Gibbons 98 legacy RIP!!

[hallowpoint]

^^looks great. i was looking for wrx carpet but how much was the die? and where did you get it.

[httrdd]

Ditto I was looking to do black carpet too. Mines not too bad, but has stains. Black would hide those for sure! Looks good!

[Huffer]

Give us an update or DIY in a few days/weeks so we can see how well the dye is sticking to the original carpet. Looks like a GREAT idea. :)

[datdookie]

Give us an update or DIY in a few days/weeks so we can see how well the dye is sticking to the original carpet. Looks like a GREAT idea. :)

+1

[hellaGT]

Man I was just searching a price for new black carpet for my BD, didn't find anything reasonable. I curious how this works out.

[gibbons98legacygt]

Hey guys the stuff i got was from a auto parts store in my home town its made by Dupli-color Its called vinyl and fabric coating. I used 3 and a half cans at 3.99 each so total cost for this mod 16 dollars. If u do it i would recommend pulling ur interior out. I would do this because it smells like spray paint. I painted mine and let it sit for three days so the smell almost goes away. Also recommend shampooing the carpet before and letting dry. As for how long it will last i think a long time im going to put black STI floor mats in it on friday so im not worried and the color coming off. I really happy with how it came out it looks really good in person to.

Heres a pic of the can.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/01/DSCN0808-1.jpg

[grayguy]

It looks great! Looking through this thread has really made me rethink my decision to sell my BD to my dad...

[gibbons98legacygt]

HAHA GOOD

I Started building a Turbo engine on monday its goin to be a slow build but i hope its done by end of september. Im shooting for 350WHP

[ScoobySnack]

I'm very impressed with the work you have done to your car so far. I need to come check it out sometime.

[gibbons98legacygt]

Thanks man yea for sure have a small two car meet lol

[subie/legacy]

wow your car is so clean inside and out. I now have a different opinion about red cars

[decke48]

i did this awhile back with the same stuff. it does loose color in high wear spots

[httrdd]

How long did it last though?

[gibbons98legacygt]

Well i hope it works the hight wear places will have sti black carpet mats so that should not be a problem

[Tlake]

Dude, just have to tell you, your subie is one of my favorites on this site, well done it looks so freakin good!

[gibbons98legacygt]

Dude, just have to tell you, your subie is one of my favorites on this site, well done it looks so freakin good!


Thanks man im glad to hear people enjoy it.

[gibbons98legacygt]

BUILD STARTING.

So last weak i got bit by the performance bug finally and im starting my swap for real. Im going to be running a hybrid setup

List of parts gotten so far

2.5 05 legacy GT block (I just rebuilt it with new bearings and rings)
2.0 03 WRX heads
03 WRX intake manifold
05 wrx injectors
06 STI fuel pump
VF 23 JDM turbo Ball Bearing
03 WRX transmission and rear diff
04 WRX exhaust manifold and up pipe

Still need a lot more but im on my way. Hoping to be done by the end of may.

[Reason]

Cool set up, good luck!

[httrdd]

That is going to be a mean build. Nice score on the aluminum block! Those are hard to find.

[Reason]

Nice score on the aluminum block! Those are hard to find.
:smt017

[grayguy]

^ +1

That is going to be a very fund swap when your done!

[1996Battlewagon]

Nice score on the aluminum block! Those are hard to find.
:smt017

I'm 98 percent sure all EJ blocks are Aluminum... I know the EJ25D is.

[httrdd]

Oh...... you learn something new everyday! :oops: :smile:

[99gtlimited]

Nice score on the aluminum block! Those are hard to find.
:smt017

I'm 98 percent sure all EJ blocks are Aluminum... I know the EJ25D is.

Yeah all the EJ and EA series are aluminum, I know that much for sure, never seen anything older than that personally.

[gibbons98legacygt]

yea but it is had to find a 2.5 turbo block for cheap lol

[Reason]

It's hard to find any block in good condition cheap lol

[gibbons98legacygt]

It's hard to find any block in good condition cheap lol

Very true very true

[hallowpoint]

hey man good luck with the build seems like its coming together nicely. were you on i-5 north in lacey around noon sunday? sitting it traffic?

