23-2010, 11:57 PM

yeah the middle part looks sweet!

especially the gauge part..

but i think the door handles and vents next to them should go back to black..

Airgne

06-24-2010, 05:01 PM

hey you busy next weekend? it will be my last weekend in washington.

99gtlimited

07-06-2010, 11:17 PM

So.... an update:

Blew the HG at 81K....

weak... at least I have a project now

httrdd

07-06-2010, 11:31 PM

So.... an update:

Blew the HG at 81K....

weak... at least I have a project now

What do you mean by (air quote) "project"? Just a rebuild or a swap?

99gtlimited

07-06-2010, 11:33 PM

most likely just a rebuild for now, might go with a few new parts: clutch, lightweight flywheel, possibly cams...

gonna stay N/A for now, but I do plan on swapping this thing later, when I have the coin.

Reason

07-07-2010, 05:43 AM