1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited Sedan
ej25 twin cam, 4EAT auto (stock)
I decided to add prices and places I got the parts. I have had so many people ask where I got my bumper and what not. I also listed the years I got them since the market does change. (added 2-27-13)... Got the idea from argaretty.
This is my weekend ride. I used to work for a friend that fixed insurance totals. Before I got "White Lightning", I wanted a 2.5 RS Impraza REALLY bad! Part of the reason was my Silvia was getting me in trouble driving every day (street racing) and I wanted a 4 door. I had worked on and driven tons of Outbacks, but this was the first GT I got to drive. When it came to the shop, it was hit in the front and in need of a bumper and some metal work. I drove it out to State Patrol Inspection and feel in love with it! It was a one owner and super clean inside!
This was by far the nicest car I had ever driven that felt solid. I asked the boss how much and he said "no, it goes to the lot. I'll get you another one". I said fine, but "this is what I want, a limited 98-99 GT with an auto". The auto would keep me from racing and I liked the darker interior color of 98-99. I looked, he looked and finally one day one came up at the auction. This was about 4 months after I first drove the white one. It was bright red and that was the one color I DIDNT want. It was hit in the right rear door, but would take little to make it drive and parts cost was low, it was all labor. It sold for more then I could afford.
I finally asked him "how much for the white one?". He thinks about it, knowing I wanted it, but knowing that he could make a lot from the car. He says $4800 and it's yours!" Mind you this was 2007 so she was worth about 6-7K. I said ok, I'll see what I could do. I had 2K saved and then got a car loan for the rest and called and said "if you sell it, I'll quit. I got a loan and will have the check by the end of the day!". He was shocked, but said ok. I got my car the next day!
I got it with about 164K on the OD. It now has 244K and still going strong. I did have a slight problem with the original motor and spun a bearing, but thats the only thing other then the normal stuff. She now has been blessed with a plethora of JDM parts, and any unique OEM parts I can find. I dont plan on selling her any time soon, so I hope who ever I marry, likes it!
Motor/trans:
-2.5 from a 98 Forester (spun a rod bearing at 212K)
-Specter air filter
-auto trans
-SPT/Bro Speed Axle back (SOLD)
-Fujisibo Legalis R Muffler ($306-Japan 2016)
-Custom 3" mid pipe (modded from WRX system)
-TD04 (WRX)
-FXT/Baja Turbo Intercooler
-Prov BOV w/custom adapter
-Custom mild rotated up-pipe
-Custom mild rotated 4" downpipe
-EJ255 exhaust manifold
-EJ255 oil cooler/filter adapter
-ZERO SPORTS Stainless Radiator shroud ($60-Japan 2016)
-Prova oil cap (Trade with member 2015)
Interior:
-Limited Leather (Rear only)
-JDM GC Impreza STI (V4?) front seats. ($250-local wrecker 2015)
-JDM woodgrain door kit (OEM Option)
-OEM woodgrain kit (window switch covers and shifter cover)
-Kenwood Bluetooth head unit
-Infinity speakers front and rear and OEM tweets
-1000W Kicker CVR 12" sub (removed for now)
-1200W Phoenix Gold Amp (removed for now)
-ported box (removed)
-OEM BH/BE all weather floor mats
-Custom carbon fiber spare tire cover (Free broke ass Honda hood and a bit of time-2010)
-1st gen accessory spare tire cover ($10-local wrecker 2016)
-JDM Stainless scuff plates ($78-New Zeland/Ebay-2011)
-Newly installed OEM door panel ($122-Auburn Scarff Subaru)
-Wood Grain JDM steering wheel from JDM Lancaster/airbag from WRX (Wheel-parts trade-Yamazaki-2012)
-SMK Fabrications "Legacy" Dead Pedal
-Greddy 62MM Boost gauge
Exterior:
-Carbon fiber hood (on loan)
-Custom RnR Auto Works "Grind Finish" hood w/GC scoop and Carbon Fiber side scoop (side scoop $110 Ebay.UK)
-Custom RnR Auto Works "Grind Finish" gas door w/Rising Sun.
-JDM Morettes, restored... (traded work) SOLD
2nd set of lights-JDM Projectors ($174-Ebay-2011)
-JDM BSM side skirts (got them with my GT-B) SOLD
-JDM Side markers/blinkers ($30-Ebay-2011)
-JDM clear Side markers/blinkers (from GT-B 2016)
-JDM GT-B Limited bumper ($660-Ebay-2011)
-JDM Limited fog lights (came with bumper)
-JDM projector fogs (came with bumper)
-JDM Tail lights ($100 I think.... someone on the forum)
-JDM Center garnish $30 (forum member)
-JDM Mud Guards ($112-Yamazakisubaru-2011)
-JDM GrandWagon grill, cut to fit JDM Limited bumper ($110 Forum member 2015) Removed
-JDM SYMS grill ($100 Local 2015)
-black window tint
-Custom Carbon Fiber license plate filler
-Aftermarket diffusers on front bumper (Ebay-$52) SOLD
-Custom badge-less deck lid with shaved lock
-Modified BE "Syms" wing (SOLD)
-JDM GT-B/RSK 3rd gen side skirts (forum member trade)
-JDM "RS" sedan rear filler panels w/Japanese badges (shaved badging panels boxed)
-JDM Rear glass w/wiper
-JDM wingless deck lid
-Carbon JDM side trim (being cast right now)
Suspension/undercarriage/brakes:
-KYB GR2's all the way around
-H&R springs ($109-Ebay-2011)
-Outback rear diff skid plate (parts trade-2009)
-Cusco WRX front sway bar
-Z32/BNR32 Nissan Front calipers w/Global Z bracket adapters
-12.4 in rotors in front
-Z32/BNR32 Nissan Rear calipers w/Kartboy adapters
-11.4 in rotors in rear
-Cusco K-brace brace
-Mines front strut tower bar
-Beatrush front belly pan ($160 Ebay... yet to install)
-JDM GC Turbo crossmember
Wheels/Tires:
-AVS Model 5's 17x7 w/crappy tires (came with my GT-B)
-RAYS 57c's 18x7.5 (undergoing new paint, they were spray painted in Japan) $650 Local
Past setups: 17" 2005 GT wheels painted gunmetal ($260 before paint, Craigs list/local-2012)
-215/45/R17 Fuzion HRi tires ($390-Tirebuyer.com-2012) Tire now on the GT-B...
[color=#408000]Things planed for it:
-EJ255/EJ205 hybrid
-Manual conversion
WCSS Aug 2015
11-3-12 (More pics on page 6)
8-25-12 (over 20 more pics of this photo shoot on page 5)
This is when she was still all stock...
Spare tire cover I built... Look in DIY for the write up....
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