blackstar's 02 LGT wagon

[blackstar]

Exterior =
Hella Supertones
JDM L7 front grille (e-tune)
LED bulbs - reverse/brake/turn/marker lights
Rear Hatch Grab Bar
Rear Wiper Upgrade - Huffer's DIY
OE Center Roof Bars
Rain Visor's
JDM rear center garnish & taillights
JDM rear hatch spoiler - led 3rd brake light
debadged rear hatch


coming soon :
JDM Aero / Splash guards
Projector Retrofit = FXR-35's in stock L headlights - HID

Interior =
LED upgrades = Instrument Panel, HVAC controls, Dome & courtesy lights - here's my DIY =
http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=14157

Red Line Custom shifter boot / arm rest cover
Carbon Fiber tweeter covers
CF rear view mirror cover
RED - hazard switch
02 WRX MOMO steering wheel
FRONT SEATS = WRX 04 seats, swapping out front and rear seats to 03 WRX
TINT - 5 rear windows & front sunguard
Custom headliner - w/custom sunroof slide tray

coming soon : JDM lower door kick panels - Blitzen panels

Suspension =
Bilstein HD's front & rear struts
ION performance springs
Front strut tower bar - Cusco CF ALC
White Line Front & Rear sway bars
Whiteline HD front endlinks

coming soon : JDM front aluminum control arms



Brakes =
Front - Ate Front rotors & Hawk HPS front brake pads
Rear - EBC brake pads & rotors - slotted & drilled
Techna - Fit 6pc. teflon coated brake lines

coming soon : 05+ LGT front caliper/rotor upgrade

Engine =
Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator
Cobb CAI
BORLA header
Replaced Center section of exhaust with resonator delete
UR aluminum crank pulley

Drivetrain =
Group A pitch mount
Exedy Stg. I perf. clutch kit
OE Snowflakes - media blasted & painted black

coming soon : Group N mounts - trans & engine


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/SAM_0456_zpsa0e524f8-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/CAR%20SHOTS/SAM_0456_zpsa0e524f8.jpg.html)

[KAG]

I had no idea you had this much suspension stuff done to it. Nice work Seth! Betcha can't wait to get those springs on :smt002

[blackstar]

yepper buddy, just waiting for our springs to show up, im pretty excited ........ but now i need to go buy my bilstein hd's, and as soon as the springs are in my hands i'll send you a message, or call ya, whatevers easier ..........

[Airgne]

would love to have ful size pics.

[Airgne]

alt better with the big pics. so what did you mod to have the ssi plate fit?

[blackstar]

where the header tubes came down on the drivers side, i had to notch the skid plate, just about 1/2 " to prevent the headers from touching the plate. AWESOME quality, just bolted right in other than shaving it a little.

[swiftman007]

nice legacy ! I wish i could have this spoiler too on my car :(

[peugoby]

Sharp BH! Wagon looks great! Good choice in mods so far :smt023

[BlackBK]

it needs to be SLAMMED asap !!!!!

[blackstar]

yeah, thanks......my next step is putting in the ion springs i just bought, the bilstein hd's will be on there way soon, with this combination im being told about .5" to .75" of drop ........... but my issue is ground clearance where i live, lowering my car 1 inch would just about screw me. i live in the sticks, my driveway is dirt, my road has massive potholes, so dropping to the ground aint gonna happen anytime soon, but yes it wuld look f'in sweet.....

[rougeben83]

yeah, thanks......my next step is putting in the ion springs i just bought, the bilstein hd's will be on there way soon, with this combination im being told about .5" to .75" of drop ........... but my issue is ground clearance where i live, lowering my car 1 inch would just about screw me. i live in the sticks, my driveway is dirt, my road has massive potholes, so dropping to the ground aint gonna happen anytime soon, but yes it wuld look f'in sweet.....

Yeah, don't "slam" the car, I think the ride height on the 3rd gens are good right out of the factory, just need some meatier tires to fill out the wheel arches.

[Airgne]

yeah, thanks......my next step is putting in the ion springs i just bought, the bilstein hd's will be on there way soon, with this combination im being told about .5" to .75" of drop ........... but my issue is ground clearance where i live, lowering my car 1 inch would just about screw me. i live in the sticks, my driveway is dirt, my road has massive potholes, so dropping to the ground aint gonna happen anytime soon, but yes it wuld look f'in sweet.....

Yeah, don't "slam" the car, I think the ride height on the 3rd gens are good right out of the factory, just need some meatier tires to fill out the wheel arches.


quiet BEN. :smt019

[SpeedmanRC]

is that the factory rear spoiler?