[gibbons98legacygt]

Yea i was lol

[ouch1011]

Awesome looking car, it is incredible how much better these cars look with just some very, very basic modification.

I'm also curious how the dye holds up. I've used it before and it didn't work well. But I didn't prep it very well either.

[hallowpoint]

Yea i was lol

ya i was also. but i was in my parents fx and we turned around in the median. and went back around, thats when i saw you. car looks clean i think im going to get some newer gt wheels.

[gibbons98legacygt]

Yea i plan on sellin mine eventually once im done with my swap because after the swap im going to go brembos or 06 wrx brakes so the wont fit anymore

[99gtlimited]

what are you going to do with your NA crossmember? I have a school project that needs one badly, could probably find some extra funding for it, or possibly a tax write-off, let me know if you're interested.

[gibbons98legacygt]

Hey im not going to do anything with mine ill let u know but i wont have mine out prob for a couple more months

[gibbons98legacygt]

Awesome looking car, it is incredible how much better these cars look with just some very, very basic modification.

I'm also curious how the dye holds up. I've used it before and it didn't work well. But I didn't prep it very well either.


Its working pretty good i can see that its goin to wear off in some places but ill just paint over it lol

[99gtlimited]

Hey im not going to do anything with mine ill let u know but i wont have mine out prob for a couple more months

no problem, not in any hurry at all. I'm working on designing a Hybrid Bus for a school project and have proposed a design with using an NA subaru engine in a series hybrid system. Using the stock X-member allows use to keep the stock mounts and simplifies the design greatly. Let me know when your swap is underway. good luck!

[gibbons98legacygt]

Hey im not going to do anything with mine ill let u know but i wont have mine out prob for a couple more months

no problem, not in any hurry at all. I'm working on designing a Hybrid Bus for a school project and have proposed a design with using an NA subaru engine in a series hybrid system. Using the stock X-member allows use to keep the stock mounts and simplifies the design greatly. Let me know when your swap is underway. good luck!


Ok man ill let u know man.

Does anyone know if wrx 4 pots will fit in my legacy gt rims the 16s inch snowflakes

[hallowpoint]

possible the 17" gt rims. but the snowflakes they wont fit. buy my bbs's they clear 4pots

[gibbons98legacygt]

Yea i know the 17s will clear I tried on my friends wrx how much u sellin the bbs for?

[daleyswanson]

you don't work at the subaru dealership off sandy do you? i swear i have seen you parked there a few times. the car looks great man, i am dying my carpets tomorrow. i decided that just now, after looking over the thread.

[gibbons98legacygt]

you don't work at the subaru dealership off sandy do you? i swear i have seen you parked there a few times. the car looks great man, i am dying my carpets tomorrow. i decided that just now, after looking over the thread.


Yea man thats me im parked there everyday lol Wentworth Subaru

[daleyswanson]

you don't work at the subaru dealership off sandy do you? i swear i have seen you parked there a few times. the car looks great man, i am dying my carpets tomorrow. i decided that just now, after looking over the thread.


Yea man thats me im parked there everyday lol Wentworth Subaru

WENTWORTH! thats what it is. haha. i for the life of me could not remember that. i pulled my interior out yesterday. i'm excited to do the dye. you said it took three and a half cans? i had to go to like four places to find it in stock. :smt013 do you think you could put up a picture of what it looks like in the places its wearing down? and does the carpet keep its texture or does it get all shitty and crusty? i have heard of that happening on some fabrics

[gibbons98legacygt]

Where u live. You could just see it in person if u close.


Text me if you are 360 635 8245

[daleyswanson]

even better, i live off knott street in NE, i'm gonna call wentworth on monday and schedule an appt for my seatbelts, you think i could see it when i bring my car in?? i just finished dying mine today and it only took me two cans (all i could find in NE portland) and is covered really well. i'm super happy with it

[gibbons98legacygt]

Yea im sure u could. When u come if for ur app just say you know and want to talk the tech Zach. They will bring ya to me or page me to come lol

[daleyswanson]

sounds good.

[gibbons98legacygt]

Got my car looking fresh today. Got it washed and waxed.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/03/DSCN1180-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/03/DSCN1182-1.jpg

Carpets holding up pretty good and wanted to show u guys the new floor mats.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/03/DSCN1184-1.jpg
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/03/DSCN1187-1.jpg
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https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/03/DSCN1196-1.jpg

[dplacencia]

Very nice!!!

