What have you done to your car today?

[Dead91silvia]

I haven't driven my car in over a month... :-(

I see you and raise you 3 months.

You guys need a fix?! I got 2 extra Legies! :smt023

Only problem is we are in different time zones... :smt017

[Reason]

picked these up today

$109.25

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/DSC_2419-1.jpg

Mike I can get OEM parts man, I wouldn't have charged you that lol.

I see the prices of parts on here people pay and I say to myself, I could have beat that.

[Reason]

I haven't driven my car in over a month... :-(

I see you and raise you 3 months.

You guys need a fix?! I got 2 extra Legies! :smt023

Only problem is we are in different time zones... :smt017

Well my car is running but the inspection is up and I doubt it will pass. I'm going to be doing a high compression build and put in a second HFC. After my little girls graduation from pre k im going to my garage and going to degrease the 25 block and have it ready to receive parts.

[1-3-2-4]

lol why don't you advertise that you sell the gaskets lmao.. I would of brought them from you

my fault too for not calling around to the two other dealers near by but oh well... At least i don't have to worry about picking them up later.

[Huffer]

I haven't driven my car in over a month... :-(

I see you and raise you 3 months.

You guys need a fix?! I got 2 extra Legies! :smt023

Only problem is we are in different time zones... :smt017

My car runs, I just need to get the brakes done. I just haven't had time to tackle replacing all the lines and installing my new calipers. And when I parked it and jacked it up, I stupidly left the ebrake engaged. Now it's seized to the rear rotor. AAAAAARGH.

[superu]

Ta-da!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/5843748433_b6fac96c78_z-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42964170@N08/5843748433/)

Lookin' good! let's see a profile shot ;)

[Soul Shinobi]

Tested voltage to the COOLANT. 0.05-0.07 volts off, 0.1 volts on with ALL accessories on. This can cause electrolysis that will result in corrosion, and this is said to be the cause of many Subarus head gasket issues (http://allwheeldriveauto.com/subaru-head-gasket-problems-explained/). This is the result of, among other things, poor grounding (I have a grounding kit). Sources say (http://www.awrracing.com/media/electrolysis.pdf) aluminum engine health can be at risk at 0.15 volts and above. I see now why the use of distilled water is important.

[ubar legacy]

Last night I thought I blew my engine... kinda sounded like a rod bearing or something. started ticking...then knocking.. I was so pissed... especially since i was on the other side of town lol but I drove it home anyways. Got it home and was thinking of other possibilities and thought to check the torque converter bolts. sure shit, one was loose, and another one was like half way out and bent. tightened the one, took out and replaced the other one, good to go! :) new tires tomorrow.

[Soul Shinobi]

I'm told loose torque converter to flex plate bolts are the noisiest damn thing...

[ubar legacy]

I'm told loose torque converter to flex plate bolts are the noisiest damn thing...
lol yeah, it was pretty bad!
I dont think I used locktite when i put them in...so I think Ill probably take them out and do that... cause id rather not have it happen again! lol

Ill post a video of the sound it made if I get get it off my phone

[TireIron]

Oh yea, gotta always use locktite on flexplate and flywheel and clutch bolts.

[ShadowGT]

Painted my hood scoop black since it's been out of my car for months now. It'll go back in tomorrow with the 3m trim tape I bought since all the hardware is missing.

Tightened my power steering line that was loose and dripping fluid on my front cat converter. Found that the old leak I patched with JB Weld 2 step developed a slight weep. So I'm going to back tomorrow morning and sand it up and throw on this Quick-Steel epoxy to fix it. If this doesn't do it, I'm going to have to remove that whole length of power steering pipe and find a place to make me a new one. Which I probably should have done in the first place.

Bought the last silicone connector I need to convert my SRI to a CAI using my existing Cosmo SRI and a piece cut off the messed up "scratch and dent sale" OBX CAI. Sure it was 10 dollars free shipping, but it's missing all the bungs for the air connections and looking back at the auction, this was a non returnable item since it was considered "damaged". Fuck it.
I like fabricating stuff. At least the twisty end that snakes down the fender well is perfect shape. I'll just measure and cut a section from the MAF to the fenderwell. I might use the remaining pieces to fabricate brackets.

Has anyone ever considered painting their wagon back wing black, despite it not being the color of the car? Just curious. I was playing Forza 3 and I forgot what car it was, like a Renault or something, I painted the whole car green and it had a high back wing like our car GT's and I painted it black.. looked cool.
I might need to photoshop the idea first though.

[httrdd]

Dropped my exhaust completely, ground down the welds and painted high temp black. Replaced exhaust gaskets and fixed everything about the exhaust. After the long battle it sounds AMAZING! Sound clip up tomorrow in my rides thread. Had no idea my car could sound this good! Had to take a drive tonight and make some noise. :)

[ubar legacy]

heres the lovely noise it was making! (when it first happened it was alot more consistant. but then im assuming it bent and only happened at certain times)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/th_video20110618210520-1.jpg (http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u101/michaelborn/?action=view&current=video-2011-06-18-21-05-20.mp4)

[r3v_v3ng3]

[quote="ubar legacy"]heres the lovely noise it was making! (when it first happened it was alot more consistant. but then im assuming it bent and only happened at certain times)


holy shit. sounds like its gonna blow :shock:

[ubar legacy]

yeah!! I was freakin.. lol still drove it to the other end of town though...
its all good now though.
ordered an ebay intake, catch can, and clear carbon fiber vynal tonight!! :) ...i spent some time in the DIY section today lol

[WESTcoast]

Was suppose to trade coils with my friend today but did the biggest fail when i cleaned my car was to throw back in my wheel locks. So no go on my tie rods or coilover swap....sigh. But i did wash her up and take some shots here is a sneak peak...or a peak a boo

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/DSC_0078-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/DSC_0054-1.jpg

[httrdd]

Looks great. That white really is nice.

[Benfolio]

Won "Best SUV" at the all Subaru Show in Madison WI Saturday.

I'm not sure if it was a joke or not..... :lol:

Link to pics I took:

http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h121/ ... ar%20show/ (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h121/Benfolio/Car%20stuff/Don%20Miller%20Subaru%20car%20show/)

The "SUV"

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/th_IMG_1796-1.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h121/Benfolio/Car%20stuff/Don%20Miller%20Subaru%20car%20show/?action=view&current=IMG_1796.jpg)

[TGX4776]

I want that grill!

[Reason]

lol why don't you advertise that you sell the gaskets lmao.. I would of brought them from you

my fault too for not calling around to the two other dealers near by but oh well... At least i don't have to worry about picking them up later.

Go to the vendor section and look at the manufacturer list under 4Zero1Motorsports. It does need to be updated but has a majority of what I can get. Plus OEM subaru, Nissan and mitsu.

[dodik]

over the weekend installed 14" 200lbs springs on the back, now i got a nice "soft" ride on my coilovers.

[geckoboy86]

Won "Best SUV" at the all Subaru Show in Madison WI Saturday.

I'm not sure if it was a joke or not..... :lol:
That is Epic.

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Going to start painting my OEM wheels. Going from Silver to a darker grey. Might make a DIY thread!

[geckoboy86]

Paint and then installed my Strutbar
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/photoJPG-2.jpg

[racingking951]

$192.00 for a low pressure ac hose from the dealer

Reason could you have beaten that price?

[rougeben83]

Drove the car back to NYC for the last time. I've officially moved-out of Detroit. :smt006

[evolegacy]

Was suppose to trade coils with my friend today but did the biggest fail when i cleaned my car was to throw back in my wheel locks. So no go on my tie rods or coilover swap....sigh. But i did wash her up and take some shots here is a sneak peak...or a peak a boo

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/DSC_0078-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/DSC_0054-1.jpg


hey its the grill i have, just cant put it on til i get a JDM bumper, doesnt fit right on the USDM one, plus I gotta fix the 2 eyelids, they broken >.>

[Huffer]

Drove the car back to NYC for the last time. I've officially moved-out of Detroit. :smt006

Congrats! I'm sure motor city will miss you....

[superu]

added some mad awesome custom vinyl!!!

:twisted: https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/Reflective252520AWDgif-2.jpg :twisted:

[eekay]

I want that grill!
The grille on WESTcoast's white Legacy? If so, I have one you can totally have if you just pay for shipping. I hate the damn thing. Lol.

[ubar legacy]

I want that grill!
The grille on WESTcoast's white Legacy? If so, I have one you can totally have if you just pay for shipping. I hate the damn thing. Lol.
how much shipped to 55362? lol

[eekay]

I want that grill!
The grille on WESTcoast's white Legacy? If so, I have one you can totally have if you just pay for shipping. I hate the damn thing. Lol.
how much shipped to 55362? lol
I'll check tomorrow. :)

[ubar legacy]

^^why dont you like the grille? if you could send me a pic of it that'd be great.

made a cooling plate thing for the subie today, going to paint it flat black tomorrow and im going to color match "UBAR" letters from the trunk of an outback and put those on it. I also started modifying an ebay catch can. and got my tires swapped, balanced, and mounted. and I rolled my fenders with a buddy's fender roller. annndd, I ordered some jdm side markers. :) woot!! Ubar is getting spoiled

[racingking951]

^^pics of the fender roll please

[ubar legacy]

^^pics of the fender roll please
From the outside it doesnt look any different.. Its just that little lip (especially on the rear wheel wells) is like bent up instead of sticking straight out where it will rub on my tire when I corner. I can take pics tommorow if ya still want..
If youre thinking I got my wheel wells pulled, thats a different story haha

[eekay]

^^why dont you like the grille? if you could send me a pic of it that'd be great.
I think they're a bit ugly... Mainly because they cover up the inside corner of the headlights which takes away from the Legacy-ness, IMO.

[racingking951]

^^why dont you like the grille? if you could send me a pic of it that'd be great.
I think they're a bit ugly... Mainly because they cover up the inside corner of the headlights which takes away from the Legacy-ness, IMO.

I seconded that opinion, I dont care for these grilles either. The one thing that i like about them is the eye lid look but that can be accomplished without it

[BG5guy]

Had fun on the freeway this morning with a wrx and sti. Took the wrx on the str8 and kept up with the sti till he hit 3rd and was gone. Oh well, eventually ill keep up with the sti

[ubar legacy]

^^why dont you like the grille? if you could send me a pic of it that'd be great.
I think they're a bit ugly... Mainly because they cover up the inside corner of the headlights which takes away from the Legacy-ness, IMO.
I see. Well, I painted eyelids onto my headlights already..so obviously im fine with that look. Lol

[BG5guy]

just ordered a set of 17' XXR 518 rims in Gold. Will test fit them on both the Fozz and the STI. Not sure which will look better but if the STI looks better my Fozz gets the 5X100 BBS's. So either way its a win win

[eekay]

[quote="ubar legacy":kzk3bdrf]^^why dont you like the grille? if you could send me a pic of it that'd be great.
I think they're a bit ugly... Mainly because they cover up the inside corner of the headlights which takes away from the Legacy-ness, IMO.
I see. Well, I painted eyelids onto my headlights already..so obviously im fine with that look. Lol[/quote:kzk3bdrf]
No biggy. To each their own! I'm not going to bad-mouth anyone for what they like. :) Diversity is great!

[TGX4776]

I want that grill!
The grille on WESTcoast's white Legacy? If so, I have one you can totally have if you just pay for shipping. I hate the damn thing. Lol.
how much shipped to 55362? lol
I'll check tomorrow. :)


dont go stealing my grille. shipping to 25403 plz.

[Reason]

$192.00 for a low pressure ac hose from the dealer

Reason could you have beaten that price?
Ill check

[geckoboy86]

Installed some clear JDM sidemarkers!

[ubar legacy]

I want that grill!
The grille on WESTcoast's white Legacy? If so, I have one you can totally have if you just pay for shipping. I hate the damn thing. Lol.
how much shipped to 55362? lol
I'll check tomorrow. :)

dont go stealing my grille. shipping to 25403 plz.haha you got dibs man. I have a jdm liberty grille, so if I dont get it I wont really care.lol but if its cheap enough and you dont want it, then why not?

[TGX4776]

haha you got dibs man. I have a jdm liberty grille, so if I dont get it I wont really care.lol but if its cheap enough and you dont want it, then why not?


Thanks buddy

[ubar legacy]

got my cooling plate on today. i have another little finishing touch that ill be putting onto it tomorrow! for now, here it is (i have a couple parts out of the engine bay that im painting at the moment)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/20110621233622-1.jpg
(cell phone pic for now...)
also redid my eye lids. and installed my catch can that i modified (top left in the pic)

[ShadowGT]

My hood scoop fell off my car while going down the highway and burst into pieces behind me. It didn't have any hardware to hold it on. The hardware was all lost when I got the car. I had repainted it and used 3M Automotive trim tape to hold it in place. Guess I didn't use enough because at 80mph, it shuddered for a second and then blew off and over my car.

Not exactly sure what I'm going to do to replace it. I looked on eBay and saw a shit ton of "JDM" scoops. Not sure what would actually apply to my car since the back of the hood "hole" is higher than the front.

[BG5guy]

made a mounting bracket for my grill to put the xt emblem on

[mycargoesvroom]

Realized the sound I've been hearing is probably rod knock, also noticed I'm burning oil at a very alarming rate...

[Soul Shinobi]

Doesn't rod knock only last a little while before the engine's toast? Low oil would cause valvetrain noise.

[ubar legacy]

Realized the sound I've been hearing is probably rod knock, also noticed I'm burning oil at a very alarming rate...
Possibly flywheel or torque converter bolts loose?

[mycargoesvroom]

Realized the sound I've been hearing is probably rod knock, also noticed I'm burning oil at a very alarming rate...
Possibly flywheel or torque converter bolts loose?


Can't be Flywheel because it's Auto.

It's definitely not valve noise, its way too loud.

What ever it is, it isn't good. I've burnt through a quart of oil in less then a week (Yes I'm 100% sure it's not leaking), and I've lost a TON of power throughout the power band.

[eekay]

My hood scoop fell off my car while going down the highway and burst into pieces behind me. It didn't have any hardware to hold it on. The hardware was all lost when I got the car. I had repainted it and used 3M Automotive trim tape to hold it in place. Guess I didn't use enough because at 80mph, it shuddered for a second and then blew off and over my car.

Not exactly sure what I'm going to do to replace it. I looked on eBay and saw a shit ton of "JDM" scoops. Not sure what would actually apply to my car since the back of the hood "hole" is higher than the front.
Just the hood grille is what you're looking for? Look here and see which parts you need:
http://parts.subaru.com/replacement/ind ... atalogid=0 (http://parts.subaru.com/replacement/index.cfm?action=getPartLocator&siteid=215892&chapter=AEL7521&sectionids=0,2387&groupid=2724&subgroupid=2292&makeid=32&model=Legacy&year=1998&catalogid=2&displayCatalogid=0)

[eekay]

Realized the sound I've been hearing is probably rod knock, also noticed I'm burning oil at a very alarming rate...
Possibly flywheel or torque converter bolts loose?


Can't be Flywheel because it's Auto.

It's definitely not valve noise, its way too loud.

What ever it is, it isn't good. I've burnt through a quart of oil in less then a week (Yes I'm 100% sure it's not leaking), and I've lost a TON of power throughout the power band.
Go get a smoke or pressure test done to see if pressure is escaping anywhere like into the gas tank... Cheap test that should determine if you're b0rk3d or not. :(

[mycargoesvroom]

Realized the sound I've been hearing is probably rod knock, also noticed I'm burning oil at a very alarming rate...
Possibly flywheel or torque converter bolts loose?


Can't be Flywheel because it's Auto.

It's definitely not valve noise, its way too loud.

What ever it is, it isn't good. I've burnt through a quart of oil in less then a week (Yes I'm 100% sure it's not leaking), and I've lost a TON of power throughout the power band.
Go get a smoke or pressure test done to see if pressure is escaping anywhere like into the gas tank... Cheap test that should determine if you're b0rk3d or not. :(


Pretty much borked any way I look at it, I can't afford to throw any money at it trying to figure out whats wrong. I'm already going to have to take out a loan to be able to swap it, I'd rather just do it and get it over with. Although I have been looking at OldBlueLegacy's SS and for the money it's a good deal... Ugh... idk what to do lol.

[eekay]

Ah. Well, I suppose there's no need to address the issue if you already plan on swapping it. I haven't seen OldBlueLegacy's SS. Link please!

[ShadowGT]

My hood scoop fell off my car while going down the highway and burst into pieces behind me. It didn't have any hardware to hold it on. The hardware was all lost when I got the car. I had repainted it and used 3M Automotive trim tape to hold it in place. Guess I didn't use enough because at 80mph, it shuddered for a second and then blew off and over my car.

Not exactly sure what I'm going to do to replace it. I looked on eBay and saw a shit ton of "JDM" scoops. Not sure what would actually apply to my car since the back of the hood "hole" is higher than the front.
Just the hood grille is what you're looking for? Look here and see which parts you need:
http://parts.subaru.com/replacement/ind ... atalogid=0 (http://parts.subaru.com/replacement/index.cfm?action=getPartLocator&siteid=215892&chapter=AEL7521&sectionids=0,2387&groupid=2724&subgroupid=2292&makeid=32&model=Legacy&year=1998&catalogid=2&displayCatalogid=0)

Thanks for the heads up. I think I just died deep inside seeing that the actual scoop grill itself costs 100 bucks.

[ubar legacy]

how easy is it to take that scoop grille out? and what color do you need? there are many of these hoods in the junkyards around here... I could pick one up for ya?

[eekay]

They're super easy to remove. Just 8-10 10mm nuts and you're good to go! Nabbing one for him would be awesome of you. :)

[ubar legacy]

if color doesnt matter, ill definately be able to get you one saturday night. if that works for you..? but let me know what color and if I see one that color, ill grab that one. and ill give ya the hardware too so ya dont have to worry about losing it again lol

[Huffer]

if color doesnt matter, ill definately be able to get you one saturday night. if that works for you..? but let me know what color and if I see one that color, ill grab that one. and ill give ya the hardware too so ya dont have to worry about losing it again lol

So THATS what happens to WRX's on Saturday nights... :smt005

[ubar legacy]

if color doesnt matter, ill definately be able to get you one saturday night. if that works for you..? but let me know what color and if I see one that color, ill grab that one. and ill give ya the hardware too so ya dont have to worry about losing it again lol

So THATS what happens to WRX's on Saturday nights... :smt005
hey now.. were talking about legacys here.. however, they do have a wrx that ill be getting the brakes off of. :)

[ubar legacy]

painted some shit, modified/installed catch can, cooling plate is done. here is the finished product (still waiting on my intake too..)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/20110622150658-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/20110622150736-1.jpg

[geckoboy86]

Photos today
Clear JDM Side Markers.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/photo2525202JPG-1.jpg

Overall Image.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/photo2525201JPG-1.jpg

[eekay]

Last two posts are great! Good work, guys.

[ubar legacy]

Last two posts are great! Good work, guys.
Thanks. Im not going to lie... I was close to giving up on this car not too long ago.. But I stuck with it, fixed it, and im happy to be able to put more aftermarket parts on it to make it my own! :) I love my slow little subie. Lol

[avryco]

Debadged!

[02_Legacy]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/20110622150736-1.jpg
You missed 2 letters :wink:

[eekay]

Last two posts are great! Good work, guys.
Thanks. Im not going to lie... I was close to giving up on this car not too long ago.. But I stuck with it, fixed it, and im happy to be able to put more aftermarket parts on it to make it my own! :) I love my slow little subie. Lol
Haha. It's a heavy N/A car! It's still a bad-ass Scoober. In the winter, it's nearly the fastest car on the road. Haha.

[ubar legacy]

[quote="ubar legacy":n2cw8dmu]https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/20110622150736-1.jpg
You missed 2 letters :wink:[/quote:n2cw8dmu]
lol ubar is my subies name. which explains my name on here (ubar was taken....so i went with ubar legacy)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/76697_459956381646_702701646_5975709_475-1.jpg
this is where the name came from (taillight) haha the previous owner called it ubar as we were filling out the title, and it just kinda stuck. haha

and since i replaced the taillight its name wasnt really there anymore, so i had to put it somewhere! :)

[02_Legacy]

Haha that is a funny story how it got its name. It was just my first reaction when I saw the "ubar" that you were missing a few letters. LOL

[ubar legacy]

lol well I did leave enough room before it to put the S and I can put the U after it if I ever decide to make it say subaru haha

[eekay]

Nooo! I like the "UBAR" under the hood. Funny, meaningful, and different! Leave it, please. :)

[ubar legacy]

Nooo! I like the "UBAR" under the hood. Funny, meaningful, and different! Leave it, please. :)
lol dont worry, its there to stay! :) I dont plan to make it say subaru anytime soon. haha I like it as is

[geckoboy86]

Last two posts are great! Good work, guys.

Thanks...
I am almost done modding for this year...Need to save some money.

-New exhaust
-RS front Bumper
-Put my WRX suspension on

And that should be it.

[ShadowGT]

if color doesnt matter, ill definately be able to get you one saturday night. if that works for you..? but let me know what color and if I see one that color, ill grab that one. and ill give ya the hardware too so ya dont have to worry about losing it again lol

You sir are the man. My car is green. Black would be an easy secondary choice. If there is no black or green, then whatever color because I'm going to have to prime and paint it black since I'll never match that green.
Let me know what happens.


I ordered a neutral safety switch since that has been popping a CEL lately while driving causing the engine to slightly stumble and when that happens, then I also get the cylinder misfire codes. Always in that order. NSS first, then two misfires and different cylinders, never the same ones.

Got to hand it to this car, everything is pretty straight forward to figure out.

[Okin DaVanh]

:grin: <---- Yeah... that's REALLY what my face looks like today. Why???































https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/DSCN1710-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/DSCN1727-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/DSCN1723-1.jpg







I painted it the factory color, but with a twist. I mixed up a custom pearl base, then sprayed the factory Boston Green over it then cleared. Still have some more work to do, but so far I've cleared a major hurdle! (Insert: f*kkyeah.jpg here :smt023 )

[ubar legacy]

You sir are the man. My car is green. Black would be an easy secondary choice. If there is no black or green, then whatever color because I'm going to have to prime and paint it black since I'll never match that green.
Let me know what happens.
I know this. Haha jk alright, I will look for a green or black one for ya saturday! Ill keep ya posted.
I like to help out a fellow subaru owner cause I like when others help me out, and thats kinda what forums are for, right? :)

[eekay]

I painted it the factory color, but with a twist. I mixed up a custom pearl base, then sprayed the factory Boston Green over it then cleared. Still have some more work to do, but so far I've cleared a major hurdle! (Insert: f*kkyeah.jpg here :smt023 )
Looks good! Is that a 325is?

[Huffer]

Nice one Okin!

[ubar legacy]

Oh, I drained my tranny and replaced it with some subaru atf hp fluid. Magical fluid I tell you. No more binding when I turn. Woot!
Now on my wisconsin dells with the family until tommorow, then eau claire tomorrow night until saturday. Hopefully see some modded subies somewhere lol

[Okin DaVanh]

Looks good! Is that a 325is?

Thank you!

98 328i


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/DSCN1741-1.jpg








Nice one Okin!


Thank you there kind sir!

[eekay]

Looks good! Is that a 325is?

Thank you!

98 328i
Ah. Okie dokie. Doesn't change the previous statement. :) Well done!

[geckoboy86]

Picked up my new project.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/IMAG0013-1.jpg
Came with fogs, turns, inserts, and beam.
Need to do alittle work and paint it. get some clear turn lenses and I am set.

[ubar legacy]

You should paint the grille/center part of the lip flat black like your hood!

[geckoboy86]

You should paint the grille/center part of the lip flat black like your hood!

I got some black planned for it.

EDIT: CD Player died in the car, Took the radio with it. Unit was a Subaru OEM P-133.
The question is how to replace it? keep it OEM or aftermarket (with maybe a Pioneer AppRadio (http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/AppRadio/AppRadio+(SPH-DA01)))

[superu]

Picked up my new project.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/IMAG0013-1.jpg
Came with fogs, turns, inserts, and beam.
Need to do alittle work and paint it. get some clear turn lenses and I am set.

get yer momo wheel ironed out yet? :cool:

[superu]

lol ubar is my subies name. which explains my name on here (ubar was taken....so i went with ubar legacy)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/76697_459956381646_702701646_5975709_475-1.jpg
this is where the name came from (taillight) haha the previous owner called it ubar as we were filling out the title, and it just kinda stuck. haha

and since i replaced the taillight its name wasnt really there anymore, so i had to put it somewhere! :)

Nice!! I have a similar one, but the na,e came first... maybe I'll share a pic (of my customizing) if I can get my act together to shoot a pic ;)

I like the name story you got there!!

[geckoboy86]

get yer momo wheel ironed out yet? :cool:

Not yet...*sigh*...That'll be next year...I've already said I am done for the year in new toys for it (unless something breaks like the CD player...GGRRR).
Next year has Momo wheel and 04 GT Brakes on it.

[MRLancaster]

Cleaned the car for a car show, ended up meeting another 3rd gen owner from PA, https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/0624011755-1.jpg
Has several tasteful mods on his BE. Great seeing another legacy owner at a car show.


And just ordered a short ram intake

[ShadowGT]

Picked up my new project.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/IMAG0013-1.jpg
Came with fogs, turns, inserts, and beam.
Need to do alittle work and paint it. get some clear turn lenses and I am set.

Oh, I'm jealous. I'm probably the one guy that wants an Outback bumper for his GT. (Why do replacement part sites say it won't fit a GT?)

[geckoboy86]

Oh, I'm jealous. I'm probably the one guy that wants an Outback bumper for his GT. (Why do replacement part sites say it won't fit a GT?)

GTDrifter had a outback bumper on his GT.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/25803_1338882004092_1592413928_790721_74-1.jpg

[Baddog]

I also have a OB bumper on my L

[MRLancaster]

Put a shift boot on...https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/downsized_0625012019-1.jpg

[geckoboy86]

Stripped the RS Bumper of lights and extras. Gonna need some new hardware for mounting the fogs and new turn lenses. Doing a test fit tomorrow to see how the holes line up on the sides and starting a photo log of this process.
After the test fit comes repair. Got a nasty deep scrape on the front and need to fits a few bumper mounting points.

[grayguy]

Stripped the harness out of the parts car to sell for just over what I bought the whole car for :)

[ShadowGT]

Converted my Cosmo SRI into a CAI using a bit of that OBX CAI that was obviously not meant for my car and I couldn't return. Thank God it was cheap and the shipping was free. Ended up sawing off like a 9 inch section of the messed up CAI and used the second piece of it to attach to my Cosmo SRI. Autozone now carries rubber connectors and they work nicely.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/intake1-1.jpg

This is the view from inside the fender. Didn't have to take the wheel off, but I did have to take the splash shield off. Yes, that's a K&N cone filter.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/intake2-1.jpg


Also, fixed my power steering. I unscrewed the pipe from the junction and used a small pipe / tube cutter to cut the pipe off at the break. I ground down with a dremel the jagged bits and I sanded off the failed JB weld and Epoxy Fast Weld. I connected both pipes with a 7mm brass compression fitting, tightened them up and they're good for 5000 PSI. Put fluid back in, test drove the car, all is normal.

I may have to physically remove my factory fog lights so more air can feed into where the filter is. It's right behind the fog light. I can get some big rally type lights and move them closer inwards later.

[ubar legacy]

hey, I forgot about that scoop tonight! I'll call up to the junkyard tomorrow and see how much they want for one..

[eekay]

Converted my Cosmo SRI into a CAI using a bit of that OBX CAI that was obviously not meant for my car and I couldn't return. Thank God it was cheap and the shipping was free. Ended up sawing off like a 9 inch section of the messed up CAI and used the second piece of it to attach to my Cosmo SRI. Autozone now carries rubber connectors and they work nicely.

This is the view from inside the fender. Didn't have to take the wheel off, but I did have to take the splash shield off. Yes, that's a K&N cone filter.
Looks good! Do you plan on leaving the splash guard off? Unless you plan on driving in seriously dry conditions ALWAYS I would highly recommend you putting it back on. It'll definitely take some adjustment(s) but it's worth it. Also, look into getting a filter sock. The water beads off of it and it's pretty much a must in our case when you know the filter is exposed to the elements.


I may have to physically remove my factory fog lights so more air can feed into where the filter is. It's right behind the fog light. I can get some big rally type lights and move them closer inwards later.
Neh. I wouldn't even worry about it. All you're looking for is nice, cool air which you'll be getting down there for sure. Exposing the filter even more will only lead to a quicker replacement due to debris damage and such. Now, if you piped something from the fog hole to the filter (which was enclosed somehow) then you'd be in business with a decent forced-air intake. That'd be something. :)

[Okin DaVanh]

Detailed and took some quick shots with a point and shoot. All smiles:





https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/DSCN1762-1.jpg


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/DSCN1778-1.jpg

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/DSCN1751-1.jpg





Taking it to a local BMW tuner this afternoon. Nothing planned, but who knows..... was thinking about another re-flash.

[ubar legacy]

That bmw has a nice stance and wheels. I like it

[geckoboy86]

Did some test fitting of the RS bumper
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/IMG_1779JPG-1.jpg
More pics in my Member Rides Thread (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14573&p=255219#p255219)

[ubar legacy]

lookin good! is that similar to the wrx bumper? i picked up a bumper from a bug eye yesterday from a buddy.. might modify it to fit

[Okin DaVanh]

That bmw has a nice stance and wheels. I like it



Thank you kind sir! :smt023

[geckoboy86]

The bug-eye bumper could work, but require a lot more custom work. Nice thing with the BD Legacy and the GC Impreza is that they are both relatively straight lined going from side to side.

[Asakura]

Picked up a 17mm socket to do my first oil change (the little 105 piece toolkit I got only had a 13mm as the biggest metric and a 5/8 as the biggest SAE.)

Also picked up some Xtravision headlight to replace my OEM ones. Might be ordering some small things like shift knob/boot this week as well as a front license plate delete and rear plate frame.

[ubar legacy]

The bug-eye bumper could work, but require a lot more custom work. Nice thing with the BD Legacy and the GC Impreza is that they are both relatively straight lined going from side to side.
Yeah, I checked it out today.. Definately needs some customizing. Do you know of anyone that has done it? I looked, but couldnt find anything..

[ShadowGT]

Converted my Cosmo SRI into a CAI using a bit of that OBX CAI that was obviously not meant for my car and I couldn't return. Thank God it was cheap and the shipping was free. Ended up sawing off like a 9 inch section of the messed up CAI and used the second piece of it to attach to my Cosmo SRI. Autozone now carries rubber connectors and they work nicely.

This is the view from inside the fender. Didn't have to take the wheel off, but I did have to take the splash shield off. Yes, that's a K&N cone filter.
Looks good! Do you plan on leaving the splash guard off? Unless you plan on driving in seriously dry conditions ALWAYS I would highly recommend you putting it back on. It'll definitely take some adjustment(s) but it's worth it. Also, look into getting a filter sock. The water beads off of it and it's pretty much a must in our case when you know the filter is exposed to the elements.


I may have to physically remove my factory fog lights so more air can feed into where the filter is. It's right behind the fog light. I can get some big rally type lights and move them closer inwards later.
Neh. I wouldn't even worry about it. All you're looking for is nice, cool air which you'll be getting down there for sure. Exposing the filter even more will only lead to a quicker replacement due to debris damage and such. Now, if you piped something from the fog hole to the filter (which was enclosed somehow) then you'd be in business with a decent forced-air intake. That'd be something. :)

What is this filter sock you speak of? Where I can find one that fits a KN cone? I need one. I need a new splash guard too.
Guess what I found out?

I put the splash guard back on, even used lock tite on the screws and made sure the "button tabs" fit right.. Apparently air gets so violently blown in without the fog light there, it ripped my splash guard into my wheel and I ran over it, tearing it off my car.
Nice..
So it's exposed right now. I need to remedy this.
I'm going to put the fog light back in.

EDIT:
Waahaa..
http://www.outerwearsracing.com/proddet ... rod=734171 (http://www.outerwearsracing.com/proddetail.asp?prod=734171)

I need to go measure my cone filter. Hopefully it won't rain until I sort all this out.

[Sambo]

today my car lost control on the freeway... she is now totaled... hit the center divider and spun about 3 times.... part out list soon. I already miss my car :smt010

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/07/20110626_192930_158-1.jpg

time to hunt down another legacy :smt023

[MRLancaster]

Picked up wheels at 1am in the morning? Check. :D https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/0627010128-1.jpg

[ShadowGT]

today my car lost control on the freeway... she is now totaled... hit the center divider and spun about 3 times.... part out list soon. I already miss my car :smt010

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/07/20110626_192930_158-1.jpg

time to hunt down another legacy :smt023

Oh man, I'm sorry. Glad you're ok.
That sucks so bad.

[httrdd]

How did you all of a sudden loose control? I dont see how that happens during regular highway driving.

[racingking951]

today my car lost control on the freeway... she is now totaled... hit the center divider and spun about 3 times.... part out list soon. I already miss my car :smt010

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/07/20110626_192930_158-1.jpg

time to hunt down another legacy :smt023

looks like another subaru saved another life

+1 for owning some of the safest cars in the world

[Huffer]

^^ wow. Glad you're ok! Watch out for the delayed whiplash...

[eekay]

What is this filter sock you speak of? Where I can find one that fits a KN cone? I need one. I need a new splash guard too.
Guess what I found out?
Seems you found one that should work without a problem. As long as the size is correct, you should be golden.


I put the splash guard back on, even used lock tite on the screws and made sure the "button tabs" fit right.. Apparently air gets so violently blown in without the fog light there, it ripped my splash guard into my wheel and I ran over it, tearing it off my car.
Nice..
So it's exposed right now. I need to remedy this.
I'm going to put the fog light back in.
Cripes! That sucks! I've had my fog lights out forever and I've never had this problem. Even with my splash guard not 100% locked in. Did you miss the bolted pieces at the bottom or something?

[eekay]

today my car lost control on the freeway... she is now totaled... hit the center divider and spun about 3 times.... part out list soon. I already miss my car :smt010 time to hunt down another legacy :smt023
Nooo! Such a shame... Glad you're okay!

[eekay]

Picked up wheels at 1am in the morning? Check. :D https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/0627010128-1.jpg
Nice! Pics once on, please.

[MRLancaster]

How did you all of a sudden loose control? I dont see how that happens during regular highway driving.
Ive always wondered that myself when hearing about highway wrecks. Glad your ok!!!

[Sambo]

Well from what i remember the road started turning and i came over the sideline a bit. When i hit the gravel i lost all control. Im good right now just Super sore. Things could have been alot worse... this was the only time on my drive that no car was around me at all.

[MRLancaster]

Got the wheels on...https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/0627011230-1.jpg

[ShadowGT]

What is this filter sock you speak of? Where I can find one that fits a KN cone? I need one. I need a new splash guard too.
Guess what I found out?
Seems you found one that should work without a problem. As long as the size is correct, you should be golden.


I put the splash guard back on, even used lock tite on the screws and made sure the "button tabs" fit right.. Apparently air gets so violently blown in without the fog light there, it ripped my splash guard into my wheel and I ran over it, tearing it off my car.
Nice..
So it's exposed right now. I need to remedy this.
I'm going to put the fog light back in.
Cripes! That sucks! I've had my fog lights out forever and I've never had this problem. Even with my splash guard not 100% locked in. Did you miss the bolted pieces at the bottom or something?

The bolt on the lower front corner, the screw on the top above the tire and the one on the back of the fender stayed in place and still has plastic shreds around them. All the plastic pop rivets are gone. Not exactly sure how this could even happen since the main hardware stayed behind. Oh well.

KN sells prefilter socks too, just need to go get my model number and there is a corresponding sock for 14 bucks at Summit Racing. Water repellant and all.

[eekay]

Got the wheels on...
Super groovy! I likey. :)

[eekay]

The bolt on the lower front corner, the screw on the top above the tire and the one on the back of the fender stayed in place and still has plastic shreds around them. All the plastic pop rivets are gone. Not exactly sure how this could even happen since the main hardware stayed behind. Oh well.

KN sells prefilter socks too, just need to go get my model number and there is a corresponding sock for 14 bucks at Summit Racing. Water repellant and all.
Hrm. Maybe your splash guard shroud was just b0rk3d. The fact it just tore away means it was probably rotten or something. Weird... Anyhow, glad you found a good pre-filter. I'm using an Injen pre-filter myself. I think I got it for $20 or $25 a while back. Works great though!

[MRLancaster]

I have to remove tree sap off my car -.- anyone got any suggestions?

[geckoboy86]

My ex had a lot of tree in her yard. I used some bug/tar remover. Can't remember the brand.

[eekay]

My ex had a lot of tree in her yard. I used some bug/tar remover. Can't remember the brand.
+1
They sell many different brands at just about any auto store. I believe we got one that was made by 3M that worked really well.

[TGX4776]

gumout has worked well for me. I'd ask the shop you got it painted at though

[Okin DaVanh]

Painted and put my Mitto's back on!













https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/DSCN1791-1.jpg

[ShadowGT]

The bolt on the lower front corner, the screw on the top above the tire and the one on the back of the fender stayed in place and still has plastic shreds around them. All the plastic pop rivets are gone. Not exactly sure how this could even happen since the main hardware stayed behind. Oh well.

KN sells prefilter socks too, just need to go get my model number and there is a corresponding sock for 14 bucks at Summit Racing. Water repellant and all.
Hrm. Maybe your splash guard shroud was just b0rk3d. The fact it just tore away means it was probably rotten or something. Weird... Anyhow, glad you found a good pre-filter. I'm using an Injen pre-filter myself. I think I got it for $20 or $25 a while back. Works great though!

Thinking back on the 2 years I've had this insane project of a car, I recall plowing through some high water. I think that bowed that flap on the fender liner that extends to the bumper skirt. I remember it looking warped when I was under there threading the filter in. I guess with the fog light out, that was all it took to add some air pressure, blowing the flap down and causing me to run over my own fender liner on the highway.

Good news is that I found a reseller on ebay that has Legacy 96-99 fender liners on both sides for 45 bucks, free shipping.
So I bought one.
At least I still have the hardware, it's still attached to the car. This time I'm going to add extra hardware or fab up anything to make it stronger so that crap doesn't happen again.
Even if that means I'm going to cut some aluminum strips and pop rivet some bracings on that stupid flap.

In other news, I bought online a K&N drycharger prefilter. Water resistant, not water proof but allows airflow and it fits my cone filter. Consider this extra piece of mind having the filter right up there behind the fog light socket.

[geckoboy86]

Removed more rusty old hardware from the back of the RS fogs. Cleaned up the adjustment for them and painted.
Wont be putting the RS bumper back on till probably Saturday to do more measuring and cutting. After the cutting is down this project is gonna take off.

[MRLancaster]

As of today....Im going to start saving up for a swap. After reading stories about 3gen high mileage problems, and blown motors and what not...its pretty much a given Im going to have to swap eventually. So WRX motor....Im on my way.

[ubar legacy]

Just got done doing a photoshoot! :) im excited to see the pics ill post them probably tommorow

[Greavesy]

Got the wheels on...https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/0627011230-1.jpg


BOOM! :smt023

That looks perfect

[BG5guy]

just bought a set of 17X7.5 48mm 5X100 Rota Torques Flat Black, cant wait to get them on

[eekay]

As of today....Im going to start saving up for a swap. After reading stories about 3gen high mileage problems, and blown motors and what not...its pretty much a given Im going to have to swap eventually. So WRX motor....Im on my way.
Yay! Good luck!

[MRLancaster]

As of today....Im going to start saving up for a swap. After reading stories about 3gen high mileage problems, and blown motors and what not...its pretty much a given Im going to have to swap eventually. So WRX motor....Im on my way.
Yay! Good luck!

Its going to be a while, but might as well have the money for when the day comes

[eekay]

As of today....Im going to start saving up for a swap. After reading stories about 3gen high mileage problems, and blown motors and what not...its pretty much a given Im going to have to swap eventually. So WRX motor....Im on my way.
Yay! Good luck!

Its going to be a while, but might as well have the money for when the day comes
Yeah. For sure. The saving process AND the build process do take some time. I believe it is well worth it though.

[superu]

today my car lost control on the freeway... she is now totaled... hit the center divider and spun about 3 times.... part out list soon. I already miss my car :smt010

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/07/20110626_192930_158-1.jpg

time to hunt down another legacy :smt023


HOLY $#!+!! Glad you're O.K.!!

[superu]

As of today....Im going to start saving up for a swap. After reading stories about 3gen high mileage problems, and blown motors and what not...its pretty much a given Im going to have to swap eventually. So WRX motor....Im on my way.

WRX? Baahh, go H-6!!
NA all the way!!

[Dead91silvia]

Shopping for suspension for my 98 GT... Found some cheap H&R springs, anyone know anything about them? Also thinking about Tokico 5 ways and maybe some camber plates.... I'm sick of body roll when I'm hulling ass...

Was thinking about full coil over, but I cant find any less then 1K... $1300 was the cheapest and I dont have even close to that much funds to spend.. :/

[Huffer]

H&R is the way to go... Get swaybars if you want a compliant ride with much less body roll. Coils will punch a hole in your kidney.

[Dead91silvia]

Everyone was saying the Tein suck, and I figured H&R should be good. I have a 01 GT bar (21mm I think) in the front, but nothing in the rear.

Any word on struts? I have some beat KYB GR2's. A friend that builds race cars says GR2's are great, but AGX's suck and said something about Tokico 5 ways.. I had those on my Silvia and loved them! Then again, I had Tein springs on my Silvia and loved them too! haha

[Huffer]

You could do the Koni insert mod on your KYB's - you buy Koni adjustable inserts, cut the end off your strut, slide them in and hey presto - adjustable Konis. H&R springs, Koni inserts, and a nice 22mm Whiteline or GC Impreza takeoff rear sway bar (if you don't mind hammering flat the hump under your spare tire) will make for a very nice handling car.

[TGX4776]

got my JDM fogs from harrymaneuvers and my grill from eekay today. great guys to deal with! eekay even threw in some bubble wrap and packing peanuts to the deal. ;)

[eekay]

Haha. How else was I supposed to get a long, thin fiberglass piece shipped?! Glad everything arrived!

[httrdd]

Oh dibs on the peanuts! When you installin?

[TGX4776]

tomorrow. thinking i will just ziptie it on

[rallywagon]

Did some test fitting of the RS bumper
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/IMG_1779JPG-1.jpg
More pics in my Member Rides Thread (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14573&p=255219#p255219)


The 2.5 RS bumper fits on a LEGACY!?!?!?!? This is news to me-Your giving me some ideas ;) haha. Did you have to do anything to make it fit?

[geckoboy86]

Ya. It gonna need a bit of cutting (headlights, grille, and wheelwell). I'm still in the cutting phase. It's been done before but not by any sl-i user. No tutorial exists so I am making a small tutorial on it.

[Huffer]

Tonight, I finally start putting my car back together. Brakelines and brakes first up.

[Huffer]

Oh, and baby got new shoes (my "pre-post winter" rollers):
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/bf166167-1.jpg

[BG5guy]

ordered some Red tuner lug nuts today. should make the flat black torques stand out a bit and will go good with my red hella's, red tails, and red subtle sticker

[Dead91silvia]

You could do the Koni insert mod on your KYB's - you buy Koni adjustable inserts, cut the end off your strut, slide them in and hey presto - adjustable Konis. H&R springs, Koni inserts, and a nice 22mm Whiteline or GC Impreza takeoff rear sway bar (if you don't mind hammering flat the hump under your spare tire) will make for a very nice handling car.

Interesting... So you just cut the top off and pull the innered's out? I guess I'm not comprehending this one... haha.. The sway bar sounds like good stuff though! I hate the roll I have in the rear!

BTW, what kinda of wheels are those in your other pic? Me like! :grin: I love mesh, but I cant afford the BBS's I want... :roll: Those look like a nice compromise!

Oh yeah, NO Tokico's for any Subaru's! :smt022

[Okin DaVanh]

Oh, and baby got new shoes (my "pre-post winter" rollers):
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/bf166167-1.jpg




https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/jawdropgif-1.jpg



I like. Did you get Techna Fit lines? Also, which pads are you going with?



BTW- Your car is always top notch! but whats up with the speaker wire? For the Side markers??

[geckoboy86]

Installed a P-123 Head Unit in the Subie...I has sound again!

[Huffer]

Interesting... So you just cut the top off and pull the innered's out? I guess I'm not comprehending this one... haha.. The sway bar sounds like good stuff though! I hate the roll I have in the rear!

BTW, what kinda of wheels are those in your other pic? Me like! :grin: I love mesh, but I cant afford the BBS's I want... :roll: Those look like a nice compromise!

Oh yeah, NO Tokico's for any Subaru's! :smt022

No, you cut the bottom off - about 1-2" and then you slide the insert in. It works a bit like a drywall anchor for a screw.

The wheels are Baja wheels. OEM, 16x6.5" ET55 so they fit just fine over the 04 GT brakes I have on the car. They have a really nice gunmetal type finish on them.

[Huffer]

Oh, and baby got new shoes (my "pre-post winter" rollers):

I like. Did you get Techna Fit lines? Also, which pads are you going with?

BTW- Your car is always top notch! but whats up with the speaker wire? For the Side markers??

Okin, you and I have to get together and hang out some time. I think we'd split our sides laughing!

I have blue Techna Fit lines to go in. My pads are Hawk HPS, nothing major but they work well and heat up quick.
And yeah, speaker wire. It's all I have lying around right now and it's actually pretty decent gauge - it's the same as the stock wiring for the sidelights and it's actually got more insulation on it. It's not ideal but my car's been on stands for 3 months and I think I've forgotten how to change gears!!

[MRLancaster]

Compared the height difference....lol https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/0701011418a1-1.jpg

[Legacy3487]

Nothing to crazy here but I finally got some time to mess with my car a little so I pulled the guages out and sanded the back down to get rid of the green. Plus I painted the bezel. Turned out ok I think.


http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267909_10150240015474614_632404613_7004390_4208447_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270867_10150240015129614_632404613_7004383_2086792_n.jpg

[geckoboy86]

I might be on google street view here soon. Sucks that I was driving so I couldnt take a pic of the street view car (which is a Subaru now), but it really sucks that I wasnt in my Subie at the time.

[Grafton]

Love the gauges, i think I'm going to copy them. And as for the rs bumper on a Lego some one did that local to me, it looks sick :D just don't try putting a legacy bumper on an rs it looks goofy as hell ( been there done that and got the tee shirt )

[jey]

Tore into all the wires under the steering wheel to try to figure out my electrical problem.

15A fuse for "E/G IGN" keeps blowing. Fuel pump has been replaced, checked the bundle of wires at the ECU, going after the fuel pump relay next. Looks like it's one of the ones way up in there that's hard to get to, and I can't figure out which one it is. Guess I'll buy one first, maybe that'll help narrow it down? :lol:

[jey]

Poking around in the FSM it looks like the ignition coil is in the same No. 16 fuse - so I replaced it with an old coil pack and the fuse quit blowing :lol: Car won't stay running at idle though - wonder if it's just the old coil pack now or what...

[jey]

Doh, spoke too soon - fuse just finally blew again. Back to the drawing board...

[ubar legacy]

going to work on my gt bumper and get it ready for paint.. install jdm sidemarkers. maybe install my intake pipe. and wire in my push button starter (ignition is going out)

[geckoboy86]

Screwed up the threads in the RS Beam...Not happy. And no one sells a M12 1.25 tap in my town.

[Grafton]

Screwed up the threads in the RS Beam...Not happy. And no one sells a M12 1.25 tap in my town.
Good luck with the hunt, I had the same problem when I stripped some threads on my steering rack

[TireIron]

I have a pep boys and autozone that both have that tap in stock on and off, sometimes theres a set of multiple metric taps and dies in autozone that has it in there. Theyre cheap quality in the set but that helps keep the cost to about 20 bucks and they work fine for normal occasional use.

[geckoboy86]

My autozone, advance auto, lowes, and tractor supply did not have it. Autozone and lowes had a kit that had a m12 1.75 and that was as close as I could find locally.

[ShadowGT]

Got my splash guard / plastic fender well inside piece from ebay for the front passenger side of my car. Went to go test fit.. that works, same part. Started gathering hardware and realized I can't install it until my K&N prefilter sock arrives on Tuesday. I guess I could install it but I'd have to take it right out again to get to the K&N cone filter which is sitting behind the passenger side fog lamp.

I noticed a few things:
My car was not running when I got it and the I took out what's left of the snorkus airbox before the car ran.
With a SRI and the hood scoop blocked off the car ran one bar above halfway on the temp gauge.
With the SRI and the hood scoop opened, the car ran 2 bars below halfway.
With the CAI instead of a SRI and the foglight taken out, the car runs 4 bars below halfway.

Car sounds the same except that harsh gasp sound when I hit the gas is gone now that I'm on a CAI. Maybe I just can't hear it because the inlet is so far away from me.

I have no earthly idea if this makes a difference in the car's performance since I have no baseline to judge from. Plus with my lightweight pulley and flywheel, that alone makes such a difference I can't feel anything that could cause I minor change.
At the risk of an occasional "false random cylinder misfire CEL" that had to be the best mod ever.

EDIT:
My car has a minor coolant leak at the back of the engine. I just see a few drops of coolant under my car every now and then towards the rear of the engine bay. Heater hose or the cross hoses for the IACM probably.

[Huffer]

The temp gauge isn't all that accurate - it's really just a "cold/operating/overheat" gauge.

[ShadowGT]

The temp gauge isn't all that accurate - it's really just a "cold/operating/overheat" gauge.

I kind of figured that out since I've spent time with the car. I guess it's good to know it does a little more than just "nothing / alive / nuclear".

The gauge did manage to reflect the changes I made which is good news.
When I had the bad ideal to use those cheap slim fans, it did settle up to show the temperature about 3/4's of the way to to the top and just stay there until I switched back to the stock fans.

I mean I have no idea what the actual temperature is and how accurate that gauge moves in relation to the temperature but it is capable of pointing at other positions other than 6, 9 and 12 oclock.

[Dead91silvia]

Nothing to crazy here but I finally got some time to mess with my car a little so I pulled the guages out and sanded the back down to get rid of the green. Plus I painted the bezel. Turned out ok I think.


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Thats slick looking! I have an extra cluster sitting around. Think I might do something like that... HAHA! Wonder how hard it would be to do woodgrain to match the rest of my interior? (hides) :roll:

[Dead91silvia]

Just put the trunk of my BD back together! I need to fix the leak... But, got the carpet and my new used OEM trunk mat installed! Car looks much better, well from the trunk! haha

Also took it for a drive on Mt. Rainier yesterday... got a couple pics... I'll post them later...

[httrdd]

Im going to do this too. The bright color really makes the gauges look more modern and sporty! What color is that white?

[r3v_v3ng3]

installed tribeca front sway bar, energy suspension 25mm bushing and hardrace endlink.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/frontsuspension-1.jpg

sorry for the crappy cell pic

[httrdd]

That's alot of heavy hardware. Bet ya that the car feels nice now around the bendies!

[Grafton]

That's alot of heavy hardware. Bet ya that the car feels nice now around the bendies!

without an upgraded RSB it under-steers pretty badly but the initial turn in is fantastic :D I'm looking to get a 22mm RSB to balance out the handling on my car

[ShadowGT]

That's alot of heavy hardware. Bet ya that the car feels nice now around the bendies!

without an upgraded RSB it under-steers pretty badly but the initial turn in is fantastic :D I'm looking to get a 22mm RSB to balance out the handling on my car

How big is the FSB in mm's? What year Tribeca did it comes from?
And where did you get the hardrace end links. Sorry for the questions.. I haven't done much in the handling department for my car.

[Dead91silvia]

You guys do know that the 02-03 sway bar is a direct bolt on right? It's a 21MM, bolts up likes it needs to and is just over $50 at the dealer... Did it to my car... Front is stiffer then befor for sure!

Heres the thread... Part number is listed if your interested...
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21211 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=21211)

[Huffer]

The Tribeca is a "25mm" bar that in reality is more like a 23mm. $67 at the dealer.

[Dead91silvia]

Not the dealer I was at, the Tribeca bar was $97 and a week out. And that was my whole sale cost! I was gonna do that, but I wanted to drive my car at the time and you cant go wrong with 50 bucks...

[ShadowGT]

So an 02-03 Tribeca FSB fits the front of our cars. What about the rear? Cross fit Tribeca to BK?

[ubar legacy]

within the past couple days i got my carbon fiber dash kit installed, jdm sidemarkers installed/wired, cleaned the car out (looked like i lived out of my car......and then some lol), and got my gt bumper all prepped and painted. going to put it on today sometime. pics soon!

[Huffer]

So an 02-03 Tribeca FSB fits the front of our cars. What about the rear? Cross fit Tribeca to BK?

No - the Tribeca has a funky rear suspension design. You should check out the suspension sub forum. ;)

[r3v_v3ng3]

That's alot of heavy hardware. Bet ya that the car feels nice now around the bendies!

it sure does



That's alot of heavy hardware. Bet ya that the car feels nice now around the bendies!

without an upgraded RSB it under-steers pretty badly but the initial turn in is fantastic :D I'm looking to get a 22mm RSB to balance out the handling on my car

got a 22mm adjustable rear sways to balance it out :smt023




That's alot of heavy hardware. Bet ya that the car feels nice now around the bendies!

without an upgraded RSB it under-steers pretty badly but the initial turn in is fantastic :D I'm looking to get a 22mm RSB to balance out the handling on my car

How big is the FSB in mm's? What year Tribeca did it comes from?
And where did you get the hardrace end links. Sorry for the questions.. I haven't done much in the handling department for my car.

hardrace endlink on ebay

[r3v_v3ng3]

those who are interested

tribeca front sway bar Part #20401XA00A: B9 FSB $75 shipped from subarupartswarehouse.com
25mm energy suspension bushing http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/pr ... rod=9.5161 $21 shipped
thanks huffer
hardrace endlink on ebay for $75 (front or rear) shipped

total of around 171

depending on the offset of your wheel, the inside of the rim might hit the sway on full turn on the steering. mine still hits with a +20 offset but barely.

also you'll need to put a washer/spacer between the jackpoint and the steering rack, since the sway is much bigger

[ShadowGT]

So an 02-03 Tribeca FSB fits the front of our cars. What about the rear? Cross fit Tribeca to BK?

No - the Tribeca has a funky rear suspension design. You should check out the suspension sub forum. ;)

Gotcha, boss.
I was reading and searching all through there.. sometimes it just makes my head implode scouring posts looking for what I need.

Thanks all for the rest of the info though.

[Huffer]

Taking the wife's Accord for tint today. 50% fronts to stay legal, 35% rears. Whoo!

[geckoboy86]

Replaced the front pads. My driver caliper is messed up and wearing the outside pad more then the inside.
Going to look into repainting my rims and then upgrading the brake system.

[redlegacygt]

i finally got around to sanding, priming and painting the SDR's i picked up. Hopefully have them done and on this week or next.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/IMG00070201107041810-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/IMG00073201107041840-1.jpg

After a family vacation, i'll hopefully be able to just do some maintenance things that have been on the list forever.. haha

[02_Legacy]

Replaced the front pads. My driver caliper is messed up and wearing the outside pad more then the inside.

Sounds like the inside pad was sized in the bracket. Nothing else would cause that that I know of.

I recieved my cometic gasket set this past weekend. Thanks Reason!! Time to tear into the Subie. I think I may do delta cams while I have it apart, we will see.

[eekay]

+1 on Delta Cams. They did a fantastic job on mine. Car sounds like an old V8 at idle. Pretty sweet. :)

[Huffer]

Tint done!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/e10f6dd0-1.jpg

[ShadowGT]

That reminds me, the original owner of my car.. I'm the 3rd owner, had the front windows tinted and the passenger side is peeling right off. Need to scrape it all off and have it done the right way.

Today, I put my K&N dry filter sock on my cone filter.
I cut some hoses and made some rub guards for my CAI where it passes through the fender wall. I noticed that it's been bouncing off the edge and it's starting to form a line across the CAI pipe. So... I made guards to stop that.
I installed the passenger front fender splash liner that I ordered. It actually fit and only one mount hole was not aligned right.

I put my passenger fog light back in and I drove my car around testing everything. Apparently the fog light in front of the air filter makes no difference to the car. Temps and performance was exactly the same.

[Greavesy]

i finally got around to sanding, priming and painting the SDR's i picked up. Hopefully have them done and on this week or next.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/IMG00070201107041810-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/IMG00073201107041840-1.jpg

After a family vacation, i'll hopefully be able to just do some maintenance things that have been on the list forever.. haha

Snap!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/260216_10150697751550711_608655710_19672-1.jpg
(They've now been lacqured, will be re-fitting on Monday)

[redlegacygt]

haha they look like the color i was going to go with but when i went to go pick up the paint, they didnt have any left.

[Greavesy]

Its a Ford colour, Graphite grey.

[TGX4776]

I really miss my SDR's worst decision ever selling them. I am gonna pick up a new set sometime but am getting some different 17's to last me until then. I really wish they sold the SDR's in a 17x7.75 or a 17x8

[httrdd]

What wrong with a 17x7? I run 225/45/17s on mine and anything bigger would not fit without major modding.

[TGX4776]

What wrong with a 17x7? I run 225/45/17s on mine and anything bigger would not fit without major modding.


the sdr's come in 17x7.5 and didn't rub at all. It was about a quarter to half an inch from being flush to the outside.

[MRLancaster]

Started installing the cold air intake, then I realised there were 3 vacuum lines or w.e instead of just two....so now I have to make a T connecter. THEN! Earth decided to piss on me. Since I dont have a garage and didnt feel like getting struck by lightening I figured I would wait.



https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/downsized_0706011611-1.jpg

Ended up finishing everything up after the rain. :)

Im going to end up getting a longer pipe to add to the "Short Ram"

[racingking951]

^^^looks nice

[redlegacygt]

Its a Ford colour, Graphite grey.

thats cool. I saw that color available, just didnt realize it was as dark. looks good though!



I really miss my SDR's worst decision ever selling them. I am gonna pick up a new set sometime but am getting some different 17's to last me until then. I really wish they sold the SDR's in a 17x7.75 or a 17x8

yeah im lucky i was able to get a set. I've loved them ever since i saw them on xcntrx's car. There were a couple sets on nasioc for sale, in the mid-atlantic section i believe.

Edit: here's the link to the set for sale i was talking about

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=2192779 (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2192779)

[MRLancaster]

^^^looks nice

It sounds like a porsche or something now when all out.... 0.o
Its wicked sounding but wasnt expecting that sound

[grayguy]

I've been mulling over getting rid of all my legacy/ extra Subaru/ turbo stuff and picking up my friends 01' RS coupe with a FXT swap...

[BG5guy]

installed my rota's

[SativaMan04]

Installed JDM Grille. I wanted the red L badge, but this was the only one available. I have the blue badge and the grill is black chrome. Its really growing on me. i love it!

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/7553/usdmgrille.jpg
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/2048/jdmlgrille.jpg

[ShadowGT]

Took my GT in for it's annual state inspection. For the first time it passed the first time through.

[MRLancaster]

Finished the intake. https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/0708011245-1.jpg

[r3v_v3ng3]

Finished the intake. https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/0708011245-1.jpg


nice...

now you have to change your sig cause its not absolutely stock anymore :lol:

[Huffer]

Finished the intake.

Should fab up a heat shield for your cone filter.

[MRLancaster]

Finished the intake.


nice...

now you have to change your sig cause its not absolutely stock anymore :lol:


Its sarcasm xD

[racingking951]

Finished the intake.

Should fab up a heat shield for your cone filter.

agreed you dont want the engine heating up the air you intake

[bulldozer24]

Finished the intake.

Should fab up a heat shield for your cone filter.

agreed you dont want the engine heating up the air you intake

I did as short DIY for this but im not sure if dimensions will work for third gen, and if it does work you can buy mine :grin:

[MRLancaster]

Link?

[bulldozer24]

viewtopic.php?f=39&t=20537 (http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=20537)

[Dead91silvia]

Did a set of rotors and pads, a detail, and fixed my EGR system on my BD! Got a lot done in the last couple days! I did forget to wash the wheels yesterday... oops... haha

[ubar legacy]

50% tint on the side windows! looks darker with my black interior though. :) i like it

[grayguy]

Well instead of selling all my legacy stuff to buy an RS, I bought another BD!

97' L 5spd with a blown motor and almost no rust. Hard to pass on for $300.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/b4c43f41-1.jpg

[ubar legacy]

^^ nice!!!

[02_Legacy]

Pulled the motor today, It took me just under 3 hours from opening the hood to hoisting the engine out. Way faster than the first time. I want to have the cam's on their way by monday if I can find the time to get them out otherwise they will be shipped on tuesday for sure. And i'm trying to decide if I should get the heads checked out or not. The engine never overheated but it would be good for peace of mind and I heard that the MLS gaskets like a smooth flat surface. I'll have to call and get pricing but i'm already spending more on this project than I wanted to.

Also does an ACT lightweight flywheel from an 02 WRX fit my legacy? I just saw it on craigslist and was just going to look it up but it would be so much easier if someone would just tell me. :grin:

[httrdd]

Damn man I would trade you hoods with that Bd too bad you are so far away! Swapping this one?

The T/A in the background another project of yours?

[90lsturbo]

washed it, replaced the wiper blades since they were pretty shitty to begin and ordered a newish replacement kenwood stereo face

[eekay]

Pulled the motor today, It took me just under 3 hours from opening the hood to hoisting the engine out. Way faster than the first time. I want to have the cam's on their way by monday if I can find the time to get them out otherwise they will be shipped on tuesday for sure. And i'm trying to decide if I should get the heads checked out or not. The engine never overheated but it would be good for peace of mind and I heard that the MLS gaskets like a smooth flat surface. I'll have to call and get pricing but i'm already spending more on this project than I wanted to.

Also does an ACT lightweight flywheel from an 02 WRX fit my legacy? I just saw it on craigslist and was just going to look it up but it would be so much easier if someone would just tell me. :grin:
No, sir. It will not work (as far as all my knowledge extends... Whatever that may mean.) All turbo EJ engines use a pull style clutch/flywheel and the EJ N/A's use a push style. Unless there is a way to convert your entire setup to pull, I would say to avoid the flywheel. Sorry.

[02_Legacy]

No, sir. It will not work (as far as all my knowledge extends... Whatever that may mean.) All turbo EJ engines use a pull style clutch/flywheel and the EJ N/A's use a push style. Unless there is a way to convert your entire setup to pull, I would say to avoid the flywheel. Sorry.

OK thanks for confirming that. I looked it up and they were different part numbers so i figured. Hey at least it saves me from spending another $50.

[eekay]

Another $50 is always nice to save. :)

[grayguy]

Damn man I would trade you hoods with that Bd too bad you are so far away! Swapping this one?

The T/A in the background another project of yours?

Yeah, I'm either going to be putting my GT hood on this one, or cutting my extra Wrx scoop in, haven't decided which yet.

The 78' firebird in back was gonna be an epic project involving a turbo 6.0 and a 4l80e with paddle shifters...but I don't have the time/money/motivation for it, so it's going back on craigslist soon

[Dead91silvia]

Thought I would post the EGR parts I replaced...

These are all the parts I changed out. My EGR valve was still good, but it was dirty as hell. The big pipe was 30% plugged, the round vacuum thingy (always forget the name) seemed ok but I still chnged it out. The real problem was the little dohicky with the rubber line on it. It was plugged solid! It sits right under the round thing... haha... Anyway, Light is still off and it's been about 4 days of driving... All the parts are used from an old Forester intake I had sitting around. All the same part numbers...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/IMG_6858-1.jpg

[httrdd]

Sounds like a good idea. What about the engine in the bd? What is going in there?

[grayguy]

Sounds like a good idea. What about the engine in the bd? What is going in there?

The SVX I was gonna buy got sold out from under me( at a 3rd what I was gonna pay, doesn't make any sense) so I'm putting a spare 2.2 in it for now, and then I'm probably gonna throw one of the sets of 22t heads on a different 22e block and run that for a while until another eg33 falls into my lap. I have everything to throw a 2.2L turbo in this thing for the price of a few gaskets, so I might as well haha. I'll probably put my Wrx tranny in it too, we'll see.

[rougeben83]

Switched to a new set of wheels...back to 16"s due to the crappy nyc roads and stiff bilsteins. Also changed out the front brake pads and painted the calipers red.

[02_Legacy]

Started engine tear down. I got the cams out and the intake manifold off. I would have had at least one head off but I want to get a leakdown tester to see how my rings are holding up first.

[grayguy]

Went out last night at 10pm and had the motor read to pull by 11 on the "new" L. Its so quick and easy without a turbo to deal with haha. I am definitely going to be keeping the L as the nice car, this thing is awesomely clean all around, so I'll be putting the STI suspension, 05' LGT 5spokes, JDM front and GT shirts/ rear bumper on this one.

Now the real question is should I leave it blue and just repainting the GT parts? Or should I repaint the whole car white? Hmmm

[evolegacy]

installed 5k HIDs while @ the meet I got from redline, then installed the fogs yesterday but need to replace the bulbs cuz one of them didnt work.

Going to take care of that tomorrow then see if installing the EGR i got from reason and see if that solves my CEL issue, if not then im gonna put the blame on the bad exhaust and hope when the new one gets installed that the issue gets resolved

[MRLancaster]

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/0712011004-1.jpg

Got the sti exhaust put on today.
and got rid of the rattles between 1500 and 2000 rpms

[SativaMan04]

^ Hey wassup MR, Nice looking exhaust. Any sound clips? Did you reuse the same midpipe and resonater?

Or did you have the shop fabricate a midpipe for you? What is the diameter of the midpipe, 2.5"?

It looks sweet!

[02_Legacy]

I too would like more details and a sound clip of the new exhaust

[MRLancaster]

Its a weird midpipe....I used my 3'' mid pipe from the old wrx fart cannon exhaust, one part is 2.5 a small part is 3'' and the rest is 2.5. Reason is, is because the original midpipe was going to hit the rear control arm, so we had to shorten it which in the end got rid of 90% of the 3'' section. Anyways, its not that rumbly honestly. I was kind of disappointed. Im sure once I fix the leak at the header and cat, it will make it a little more, but its rather quiet. Wish I knew a way to make it a little more louder... :(
But all in all im pleased. At least it wont anger the cops. :D

[httrdd]

You will be amazed how much of a difference fixing the exhaust leaks will be.

[MRLancaster]

I hope, because its really quiet. :/

[Huffer]

Its a weird midpipe....I used my 3'' mid pipe from the old wrx fart cannon exhaust, one part is 2.5 a small part is 3'' and the rest is 2.5. Reason is, is because the original midpipe was going to hit the rear control arm, so we had to shorten it which in the end got rid of 90% of the 3'' section. Anyways, its not that rumbly honestly. I was kind of disappointed. Im sure once I fix the leak at the header and cat, it will make it a little more, but its rather quiet. Wish I knew a way to make it a little more louder... :(
But all in all im pleased. At least it wont anger the cops. :D

How many cats & resonators do you have? My BK has the two stock cats and a custom tube resonator in a 2.5" midpipe going into a stock STi axleback, with Borla headers. It rumbles and pops and roars at WOT.

[MRLancaster]

I just have the cat after the header, then one resonator. I just wanted rumble when driving not just wot. lol But we'll see how it sounds when the leak is fixed

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/07/downsized_0712010958-1.jpg

[superu]

changed KS

no more CEL

YAY!

[eekay]

Finished (almost... still need a bit more polishing I think) clearing my JDM projector headlight lenses. I'll throw some halos and such in there before I put them in. But, here's a teaser or what they look like on the stock JDM housing. What do you think?

http://www.soapintheintercooler.com/images/97_AW/headlights/IMG_0041.JPG

http://www.soapintheintercooler.com/images/97_AW/headlights/IMG_0042.JPG

http://www.soapintheintercooler.com/images/97_AW/headlights/IMG_0043.JPG

http://www.soapintheintercooler.com/images/97_AW/headlights/IMG_0044.JPG

http://www.soapintheintercooler.com/images/97_AW/headlights/IMG_0045.JPG

http://www.soapintheintercooler.com/images/97_AW/headlights/IMG_0046.JPG

[Huffer]

I think your house needs a de-wiring! :P

[httrdd]

Not sure what I think until they are installed on the car. Very shiny though.

[TGX4776]

Not sure what I think until they are installed on the car. Very shiny though.


Agree'd Awaiting photos