[blackstar]

yeah, the rear hatch spoiler is original, came on the car when i bought it, also, the front bug shield came with when i got the car. ****** i hit a tiny bird this weekend, and cracked the front bugshield, i glued it back together, but now im gonna start looking for a new shield. after i took the shield off, my car looked naked / like all other legacy's, so i really like the front bug shield / or the appearance of it.

[B's Legacy Wagon]

Nice job ill be definalty following this thread, can wait to see more

[blackstar]

I had a few pictures I took with my cell phone, figured I would post them up - as always there is more to come.............

COBB CAI - used, but it was only $60 shipped
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/new%20subaru/Photo0452.jpg

right after I painted the wheels black = I'll get better pictures soon
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/new%20subaru/Photo0450.jpg

washed the wheels a few weeks later, will be going to a graphite / gunmetal color, the center cap for the wheel on the right is the color I am considering
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/new%20subaru/Photo0458.jpg

installed a MOMO
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/new%20subaru/Photo0488.jpg

Rear Aero wiper - check out Huffers DIY
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

[drftsub]

Noticed any issues w the bump steer kit? I saw a bunch on nasioc w issues (ie coming out of the knuckles making noise etc ) . I want them w as low as my car is but hesitant atm

[blackstar]

actually I did not have any major issues, but I thought I was starting to get a click / clack noise coming from the ball joints, I worry, so I installed a new set of ball joints, cleaned the knuckle to remove rust, and I have not heard any noises since. I did leave the outer tie rod ends in though, check them all the time - seem to be good. I am not sold on the anti-bump kit, but have heard a lot of positive's about the ALK (anti-lift kit) whiteline sales

[rougeben83]

The bumpsteer kit is really only necessary when you're lowering the macpherson strut suspension over 2", and that's really if you're anal about your suspension settings like on a hardcore race car...

For street use where you really just need =1* of camber and 0 toe, it's optional IMO.

I wished I had a BH wagon though.

[ESSYMOND]

is it difficult to prep those wheels?

[blackstar]

yes they can be very time consuming, getting in between the spokes. I was very lucky though and got to use a media (sand) blaster to knock down the majority of the wheel surface, so it went pretty quick. I used two full coats of self-etching primer on each wheel, giving them enough time to dry between. final coat was just a semi-gloss black...... I didn't do a clear coat cause Im still deciding on the color, pretty sure Im gonna go with a Graphite-ish color.


BEN - anytime you wanna trade buddy, I'll swap :smt023

[02_Legacy]

is it difficult to prep those wheels?
I just did mine, and it took about 1.5 to 2 hours on each wheel of sanding. If I do it again I will probably get them sandblasted because it is alot of work.

[ESSYMOND]

im still debating what color to make my wheels, they are for the winter. yes, ill look into media blasting, seems the easy way out!

any suggestions on the color? im on a silver bd...

[blackstar]

black is good, sucks for dirt tho, I think it looks okay, but I am going with a gunmetal / graphite / charcoal color, thats on a silver BH

[STIdarkside]

yeah, thanks......my next step is putting in the ion springs i just bought, the bilstein hd's will be on there way soon, with this combination im being told about .5" to .75" of drop ........... but my issue is ground clearance where i live, lowering my car 1 inch would just about screw me. i live in the sticks, my driveway is dirt, my road has massive potholes, so dropping to the ground aint gonna happen anytime soon, but yes it wuld look f'in sweet.....

Did you get the suspension installed? Have any pics? I'm looking for a drop very similar what you explain. Did you have to buy Impreza spring perches for the Ion Springs?

Thanks

[blackstar]

I'm finishing my taxes in the next few weeks to come up with the monies to buy the Bilsteins NEW from
Tirerack, I already have the springs, got them about a year ago in a group buy on Sl-i. KAG (had a 3rd gen sedan) and
I helped him install the springs on a set of Bilsteins - no problems at all, and I got to check it out a few weeks later once they were installed on the car, and the car rode like a dream . you could probably find pictures if you search his name - he had a picture of his car (lowered) next to mine (stock). He used stock perches from a BE legacy, and I'm going with some stocky KYB mounts on my BH - could go STi/group N upper mounts but I wanted to keep a little road noise dampening
Sucks I had to wait this long, but finally things are coming together and soon enough I'll have my suspension set where I've wanted it from the beginning. Next step is to install my 17's / or get a new set -17x7.5, roll the fenders and setup the tire fitment- 225"s if it fits or 215/50/17.

[STIdarkside]

I found his pics, they were a little deceiving because of the lighting in the pics...

I noticed you are putting on a Baja Turbo Hood, 03-04 Front Bumper, and JDM Mudguards. Have you already installed these?

Which JDM mudguards did you get? Pic? I have some as well and I noticed that the rears don't align with the bumper and I will likely have to heat them up and mold them to the shape of our USDM bumper (I have a sedan).

[LIMITED]

Where to buy Ion Springs?
The Site is not working. Any Help?

[tfro33]

haha i envy your suspension... or your sways at least. nice car man. good to have another leggy close by!

[STIdarkside]

Did you get the Ion Springs and Bilsteins installed yet? I have been dying to see pics...

[BG5guy]

you dont live in Portland do you, i swear i saw this car on 185th yesterday

[blackstar]

I live in California, I was up in Portland/Seattle last year, and will be up there again in late August, so it musta been my doppelganger :grin:
suspension done:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/IMG_0907-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/SUSPENSION/IMG_0907.jpg.html)

Jdm rear spoiler - 3rd brake light in wing - Led
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/IMG_0772-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/SUBARU%20-%20EXTERIOR/IMG_0772.jpg.html)

Led reverse lights -I think they're 58 led, they kick good light, still need something brighter / concentrated
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/IMG_0696-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LIGHTS/IMG_0696.jpg.html)

E-tune grille:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/06/IMG_0715-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/SUBARU%20-%20EXTERIOR/IMG_0715.jpg.html)

[STIdarkside]

Steel Blue Mica... Look it up on Nasioc or Google it... One of my favorite Subaru colors...

I have the same grille also. Really curious to see what your drop will look like, when do you expect to have it all installed?

Keep up the good work!

[Navi271]

You will love those bilsteins, and I've never had ION springs b4, I would have loved to have some for my car...
KAG had this same spring/strut setup on his sedan, same generation as yours and he loved it.

[STIdarkside]

Did you get the ION springs and Bilsteins installed? Any pics?

Thanks

[blackstar]

Finally I got a weekend to spend some time on the car - here's how it sits right after installation, I'm sure a few hundred miles later they'll settle a lil bit more - My initial impressions - F'IN Awesome ! :smt023 The ride quality over OE struts is unreal, as for the height, I can see a drop but not too drastic, though I didn't notice when getting into my car, when riding down the road it feels like your ass is right close to the ground.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/08/IMG_0915-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/CAR%20SHOTS/IMG_0915.jpg.html)



I'll get more pics, and some more impressions once I get a chance to clean the car and go for a good drive :smt026

[Navi271]

freaking awesome! :smt023

[SativaMan04]

Nice suspension setup!! What kind of front swaybar do you have? Did you ever repaint your car?

[blackstar]

Finally posting some pics of a few things I've been doing on the ol Sooby:
got the 03 bumper and jdm hood installed and painted - on the car.
**** Retro fitted Hid lights and Foglights to be installed soon
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/5961e411b47b47d6a7e6706070495f99_zpsc701-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/CAR%20SHOTS/5961e411-b47b-47d6-a7e6-706070495f99_zpsc701c8ab.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/SAM_0439_zps72ca154a-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/CAR%20SHOTS/SAM_0439_zps72ca154a.jpg.html)

Got a few things done on the interior - stereo / subwoofer / sound-deading throughout the rear of the cabin, and the final touches: New headliner - charcoal suede... with a color change on all of the A,B,C,D panels
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/SAM_0460_zps71f0a2f6-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/INTERIOR/SAM_0460_zps71f0a2f6.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/SAM_0459_zps2e696a06-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/INTERIOR/SAM_0459_zps2e696a06.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2014/01/IMAG0711_zpsdbda2e23-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/INTERIOR/IMAG0711_zpsdbda2e23.jpg.html)
*** Going to be replacing the entire carpet kit soon, once I get my rear seats completed. I've been working on some 02 front and rear seats and waiting for the rear seats to come back from upholstery, Cannot wait !!

[86bratman]

That's a hell of a way to bump your old thread lol. Car looks really good, I like the suede on the headliner.

[98legwag]

This is looking awesome.

[DarkPhoenix]

Love it. I now see what suspension I will be using in my OBW.

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[teeceRS]

I like what you've said about your suspension (strut & Spring combo) considering I'm not looking to drop mine, if at all, but I am looking for an increase in stability. You made a comment saying you feel like your right on the ground", so what you're saying is it's a very stiff set up? I'd like to keep it a smooth ride you know.

Can't wait to see those retrofits.