[gibbons98legacygt]

Very nice!!!
Thanks

[daleyswanson]

i need to redo my carpet so bad! haha. all these damn people keep getting in my car and scuffing it off

[TGX4776]

Do you think you will be getting some new rubber on your 17s soon? I am wondering if I should make the switch to larger wheels instead of painting mine black like yours to accommodate bigger breaks. I just don't want low profile tires ruining my day.

[anothernord]

Nice score on the aluminum block! Those are hard to find.
:smt017

All Subaru engine blocks are aluminum.

[gibbons98legacygt]

Do you think you will be getting some new rubber on your 17s soon? I am wondering if I should make the switch to larger wheels instead of painting mine black like yours to accommodate bigger breaks. I just don't want low profile tires ruining my day.

Mine dont ruin my day. And i already have different rubber i dont have the sti tires anymore i wore them out lol

[TGX4776]

You are running 205 45 17? I don't think that is too low profile. I just want to know if with fresh tires it rubs or not.

[gibbons98legacygt]

No im running 225 45 r 17s it depends on the type of tire and tread pattern to be honest some will clear by like a visa card and some need spacers in the rear mine just fit

whats your wheel offset...

rolled fenders?

[TGX4776]

Ok, thanks. Like what you've done so far! I think i am going to go for some 17s

[gibbons98legacygt]

whats your wheel offset...

rolled fenders?

I dont know what the offset is. Its stock 05 legacy gt wheel whatever thos are. And no my fenders are stock didnt roll them.

[gibbons98legacygt]

Ok, thanks. Like what you've done so far! I think i am going to go for some 17s

Hey man thanks and just remember mine fit because of the off set if u get a different offset they may not fit.

[TGX4776]

Tire rack says they'll fit so I am hoping they really will. I am however going to wait a while since i just brought 4 brand new tires for my snowflakes. Not sure If I wanna do the black and red paint job like yours or just black.

[gibbons98legacygt]

What color is ur car?

[TGX4776]

red, lol it looks identical to what you have in your pic right now. Well except for those orgasmic JDM fogs. I think I have decided on just black after seeing a set on the road today.

[gibbons98legacygt]

red, lol it looks identical to what you have in your pic right now. Well except for those orgasmic JDM fogs. I think I have decided on just black after seeing a set on the road today.

For sure I think both colors look good.

[TGX4776]

do you have a close up of one of your red and black wheels? Did you paint them your self?

[gibbons98legacygt]

do you have a close up of one of your red and black wheels? Did you paint them your self?

Yes i did them my self. Look on page 5 i have pics of them close

[TGX4776]

Picked up some new legacy rims :grin:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/03/DSCN0144-1.jpg

^^^^^^ Does that mini have a Vtec swap?


Also love your headlight/fog setup. (referring to your current setup in you Subaru)

[gibbons98legacygt]

Those arnt even jdm headlights

[TGX4776]

i don't mean from the pic there. you did it later on? or just a Projector retrofit?

[Reason]

Those aren't but he does have JDM projectors.

[TGX4776]

thats what I thought. I was just refering to the mini in the picture not his headlights.

[Reason]

Those arnt even jdm headlights

:smt017 Why would the Mini have JDM projectors?

[TGX4776]

lol the comment about the mini was referring to the picture. the comment about the headlights was referring to his car (the subaru) as it is now.

Pretty confusing I know.

[Reason]

thats what I thought. I was just refering to the mini in the picture not his headlights.

I never mentioned a mini.... You asked about jdm headlights...

[TGX4776]

Those arnt even jdm headlights

:smt017 Why would the Mini have JDM projectors?



?

[gibbons98legacygt]

Woah what just happened lol hahahahaha

[TGX4776]

sorry. it was confusing

[gibbons98legacygt]

Had a stock Red LGT at my work so i parked my car next to it to see how much my car has changed.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/photo1-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/photo-1.jpg

[Reason]

Looks great!

[gibbons98legacygt]

Looks great!

Thanks

[TGX4776]

pure sex on wheels. Now I can no longer put off the JDM lights. Or lowering it. or 17's.

