Snowboarder's 98 GT [Archive] - Subaru Legacy International

snowboarder_lgt

10-26-2008, 04:18 AM

Here is my 98 Legacy. Im sorta a n00b, I just love to snowboard and I like cars and this car kicks ass in the snow (and everywhere else)! So here is what I have so far with my limited modding funds. Hope you like it.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/iamnina3178/subie_2.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/iamnina3178/subie_1.jpg

On one weekend I painted the logo and the calipers. I bought some WRX wheels for my summer tires and am using the snowflake legacy wheels on my winter tires.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/iamnina3178/subie_4.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/iamnina3178/subie_5.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/iamnina3178/subie_6.jpg

More recently I have tinted the windows (15% around the back 35% on the front sides) and I replaced the broken power antenna with a standard rubber one thats about half as tall as the power antenna.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/iamnina3178/subie_7.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/iamnina3178/subie_8.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/iamnina3178/subie_9.jpg

I just installed an amp and sub yesterday and will have pics of that later. Nothing special on the engine yet, havn't really gotten that far yet. Looking at JDM tails next.

scubydu

10-26-2008, 10:24 AM

Looking nice. Where in Wa are you?

99SUS SFD

10-26-2008, 10:32 AM

Looking good. Did you get some sort of kit or something to paint the calipers?

JDM tails was going to be my next suggestion for you. And clearing your corners. I think it'd really help tie everything together.

henryq89

10-26-2008, 01:43 PM

woah...sweet ride bro!!!...looks good w. the rex wheels and the red caliperss :grin: interior pics??

snowboarder_lgt

10-26-2008, 02:47 PM

In Bellingham, WA. And I agree with the clearing the corners. I used the duplicolor caliper painting kit from Schucks it was like $19.

http://www.buyadecal.com/product_info.p ... f4bd870b3e (http://www.buyadecal.com/product_info.php?products_id=28&osCsid=0191d2464e7e14bde88554f4bd870b3e)

That site for the caliper decals, it comes with the a few different subaru decal options on one sheet.

I will get some interior shots up tonight after I finish the sub install.

Colorado_Outback

10-26-2008, 04:14 PM

Nice LGT! Very clean.

5 speed?

99SUS SFD

10-26-2008, 09:49 PM

Nice, thanks for the link.

2.5GT

10-26-2008, 10:38 PM

I like the Brakes! I'm going have to copy you :lol:

peugoby

10-26-2008, 10:59 PM

Nice Legacy. Always good to have another Northwest member on here.

Where do you like snowboarding? I got a season's pass to Mt. Hood Meadows this year. Usually I go Timberline/ Ski Bowl... one year I had a pass to Bachelor. Bachelor is the shit if you ever make it out to central Oregon. I want to go to Crystal, never been.

snowboarder_lgt

10-27-2008, 01:38 AM

Car is an automatic...
I had a Forester and sold it to buy a sedan so was without a car for 3 months trying to find one and when I came across this it was too good to pass up. 90k and $4,500 so not complaining.

I snowboard at Mt. Baker, I usually dont get into seattle to board much and have never been boarding in oregon but would love to! I also ride a lot at Cypress, and Sun Peaks in Canada.

Finished the sub install and will have photos of interior tomorrow, got too dark for photos tonight.

snowboarder_lgt

10-27-2008, 01:45 AM

I like the Brakes! I'm going have to copy you :lol:

No problem! I actually sorta copied someone off the LegacyGT.com forums. Some people were using the decal in the set with the cut out letters and painting the Subaru on then removing the decal so it was painted on instead.

I was thinking about putting a clear coat on top of the decal so i didn't ruin them in the winter.

Huffer

10-27-2008, 11:45 AM

It's like my old GT came back to life. Sweet!

2.5GT

10-27-2008, 12:44 PM

[quote="2.5GT":3jo6ysg2]I like the Brakes! I'm going have to copy you :lol:

No problem! I actually sorta copied someone off the LegacyGT.com forums. Some people were using the decal in the set with the cut out letters and painting the Subaru on then removing the decal so it was painted on instead.