[anothernord]

Yep, gotta go get another pair of pants now...

[gibbons98legacygt]

pure sex on wheels. Now I can no longer put off the JDM lights. Or lowering it. or 17's.

Yep, gotta go get another pair of pants now...

Haha Just wait tell my swaps done then you guys can really enjoy. Ive gone away from the small build i started. The build is ending up being more complex Ive going foreged internals, Head studs, ACL race bearings everything so when ever i want i can put a bigger turbo on pump the boost up and put done like 475whp. But for now im only going to put a 18g on it and tune it on E 85. IM going with the 18g because i just want a fast street car for now that will spool fast. im hoping with the 18g for around 365 to 380 whp.

[TGX4776]

Any updates?

[gibbons98legacygt]

Dont know im at a place where i can sell all my stuff and get out of the car. I think im going to buy a 2006 or 2007 Legacy gt :) not sure yet tho.

[TGX4776]

what you thinking of selling it for?

[95USsubaru]

jesus that car is clean. ...oh?...its been said a million times? lol just messin' that car is sick man. one questions tho....

1)in your opinion what was the best upgrade u did to your car?

other then that, awesome ride.

[quader94]

wow awesome car, how do you like the pioneer avic-n2?

[gibbons98legacygt]

what you thinking of selling it for?

I think im going to take everything off return it to stock i kept everything and try to sell it for 4200 but i dont know if ill get it.


jesus that car is clean. ...oh?...its been said a million times? lol just messin' that car is sick man. one questions tho....

1)in your opinion what was the best upgrade u did to your car?

other then that, awesome ride.

deff the suspension!! It gives you great looks and also provides amazing handling.


wow awesome car, how do you like the pioneer avic-n2?

I really like it i dont use it that much it mostly for looks but it works well. Also its great for long road trips to watch dvd's (probably not to safe lol)

[gibbons98legacygt]

My car is going to be up for sale as soon as I find the right 2008 legacy gt.

[TGX4776]

are you going back to stock before the sale? If so I would be interested in your wheels (17's), tails, grille, front bumper, bumper beam and jdm fogs. willing to exchange any of my parts in return.

[TGX4776]

or did you not modify your bumper beam to mount the fogs?

[gibbons98legacygt]

Yes i will most likely be returning it back to stock besides the jdm fogs because u have to cut the bumper and the car would look really bad without them and have two big holes. Unless someone has a red bumper willing to change. lol

This will be for sales most likely in a little over a month
suspension
all jdm goodies
and sti seats

[TGX4776]

well i have a matching red bumper uncut.

[gibbons98legacygt]

Well yea but u have to close to me to swap.

[TGX4776]

hmmm...... road trip. lol but I was thinking next summer for a road trip. did you mont the fogs to the bumper or the bumper beam?

[gibbons98legacygt]

on the bumper beam

[timhortons]

Had a stock Red LGT at my work so i parked my car next to it to see how much my car has changed.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/photo1-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/05/photo-1.jpg

They really do look so much better sitting lower! Very nice!

[gibbons98legacygt]

Cars been sold.

Returned car to stock besides the suspension. Sold friday for 3K.

Have jdm bd tails for sale. 150 shipped.

[gibbons98legacygt]

Right B4 I sold her.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/20101217_110426_3-1.jpg
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[Reason]

NOO!! What are you driving now?

[Navi271]

Dang man, I liked that car. Getting a new subaru for christmas?!?!

[gibbons98legacygt]

Nope bought this last week. :razz: :smt007 :smt007

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/20101215_200651_545-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/12/20101215_200727_237-1.jpg

2007 legacy gt limited 5speed man

[Reason]

Staying in the family! Lol looks great

[TGX4776]

you have to keep us updated on mods!

[gibbons98legacygt]

O I will im going to start a new members ride.

[Zac]

so you;ve come over to the dark side too :D

[gibbons98legacygt]

Yea man lol

[gibbons98legacygt]

Hey bringing this thread back to life. I found out from a friend that the guy that bought this legacy totaled it last week really bad he walk away but theres no fixing it. :( Looking back im a little sad I sold it because I really liked that car and my new legacy is turning out really nice and I wish I had this to drive in the winter months

BUT RIP 98LEGACYGT :(