I was thinking about putting a clear coat on top of the decal so i didn't ruin them in the winter.[/quote:3jo6ysg2]

Yeah, I might do that this weekend. I'm going to paint the caliper black and a silver sticker. And does that sticker size comes in a set of 4? I'm going to do the rear too.

snowboarder_lgt

10-27-2008, 02:34 PM

Comes like this, there are two different slightly smaller sizes that work awesome on the back but there is only 3 of each sticker.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/subarulegacycalipers-2.jpg

2.5GT

10-27-2008, 03:39 PM

Aw...that's just stupid, shoulda made it even.

On the other hand, Paranoid Fabrication has a set for $10

http://www.camotoy.com/products/sticker/index.php :eek:

snowboarder_lgt

10-27-2008, 04:04 PM

Ahh cool I hadn't seen those decals but they look sweet.

Heres my interior pics and some random shots of the sub/amp install, nothing unusual on the inside, driver seat is starting to wear would like to upgrade the seats someday soon. We hid all the wires nicely on the drivers side panels in the floor and put the amp on the spare tire.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/iamnina3178/insidesubie_1.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/iamnina3178/insidesubie_2.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/iamnina3178/insidesubie_3.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/iamnina3178/IMG_0495.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
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snowboarder_lgt

10-28-2008, 11:53 PM

It's like my old GT came back to life. Sweet!

Ya! When i first found this site i saw your old black LGT and was super stoked!

BigLooga1

10-29-2008, 12:27 AM

You car is sick, those models are way lighter than the BE generation, they have the same motor and tranny.

Very clean, keep it in good shape, eventually you can swap something in there if interested, WRX/STI engines are getting cheaper and cheaper.

J-L

Airgne

10-29-2008, 01:48 AM

welcome. nice legacy. im to not far from you. over on the island to the south west of u. maybe ill see you around. i might be in belingham 2morrow for an alignment at firestone.

Huffer

10-29-2008, 07:18 AM

You car is sick, those models are way lighter than the BE generation, they have the same motor and tranny.

No they don't. They don't have the same engines. The 00-04's have a SOHC engine.

snowboarder_lgt

11-09-2008, 12:37 AM

Today I replaced the HVAC Control bulbs. Made a huge difference for night driving! Wasn't super hard either with the guide from LegacyGT.com thanks to Aczwild! I used white bulbs without the green cover.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/iamnina3178/DSC04341.jpg

warriorlax5506

11-09-2008, 09:32 PM

Nice car man!
So I have a friend on this board, wont mention names but i know he doesnt go on very often but im looking to try and pick up the yakima roof rack system for him that you have.
I found the actual ski racks but am having trouble locating the round bar mounts you have. Any help?

thanks a lot

great site btw

Airgne

11-10-2008, 01:29 AM

remeber the meet on the 6th. look in events.

subaru13

12-15-2008, 03:20 PM

nice legacy man... I think I have seen you driving around up there before..I am out of Anacortes and I go to the civic stadium dirt jumps all the time...Do you ride? I see a bike rack on your roof...

Navi271

12-15-2008, 09:04 PM

99gtlimited

12-15-2008, 10:04 PM

Mt Baker FTW!!!!! best mountain i have ever ridden in my life, and i've been to quite a few.

Nice to see another bellinghammer (no we don't actually use that term.... very often) on here. I go to WWU, but grew up in Seattle. I am gonna be installing JDM headlights soon so if you are interested i'd hook you up with my cleared corners for a good deal so you don't have to risk baking them too much.

What neighborhood do you live in? I'm a south end guy (happy valley/fairhaven)

Hopefully i'll see you up at the mountain since it opened yesterday!!!!!!! (Finally!!)

Good luck with the car, let me know if you need any help or have any questions. I know some good resources up here for subie work and such, and have quite a bit of experience personally as well.

Also, how much did you pay for your tints and where did you get them done, i really need some tint!

Check out my ride when you get a chance, it's likely you'll see me mobbing around town or up mt. baker hwy in the next few months

TheAngryPidgeon

12-16-2008, 01:13 AM

Bhatman

12-16-2008, 04:40 AM

Today I replaced the HVAC Control bulbs. Made a huge difference for night driving!
WHAT?! the hazard light button is supposed to light up?!?! wow i really need to replace my bulbs too.... i like lights
nice ride by the way

Seriously. None of my air-direction buttons light up either. What size bulbs do those require?

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... =#272-1092 (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103780&cp=#272-1092)#272-1092

PT no: 272-1092. After reading the DIY on LegacyGT.com, its straight forward just with no bloody time heh.
(after posting, the pt no is in the link, now thats a good thing) :cool: