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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Nov 12 2011, 09:09 AM

Hey guys thought I would start a thread for my legacy. I've had it for over a year now, unfortunetly I lost alot of pictures, its been rear ended once, have pictures of all the repairs somewhere... oh well here it is!

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goon squad:

Engine:
-COBB Accessport Stage 2 Tune
-GroupA Pitch Stopper Mount
-Group N Engine Mounts
-COBB SF Intake
-Process West TMIC
-AVO Turbo Inlet
-Custom TGV Deletes
-STi Catless Up Pipe
-Invidia Catless Downpipe
-Turbo XS 3" unresonated mid/y pipe
-STi Genome Axleback Mufflers

Drivetrain:
-Spec Dual Mass LW Flywheel
-Spec Stage2+ Clutch
-Group N Transmission Mount
-Group N Transmission Crossmember Bushings
-Group N Rear Shifter Stay Bushing
-Kartboy Shifter Bushings
-Subaru Extra-S Gear Oil

Suspension:
-JDM Rev A Bilsteins and Springs
-Kartboy Front and Rear Sway Bar End links
-Energy Suspension Front Sway Bar bushings
-Whiteline 20mm Rear adjustable sway bar and bushings

Brakes:
-Stoptech pads and Cryo rotors
-Techna Fit Steel Braided Brake lines
-Grimmspeed Master Cylinder Brace
-ATE Superblue Fluid

Wheels:
-Winter / Dunlop Graspic DS-2 215/50/R17 On Stock rims
-Summer /BFG Sport-Comp2's 215/45/R18 on Spec B rims

Exterior:
-Debadge
-Tint[s]
-Diode Dynamics 4300K HID low beam with modified Projectors
-Nokya Yellow Fog light bulbs
-Valenti Full LED Tail lights
-Full Exterior lighting LED Conversion
-Rally Armour UR flaps
-JDM 2.0GT Sports Grille
-JDM Front and rear Spats
-Ebay Front lip

Interior:
-Prodrive Shift Knob
-Red LED bulbs in everything (bow chicka wow wow)

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Posted by: Jardim Nov 12 2011, 09:19 AM

Sleeper wagon right there, nice car man

Posted by: THE_HONDA_CG2 Nov 12 2011, 04:12 PM

Super awesome car, looks really clean! If you didn't say that it was rear ended then I wouldn't have known! You should be proud of you car, it looks nice and I like it!

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Nov 12 2011, 04:34 PM

thanks guys, spent 3 hours detailing the interior yesterday.

The one good side of being single is that my car is always squeaky clean now

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Nov 19 2011, 09:24 AM

Sorry no new updates for a while. Bought a Timing belt kit off a member on LegacyGT.com 2 weeks ago but have not had any contact with the seller so I have the file a paypal dispute

Finally figured out the route I want to go with this car. After flogging it around in the snow these past couple days (we have 20cm already

) I've decided that I want to keep it for a long run.

So Stock I make 250bhp, I am honestly content with it, only issues I have is boost dropping off in high RPMS and slow spool up so i'm shooting for 240whp and fast spool up.

Engine is nearing 150,000km so i'm ready to dump alot of maintenance in it. Planned I have is new OEM injectors, MAF sensor, IAT sensor, AVCS oil control valves and IM gaskets, and I guess it wont hurt to put in a new thermostat and PCV valve. Coilpacks and new OEM plugs will be put in as well.

As for performance looking already have a COBB SF intake that I can install and will be buying a AVO turbo inlet and TMIC

Turbo wise I want to run a port and polished VF46 off of a 2007-2009 Legacy GT. Turbo is about the same size as my stock VF40 but has greater mid-range and reliability.

Going to put in new OEM 2007 Legacy GT Clutch and Flywheel, my 05 flywheel is a dual mass compared to the 07 which is single mass, 11lbs saved right there. the 07 OEM clutch is good for 305whp and longevity is great.

As for exhaust i'll be getting a CNT catless downpipe and get a custom 3" midpipe back to my mufflers.

Suspension wise I know I want Bilstein HD shocks, As for springs I may just keep them stock as I like the ride height. Unless I can find some OEM JDM wagon springs which are slightly lower and stiffer. Whiteline sways front and rear too. Oh and every bushing possible.

Thats my plan for now and i'm sticking too it. I just bought a new computer so i'm planning to be a hermit for a long time so I can reach my goals for this car

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 3 2011, 01:09 PM

Need some opignions.

Decided that i'll be keeping my rims, they are small I know but I'll throw on a 225 tire and it should give me the extra grip ive been looking for.

As for colour, they arent exactly pretty. its hard to see in this picture but they sorta flip to goldish beige hue in the sun. My idea is to paint them a very bright silver, close to white with posibly a blue pearl.

I've decided that i'll be painting my brakes a very deep violet, I think that should suit the car.

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Posted by: Bubs Dec 4 2011, 08:42 AM

With the car being blue, virtually any color choice for the wheels would work well - Looking forward to seeing what you do!

You should check out DirtyImpreza and introduce yourself! Those guys have a love for all Subarus - and the "Wagon Mafia" there will be very pleased.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 4 2011, 09:59 AM

I dont think I can keep track of another forum lol

Thanks though I'm trying to have everything done before a road trip to the Rockies next summer!

Posted by: MattW Dec 6 2011, 10:21 PM

If only it was the flat six model.

Finish blacking out the bottom portion of the taillights, it looks awkward with that little bit in the middle.

Posted by: Boost1995 Dec 7 2011, 08:45 AM

I agree beautiful ride. I love a well put together wagon!

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 8 2011, 06:56 PM

QUOTE (MattW @ Dec 6 2011, 10:21 PM)

If only it was the flat six model.

Finish blacking out the bottom portion of the taillights, it looks awkward with that little bit in the middle.

Why would I want the flat six model? Less power, more weight and if I ever wanted to make more power I would be screwed!!

I only tinted the amber portion of my tailamps.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 8 2011, 06:57 PM

QUOTE (Boost1995 @ Yesterday, 8:45 AM)

I agree beautiful ride. I love a well put together wagon!

Thank you, its going to be a fun project I cant wait until the summer

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 11 2011, 01:08 PM

Maintenance time!

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Posted by: MattW Dec 11 2011, 06:31 PM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ Dec 8 2011, 09:56 PM)

Why would I want the flat six model? Less power, more weight and if I ever wanted to make more power I would be screwed!!

I only tinted the amber portion of my tailamps.

because they sound 3 billion times better.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 11 2011, 07:24 PM

QUOTE (MattW @ 53 minutes, 28 seconds ago)

because they sound 3 billion times better.

they sound like any newer V6

Posted by: Sensation! Dec 25 2011, 01:12 AM

Any common problems plague these cars? anything i should look out for? I'm playing with the idea of picking up an 05+ GT model as a daily.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 25 2011, 07:48 AM

QUOTE (Sensation! @ 6 hours, 35 minutes ago)

Any common problems plague these cars? anything i should look out for? I'm playing with the idea of picking up an 05+ GT model as a daily.

blown turbos are the biggest one, rough idle issues due to dirty injectors.

Get used to the transmission whine if you're buying a manual.

Posted by: Spaz Dec 25 2011, 07:59 AM

Get a low mile one and use good oil (Rotella T6), you should be able to keep the turbo going for some time. They are still wear items so don't expect it to last forever.

Of course, once it goes you can toss on a bastard 20G and have some real fun.

Posted by: Mazda ina Ford guy Dec 25 2011, 09:01 AM

Everyone told me the Garrett on my work truck (98 F-550) would never make it to 250k, at 300k (when the Co. went out of buisiness) she was still spooling strong. Anything that can survive 10,000+ rpm and 1000+ deg F for 300,000 miles dosen't seem to qualify as a wear item.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 25 2011, 09:27 AM

QUOTE (Spaz @ 1 hour, 28 minutes ago)

actually first thing you should do when you buy one earlier then late 2007 is to remove the banjo bolt filter like I have.

Yes run Rotella T6 with short intervals and I always let her idle for a few min to let the turbo cool down before shutting her off. Not really needed on a Subaru due to the second coolant resevoir tank that gravity feeds through the turbo but it gives me piece of mind.

Posted by: MetalMan777 Dec 25 2011, 01:07 PM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ 3 hours, 40 minutes ago)

Not really needed on a Subaru due to the second coolant resevoir tank that gravity feeds through the turbo but it gives me piece of mind.

That's a nifty feature. Another thing you could do is install an oil accumulator. Sure you'll have to wait a bit for the engine to build pressure on initial startup, but it'll feed oil through the turbo for a little while after you shut the engine off.

Posted by: Steve Dec 25 2011, 01:13 PM

Why have I never been here? I love Scubby wagons! It's looking clean man. Keep it up!

Posted by: Meteor Dec 26 2011, 06:52 AM

You've heard it more than once but: that's a very clean looking car you have. You're taking very good care of that Legacy. Also, I like what you've done with it and the stuff you've got planned for it sounds good too.

I'm normally indifferent about wagons, but that's because I don't see impressive ones like this around where I live and because I don't know much about the really good ones. And even without the mods yours would have still impressed me. It's a nice looking car that runs well, has decent performance and seems like its fun to both drive or ride around in. And it looks even nicer because of how clean you're keeping it. I'll be looking forward to seeing how this project comes along.

By the way, what are mid-pipes and down-pipes? What I know about exhaust systems is really just little more than "ideally they throw out exhaust gases really fast so the engine can quickly draw in fresh air", "fluids flow faster when having to squeeze through a smaller space (but flow with less volume so exhausts have to strike a balance)" and "there's this thing called vascular friction".

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 26 2011, 12:16 PM

QUOTE (Cactus @ Yesterday, 1:07 PM)

not really worth it, with an aftermarket turbo and oil feed line it will outlast the car anyways.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 26 2011, 12:17 PM

QUOTE (Steve @ Yesterday, 1:13 PM)

Why have I never been here? I love Scubby wagons! It's looking clean man. Keep it up!

Thanks dude! I try my best to keep her clean

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 26 2011, 12:21 PM

QUOTE (Meteor @ 5 hours, 28 minutes ago)

Thanks! I try my best to take care of it, hopefully in a couple years or so i'll have enough saved for a full repaint and put on JDM bumpers and beams.

As for the exhaust. Subarus are a little different then most but not by alot.

Exhaust Manifold -> Up-Pipe -> Turbo -> Downpipe -> Midpipe - Axle-back or mufflers

I have 1 cat in my up-pipe and 2 in the downpipe. eliminating those allows me to run more boost and faster spool up.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 26 2011, 12:27 PM

just found this thought it was hilarious

http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2354784&postcount=1

Posted by: Jardim Dec 26 2011, 02:33 PM

I sense a TROLOLOL or a complete douche assfuck who doesnt apreciate cars.

Posted by: Fast Dec 26 2011, 02:43 PM

I'm sorta the same way but I drive my car a bit more. I do oil changes every 100 miles (yup, Shell Rotella in my car too), change out the air filter after every trip to LA and buy new tires if my car sat for more than 2 days. Gotta pay to play, brah.

Posted by: Jardim Dec 26 2011, 04:25 PM

The air filter change after every trip to LA is necesary.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jan 7 2012, 10:27 AM

Had a friend do a T-belt change and coolant flush on my wagon thursday night. at about 151,000KM, belt had 3 cracks in it, 2 idlers were making noise and the tensioner was leaking a little. Definetly happy I had it done sooner then later. Broke a nipple on my rad so a quick fix until I am able to order a Mishimoto one.

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jan 8 2012, 11:25 AM

this sound has pretty much got me sold on going twinscroll

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8w7848kF1E

Posted by: Spaz Jan 8 2012, 10:01 PM

Reminds me a ton of the sound my car makes at WOT, I love my cams so much.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jan 16 2012, 07:33 PM

Couple more paychecks and this will be my next purchase:

http://www.infamousperformance.net/servlet/the-721/Competition-Clutch-Performance-Clutch/Detail

it was -25'C today and my idle misfires are getting really bad now, might have to buy new OEM injectors for the time being

Posted by: backalleyracer Jan 17 2012, 01:18 AM

-25 degree's C?

I don't understand how people live lol

I complain about 50 F

Posted by: Spaz Jan 17 2012, 08:46 PM

QUOTE (backalleyracer @ Today, 4:18 AM)

-25 degree's C?

I don't understand how people live lol

I complain about 50 F

Got down below 10F today, I was like

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Posted by: backalleyracer Jan 18 2012, 06:54 AM

lol

im a bitch, I went to oregon a few weeks ago too and it was 15 near where my grandpa lives, needless to say - I stayed in a car much of the time

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jan 18 2012, 10:45 AM

If anyone cares it was -43 this morning

Posted by: Jardim Jan 20 2012, 12:33 AM

Bah, it just makes me add the word "Siberian" to any verb.

"Hey wanna go have a siberian cigarette?"

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 5 2012, 08:11 AM

Hey long time no update! Nothing really to say besides that the car is still running fine since the timing belt install and well I started a new job making much more money.

Talked a friend last night that has a fully build 04 STi, and I mean nothing is stock on the car besides the body.

Anywho heres the hopefully final parts list:

-VF52 (will be sent to Grimmspeed for PnP)
-Tomei EL Header and catless uppipe
-Grimmspeed TGV Deletes
-CNT Catless downpipe
-Some cheap 3" Midpipe
-FMS TMIC
-Deutchworks 740cc Injectors and 65c fuel pump

I'm hoping I can find most parts used. The injectors and pump will be probably the only new parts for sure.

Shooting for 280whp with a really fast spool.

Posted by: Spaz Feb 5 2012, 07:36 PM

Sounds like a damn solid plan. It's always good to see people supporting a good local (to me) business.

Posted by: Jardim Feb 5 2012, 10:22 PM

Not only that, i support the recreational activity itself

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 6 2012, 11:59 AM

QUOTE (Spaz @ Yesterday, 7:36 PM)

Sounds like a damn solid plan. It's always good to see people supporting a good local (to me) business.

I wish grimmspeed made more products as I would buy them all!

So I found out I have the Sti yellow 550cc injectors so no need to upgrade. I will send them out for cleaning and balancing though.

Also I think I might just use their. Porting service on my stock manifold to save some cash. Apparently low end torque will be better.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 7 2012, 05:21 AM

OMFG I ACTUALLY BOUGHT SOMETHING!!

Picking up WitchHunter 850cc injectors from a friend probabbly on Wednesday, overkill I know but he wants to get rid of them for $200 so I said sold muthafucka!!

Also got a $1600 check from my old work (vacation hours)

Currently looking online for a full comparasion on whos EL headers are the best.

Actually these ones are but I dont have that kind of moneyz:

http://www.killerbmotorsport.com/index_files/Header.htm

YOUTUBE ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RufUtGNCBYg )

Posted by: Jardim Feb 7 2012, 07:23 AM

WOW

That STI doesn't sound like the other 99 percent of STI's on the road!

Definetly do headers!

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 7 2012, 04:43 PM

thanks, I want the WRC sound

Finally got my quote for the Tomei header, $780usd shipped so I said eff that and am scowering the interwebs for something used.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 10 2012, 05:39 AM

Clutch is being ordered tonite, going with a OEM 2007 LGT one, more then enough for my goals and cheap.

Trying to talk a guy down to $400 shipped for a VF46 with 46k miles on it with an AVO actuator

GT Spec EL header with up pipe is $650 brand new so if I dont find something used next month I'll be ordering that.

Finally making some progress

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 10 2012, 04:47 PM

My quick fix rad repair finally let go so Ive just ordered a Mishimoto rad, $288 shipped not too bad.

Now i'm off to walk in the freezing cold to get some JB weld

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 18 2012, 11:24 AM

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VF46 with AVO 15psi wastegate actuator

Parts are starting to roll in >:D

Posted by: Jardim Feb 18 2012, 11:58 AM

Nice man looks clean and not covered in oil

*looks over at his own 15G,

Posted by: Spaz Feb 18 2012, 02:02 PM

Very nice, sir! Can't wait to see this thing come together!

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 18 2012, 02:21 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ 18 minutes, 58 seconds ago)

Very nice, sir! Can't wait to see this thing come together!

Thanks!

Time to fire up the ol' dremel tool and start port matching!

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 25 2012, 12:34 PM

Rad was installed thursday. Definetly spend the extra money on the slim fans for more piece of mind, My friend had to make a little bracket to hold the upper rad hose away from the stock fans.

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Apr 20 2012, 08:33 PM

I didn't know which thread to post this in so i'll post it here, basicly my wagon was used for hot pursuit tonite.

Was driving home from having a tea with some buddies. Noticed a black what I thought was a Liconln Navigator driving stupidly, changing lanes without signaling and the usual doushebaggery.

So we get to a street which has 4 lanes, I'm in the furthest right cause its a turning lane, doushebag is behind me and a white sunfire is beside me.

DB decides to fly ahead of me and infront on the sunfire and for some reason drive really slow infront of her.

Sunfire changes lanes infront of me.

DB desides to cut hard into the lane left of him and around a ford truck infront of him and hard into my lane again almost parralel into the sunfire.

Sunfire slams the brakes swerves onto the curb nearly missing the pole. This whole situation right as DB swerved left to get around the ford truck was all in slow motion, like matrix or spidey sense.

DB guns it so I drop her in 2nd and and no time am on his tail, we are still in the tuning lane so we turn right. I drop back a few cars cause i'm trying to get out my phone to grab the plate.

So this road is pretty straight so theres no way hes getting away, he swerves and cuts off 2 more cars so I decide that this is just going to end up messy for one of us and as I slow down the ford truck that he cut infront of passes me, I turn around and head back to the sunfire.

Young girl, shes really shaken up, another guy that was in the parking lot comes sees us.

Hes so annoying giving her false advice and is trying to pick her up but I just bite my tongue to not make the poor girl feel worse.

After a while the ford truck shows up and informs us that hes still drive erracdically and it is a Lincoln Aviator and they also called it in.

Night ends with the other guy giving her a long hard forever alone awkward hug and shes like wtf.

She gives me a hug and we go out seperate ways.

No she wasnt that attractive and thats why I didnt ask for her number or anything.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Apr 21 2012, 05:27 AM

Got me some Rotella and a STi Catless up pipe

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Posted by: Boost1995 Apr 21 2012, 05:50 AM

Very nice radiator!

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Apr 21 2012, 01:39 PM

Thanks!

Did an oil change today after about 6000KM, that Rotella always comes out clean!

Also swapped the pinkies for the Prodrives and fixed my skidplate.

Spent about 5 hours working on a friends STi front bumper, will have to take pics once shes done.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver May 21 2012, 08:06 AM

Restored my drivers side headlamp a few weekends ago thanks to an awesome detailer at work. My passenger side was replaced a couple years ago from my accident.

So I spent about 15min straight just with 1000 grit to get most of the deeper scratches out, then 2000 grit. After that my buddy took over with the 3000 grit and polisher. Needless to say it looks better then my newer passenger side headlamp!

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I am very lucky to be a co-worker of his as he ussualy charges $100 per headlamp to do so. He was telling me once on this BMW he charged the guy $400 cause they were so pitted.

Also picked up some used assembled TGVs

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"professional" pic from a meet last week
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Yea thats right, I nosed in.
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Posted by: backalleyracer May 21 2012, 12:46 PM

this looks pretty clean and good, I like it

Posted by: Spaz May 21 2012, 01:36 PM

Why'd you pick up TGVs? Don't you normally want to delete them?

Posted by: Lonely_Driver May 21 2012, 01:59 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ 22 minutes, 51 seconds ago)

Why'd you pick up TGVs? Don't you normally want to delete them?

buying premade deletes are really exspensive and my CEL is driving me nuts right now.

Plan is to get new OEM injectors, intake manifold gaskets and such and get it all done before winter.

Then I'll get a friend to do the deletes on my broken TGVs and reinstall that next summer when I have all the parts necesairy to install my VF46.

I know it sounds like im working backwards but I really dont have the cash for a custom tune just yet.

When I move into my new place and hopefully get a raise at work progress will be made faster I promise!

Posted by: Mazda ina Ford guy May 21 2012, 06:50 PM

@Lonely Driver
"And get it all done before winter". So sometime in the next 2 weeks? LOLZ!!! Burn!

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Posted by: Rudy Jun 1 2012, 07:58 PM

what the heck is a tgv?

Posted by: Spaz Jun 1 2012, 08:41 PM

QUOTE (Demon Boost @ 42 minutes, 18 seconds ago)

what the heck is a tgv?

Remember our talk about Google?

http://drive2.subaru.com/Win03_Manifold.htm

Posted by: Rudy Jun 1 2012, 08:48 PM

I comprehend that they're intake manifolds or throttle plate thingies... but I still can't pin the definition, and your link and/or Google doesn't help. >_<

edit: Actually, it does. I just ctrl+f'd "TGV" but it turns out the definition is embedded in the images. Duh!

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jun 4 2012, 04:28 AM

QUOTE (Mazda ina Ford guy @ May 21 2012, 06:50 PM)

@Lonely Driver
"And get it all done before winter". So sometime in the next 2 weeks? LOLZ!!! Burn!

I know I am sorry life is hectic right now. No more mods beside maintenance until my visa and car loan are payed off

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jun 16 2012, 01:50 PM

Hey guys little update, sorry no pictures.

So for a while now Ive been having hesitation problems and idle problems, which is norm for my shitty injectors. I ended up buying the BG 44K fuel system cleaner kit. Comes with a cleaner and fuel system drier you put in the tank and then a spray can with another aditive that you spray in the intake while its running, which was almost impossible to do alone.

But before that I have another story, After work yesterday our boss took a few of us to the indoor go karting, unfortunetly I could not race due to my neck injury so I just watched and after they were done we decided to go out for supper.

Well luck was on our side cause it just so happen that we were transported to a test track in Mexico when we exited the doors and at the end of the track was our restaurant destination.

So I was trying my best to keep up with my boss' 400whp 335i X-drive and my buddys stage 2 STi, they didnt leave me behind too much. We had supper, few drinks then went home.

On my drive to work this morning I noticed something funny, the car felt great.

I had been babying it since last year so all it needed was a good run to clean out the carbon build up im guessing

I still did the fuel system treatment today and havent noticed much different, hopefully once I put more mileage on this half tank of gas with the cleaner in it it will have helped my idle problems.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jul 8 2012, 10:37 AM

So I picked up a used EL header last weekend, It looks like some sort of Tomei Replica, welds look great, piping size doesnt seem to thin so I went for it.

It was wrapped and used for about 5000km or so the previous owner said, I decided to take the wrap off and just coat it to help its longivity.

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Sanded the whole thing with 80 grit and masked off the flanges

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Primed

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Painted

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Needed new springs for the slip joint, found these at Cambodian tire

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Other news been running Petro-Can 94 octane for about 150km now, Doesnt seem to run any better so I have ordered some used Injectors that I will have cleaned, balanced and installed along with my replacement TGVs.

Posted by: Spaz Jul 8 2012, 09:05 PM

EL? Gross, why would you get rid of that wonderful sound?

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jul 9 2012, 08:13 AM

I'm tired of the tractor sound. I want a smooth sounding boxer. The added torque will be nice too!

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Posted by: Scuba Steve Jul 22 2012, 04:41 PM

I hate you I still want one of these, but a white 2.5 manual is hard to find.

Posted by: Spaz Jul 22 2012, 09:05 PM

QUOTE (Scuba Steve @ 4 hours, 23 minutes ago)

I hate you I still want one of these, but a white 2.5 manual is hard to find.

White manual GT wagons are damn close to unicorn status with how few were produced.

Posted by: Scuba Steve Jul 26 2012, 01:51 AM

QUOTE (Spaz @ Jul 22 2012, 11:05 PM)

White manual GT wagons are damn close to unicorn status with how few were produced.

When I worked as a honda tech the Subaru dealer next door had one but it was way over my budget so I bought a white si, I still consider that the worst car I ever bought, sold it for my ap1 after.

Posted by: Fast Jul 26 2012, 04:35 AM

Speaking of unicorn Subarus, this with the 5MT is also stupid-rare.

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Posted by: Spaz Jul 26 2012, 07:03 AM

QUOTE (Spaz @ Jul 23 2012, 12:05 AM)

White manual GT wagons are damn close to unicorn status with how few were produced.

Got the number from a buddy a couple nights back.

70, sir.

Posted by: Scuba Steve Jul 26 2012, 09:22 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ Today, 9:03 AM)

Got the number from a buddy a couple nights back.

70, sir.

You have got to be shitting me, I found one in jersey but it had serious rust issues, haven't found one since.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jul 28 2012, 10:42 AM

All these posts made me think people were interested in my car

Anywho a Spec Stage2+ is in the mail.

Posted by: Spaz Jul 28 2012, 11:55 AM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ 1 hour, 13 minutes ago)

All these posts made me think people were interested in my car

Anywho a Spec Stage2+ is in the mail.

We are, we're just discussing the rarity of it and others like it.

Posted by: Scuba Steve Jul 28 2012, 08:11 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ 8 hours, 15 minutes ago)

We are, we're just discussing the rarity of it and others like it.

Word I just loved the white ones

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 6 2012, 07:15 PM

Fuck.

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Posted by: Mazda ina Ford guy Aug 7 2012, 11:12 AM

Ouch mang. How you like the wheel shake at freeway speeds?

BTW, what did you grind?

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 7 2012, 01:17 PM

Right u-turn onto my service road. Right rear wheel hit the curb

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 11 2012, 02:12 PM

Spec Stage2+ clutch and flywheel, didnt come with an alighnment tool

Also I lost 5th gear today

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 20 2012, 03:44 PM

Not much to say but my Spec 12.5lbs flywheel should be arriving this week a long with my TSK3 Snout Repair kit.

Just need to source some 06 WRX Flywheel bolts and some Subaru Extra-S Gear oil.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Sep 7 2012, 03:49 PM

So I was sent the wrong flywheel so I decided to order a legacy clutch instead to mate to my legacy flywheel (was supposed to do a Wrx Conversion)

And here is what I just ordered and damnit I forgot the flywheel bolts!! Guess I'll try the local dealer.

Item Sku Qty Subtotal
Group N Rear Shifter Bushing B0220FG300 1 $22.00
Group N Transmission Crossmember Bushing Kit B4100FG000L 1 $27.00
Group N 5-Speed Trans Mount D1010FE020 1 $71.00
Kartboy 5-Speed Shifer Bushings KB-0035 1 $30.00
SPEC Stage 2+ Legacy GT Clutch Kit SU253H 1 $609.00
Subaru 75W90 Extra-S Gear & Transmission Fluid - Quart Bottles K0322AA095 5 $75.00
Subaru Manual Transmission Drain Plug Washer (5 & 6-Speed Models) 803926090 1 $3.00
Torx Plus TP50 Bit 6191 1 $12.00
Subtotal $849.00
Shipping & Handling $113.58
Grand Total $962.58

Posted by: chillined Sep 10 2012, 04:17 AM

How'd you lose 5th gear...?

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Sep 10 2012, 10:23 AM

Not literally. Just that my clutch slips so much I can't use 5th

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Spec Dual Mass Lightweight Flywheel

Posted by: chillined Sep 14 2012, 05:14 AM

Is that an aluminum flywheel with insert? What is that insert made out of?

Posted by: Mazda ina Ford guy Sep 16 2012, 01:02 AM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ Sep 10 2012, 10:23 AM)

Not literally. Just that my clutch slips so much I can't use 5th

I was confused too, I was thinking toasted syncros, but Reverse and 5th, or 1st and 5th usually share a syncro. Easy diagnosis.

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Sep 16 2012, 10:15 AM

QUOTE (chillined @ Sep 14 2012, 05:14 AM)

Is that an aluminum flywheel with insert? What is that insert made out of?

Not exactly sure what the insert is made out of, from the Spec website:

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SPEC billet flywheels are manufactured and developed for specific driving environments and recommended based on how each car reacts to changes in rotating mass. SPEC flywheels are NOT a one-fits-all lightweight flywheel, though they can be used for an array of driving habits and racing/high performance applications. Consult a SPEC representative for a recommendation. Manufactured from only the highest quality steel and aluminum, they are the only flywheels on the market manufactured to a .001 machine tolerance, guaranteeing a flat seating surface for the clutch and smooth rotational qualities for perfect balance and extended engine life.

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Hells yea

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Posted by: Spaz Oct 8 2012, 07:26 PM

Nice! A couple awesome shots too, I always forget to take photos of my wrenching projects.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Oct 9 2012, 07:33 AM

Thanks Spaz.

Little bit of buyers remorse on this setup. Feels like I'm either drag launching the car or I make it shake and chatter like a mother fucker. Still have not found the sweet spot to take off like a normal person.

Posted by: Spaz Oct 9 2012, 08:13 AM

Do you know what the psi rating on the pressure plate is? Mine's 2900 and has an awesome slipping point. Anything higher I'd feel like would be way too grabby.

Other thing too is that I've found it beneficial to try out clutches in similar cars before buying, some people just don't get along with some clutches.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Oct 14 2012, 10:39 AM

I"m not sure of the holding power, I am getting used to it though.

Seems like I have to take off near 2000rpms, is this normal for a very grabby clutch and LW flywheel?

Posted by: Spaz Oct 14 2012, 07:08 PM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ 8 hours, 28 minutes ago)

Seems like I have to take off near 2000rpms, is this normal for a very grabby clutch and LW flywheel?

Yes. The clutch grabbiness and weight of the car/driveline will drag the motor down more quickly because it's a lot of rotating mass fighting relatively very little. I'm glad I kept my stock 14lb flywheel, anything lighter and it would be noticeably less bearable.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Oct 25 2012, 07:16 PM

Rehosted pics on my photobucket.

Spaz: After almost 700km I can almost drive her like stock again, just took some getting used to.

Posted by: Spaz Oct 25 2012, 08:56 PM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ 1 hour, 40 minutes ago)

Rehosted pics on my photobucket.

Spaz: After almost 700km I can almost drive her like stock again, just took some getting used to.

It really does.

Mine took about 30 miles though.

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Is now Stage 1

Posted by: chillined Dec 8 2012, 08:35 PM

Sweet! How does she feel now?

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 9 2012, 01:53 PM

too fast! haha

Keeps the wastegate closed until target boost so it feels like a huge rush of power, which is hard to control on the icy roads

Posted by: Spaz Dec 9 2012, 09:57 PM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ 8 hours, 4 minutes ago)

too fast! haha

Keeps the wastegate closed until target boost so it feels like a huge rush of power, which is hard to control on the icy roads

You get used to modulating the throttle very quickly, trust me. If you keep going you'll need to use those skills on dry pavement too.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 25 2012, 06:37 PM

Hey sorry been a while since updates!

Just did a 700km drive to Revelstoke BC on the stage 1 map.

About 300km of the trip is going up a mountain and I averaged 7.5L/100km or about 33MPG for you 'Merican folks.

Overall I am very happy with the power delivery now but am still planning on new OEM injectors and TGV deletes. Possibly new plugs and other maintenance items in the spring.

I have some rust issues starting on the driver side 1/4 and above the windshield. Which I need to replace due to a huge crack from my trip here haha.

I need some 18x8 wheels and also Bilstein HD struts.

IDW help me pick out some rims!!

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 30 2012, 09:14 AM

These are on their way. 2006 Legacy SpecB rims

Got them for cheap, couple are supposedly bent but I have a hookup through work that can fix them for cheap.

Posted by: chillined Jan 2 2013, 01:58 PM

Very nice. I'd like to see where that rust is, if you don't mind.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jan 5 2013, 09:34 PM

QUOTE (chillined @ Jan 2 2013, 01:58 PM)

Very nice. I'd like to see where that rust is, if you don't mind.

If its warm out tomorrow I will wash my car and take some pics

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Linking from Facebook, hope it works.

Posted by: chillined Jan 20 2013, 02:10 PM

Sweet, can't wait to see them mounted.

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jan 26 2013, 11:02 AM

QUOTE (chillined @ Jan 2 2013, 01:58 PM)

Very nice. I'd like to see where that rust is, if you don't mind.

got the pics you wanted, they make me sad though

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Posted by: Spaz Jan 26 2013, 05:41 PM

Unfortunately common, but is it an easy fix on those?

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Posted by: chillined Jan 26 2013, 06:21 PM

Especially on Subaru cars. Get that treated if you can, it seems like it's coming from the inside out, so start looking inside your trunk and fender liners.

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 16 2013, 10:03 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ Jan 26 2013, 05:41 PM)

Unfortunately common, but is it an easy fix on those?

Well the new shop Im working at has a restoration side where they have done tons of repair on VW beetles that are 50 years older then I am so I am not worried about the rust repair.

Bought these:

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Legacy SpecB Revision A Bilsteins and springs

The stiffest setup Subaru ever made from factory for my generation of Legacy. They need some TLC lucky for me my new shop also has a powder coating oven!

Posted by: chillined Feb 17 2013, 01:53 AM

Nice update! Those look so nice, I wish I could afford Bilsteins on my Impreza coupe.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 24 2013, 01:18 PM

I need some opignions, I accendentally ripped my rear seats when transporting my tool box to my new shop, For a while I wanted to convert to a newer SpecB interior, blue alcacantra similar to STi's or we got the weird red colour in 2006.

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Posted by: Shirogane Feb 24 2013, 07:17 PM

I don't know why, but I kind of dig the red interior. Makes it a bit unique.

Posted by: Spaz Feb 24 2013, 08:43 PM

QUOTE (Ken Nōgami @ 1 hour, 26 minutes ago)

I don't know why, but I kind of dig the red interior. Makes it a bit unique.

This boat.

I'm in it.

Posted by: Meteor Feb 25 2013, 09:59 AM

I'm digging the red too. It stands out and looks good.

Posted by: Tygur Feb 25 2013, 10:27 AM

I think the blue looks better. Always had a thing for black/grey/blue.

Posted by: Spaz Feb 25 2013, 03:13 PM

QUOTE (Tygur @ 4 hours, 45 minutes ago)

I think the blue looks better. Always had a thing for black/grey/blue.

You'd be at home in an Evo or STi, then.

Posted by: Shirogane Feb 25 2013, 03:14 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ 1 minute, 31 seconds ago)

You'd be at home in an Evo or STi, then.

Thanks for speaking my thoughts, lol.

I just can't see the Legacy GT being much more of a boy-racer than a touring wagon/sedan.

Posted by: Spaz Feb 25 2013, 04:32 PM

QUOTE (Ken Nōgami @ 1 hour, 17 minutes ago)

I just can't see the Legacy GT being much more of a boy-racer than a touring wagon/sedan.

I'd daily one.

Then again, I own an Evo, so I guess I'm solidifying your stereotype?

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 25 2013, 05:21 PM

I can drive like a boy racer but not be noticed because station wagon

I have to make a decision, luckily one of my girl friends can sew and said she'll fix up my rear seats for the time being so that will be put on the back burner.

Priority for the wagon this year goes like this:

-Try to balance SpecB rims to see if bent or not and purchase tires
-Refinish my JDM SpecB struts, install new strut mounts, install, alighnment
-Fix rusty 1/4 panel

I am taking a pay cut starting next week, going to start as a VW mechanic so i'm not sure what all is going to happen this year but I will for sure have atleast one driving event with the new suspension.

Posted by: Shirogane Feb 25 2013, 05:23 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ 51 minutes, 23 seconds ago)

I'd daily one.

Then again, I own an Evo, so I guess I'm solidifying your stereotype?

It's not much of a stereotype than a matter of taste and statistics.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 28 2013, 06:27 PM

Interior is being repaired soon, the girl that gave me a black eye on Tuesday is apparently a good seamstress!

Things are in the works for a full re-spray on the wagon in May which I'm pretty excited for.

Posted by: Spaz Feb 28 2013, 06:50 PM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ 23 minutes, 30 seconds ago)

Some people have interesting hobby combinations, lol.

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Posted by: chillined Mar 16 2013, 03:38 PM

Nice, what's going on?

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Mar 17 2013, 11:36 AM

dissassembled the struts to paint them

Posted by: chillined Mar 17 2013, 05:12 PM

Nice man, I thought you were doing Koni Inserts

Posted by: Scuba Steve Mar 18 2013, 11:42 PM

Needs a drop

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Apr 5 2013, 06:10 PM

BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp2's ordered today, $780

Rust repair quote for driver's 1/4 is going to be near $2000

Sending Rims out for repair, should be around $500

Powder coating at my shop, should only be $30 of material.

$3310

Damn why cant I have a cheaper hobby

Posted by: chillined Apr 6 2013, 11:24 AM

$2000 for rust repair...? What the hell are they doing?

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Apr 6 2013, 12:25 PM

QUOTE (chillined @ 1 hour, 1 minutes ago)

$2000 for rust repair...? What the hell are they doing?

cutting out a patch, weld new one in, seam seal, wax oil, paint, blend panels.

Trust me Ive worked in the industry for 3 years I was expecting to pay this much lol

EDIT: More maintenance stuff ordered today:

Subaru Legacy Engine Cover Clips 909130051 6 $16.68
Subaru NGK Iridium Spark Plugs For Legacy GT 22401AA670 1 $50.00
Subaru Legacy Spec B Front Strut Mounts 20320AG01A 2 $110.00
Subaru Legacy GT Front Wheel Bearing 28373AG01A 1 $130.00
Subaru Axle Nut 902170049 1 $3.50

Subtotal $310.18
Shipping & Handling $81.64
Grand Total $391.82

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Apr 15 2013, 03:39 PM

Posted by: chillined Apr 16 2013, 12:27 AM

Nice! What tires?

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Apr 17 2013, 04:30 PM

QUOTE (chillined @ Yesterday, 12:27 AM)

Nice! What tires?

BFG G-Force Sport Comp2

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Apr 20 2013, 10:52 AM

Got my rear bilsteins primed and painted
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Painted my engine cover blurple and cleared it with some chameleon stuff, It looks crazy in the sunlight, i'll try to get a pic once its warmer.
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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Apr 24 2013, 07:16 PM

Things are starting to get real exspensive to get this car to where I want.

Im really entertaining the idea of buying an EK9 in the near future for a stock out of the box race car.

Im not quite sure how much more money I want to dump into my daily driver at this point.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Apr 28 2013, 07:25 AM

Rust fixed

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Shitty Phone pic for now but finally got the rims installed last night. My GT centercaps didnt fit so I guess i'll need to source some SpecB ones.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver May 23 2013, 03:28 PM

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Not my car but finally got a little taste of AutoX and I am hooked!

The course took about 20s but I got some good lessons from an instruction and also got to feel how a car feels sideways on pavement rather then a AWD car on snow!

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Really happy how the car feels now, super firm but also absorbs dips and potholes nicely.

Edit: Also forgot to mention I maxed out the camber with the stock bolts, apparently should be around -1.2

Posted by: Lonely_Driver May 27 2013, 05:13 PM

When I was doing the rear suspension I noticed my rear flex lines were cracking really bad so I just ordered steel braided lines, GrimmSpeed Master cylinder brace and ATE Blue fluid from Touge tuning, hopefully this fixes the mushy pedal feel!

Posted by: Lonely_Driver May 31 2013, 07:50 PM

I know what I'm doing for 8 hours tomorrow

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jun 9 2013, 05:43 PM

Here's why you should always have multiple layers of good quality wax and water repellent on your windows, can you tell that its been raining all week?

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I am still looking for SpecB centercaps but it looks like I'll have to bite the bullet and order some from the dealer, I dont even want to know how much it is going to cost.

I'm still very happy with the Bilsteins and hope I can source a JDM 20mm rear sway bar soon, install GroupN engine mounts and I feel as if the car will be "complete" or good enough for me as I've decided to put AutoX on hold this year again.

I was supposed to have my first Muay Thai fight June 15th but couple weeks ago I damaged a ligament in my groin and the feeling of missing this fight is killing me so I have decided to devote the rest of the year to my training and put the car on hold for a while.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jun 26 2013, 06:41 PM

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No more mushy brake pedal

Posted by: Spaz Jun 27 2013, 06:26 PM

Super Blue FTW!

Funny story, a buddy of mine had a red brake fluid in his car, and asked how much to bleed when he switched to Super Blue. I just told him to "bleed it past purple." Haha.

I have one of the GrimmSpeed braces on my list, too. They do some serious work in adding pedal stiffness.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jul 3 2013, 08:27 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ Jun 27 2013, 08:26 PM)

I'll let you know how it feels when I get it installed, I have a garage now and all my tools in it, just have to invest in a good jack and jackstands.

I'm back at the Exotic body shop so I bought a new toolbox for there and some tools and primer gun, I got a good raise today and was asked today if I wanted to work my way to being a painter there

Things are looking up and cant wait to give the Legacy some more loving!

Posted by: Spaz Jul 4 2013, 07:28 AM

That's awesome, dude. Sounds like you've made some good changes in the last few weeks.

Also, relevant: http://worth-it.blogspot.com/2006/01/ultimate-brake-fluid-comparison-chart.html

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jul 28 2013, 10:51 AM

Time to update.

Got the Technafit steel braided brake lines, Grimmspeed Master cylinder brace installed and flushed with ATE Super Blue fluid, Made quite the difference and am very pleased with the purchase.

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Finally felt like the car was ready for the track so I bought this:
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Out at Stratotech yesterday:
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I'll have to do some digging to see if anyone has any pictures of me on the track.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 24 2013, 04:56 AM

Scumbag track days, warps rotors and wears pads.

Stoptech pads and rotors ordered.

Ordered poly bushings for my front sway bar. hopefully that's the end of the clunks!

Posted by: Ganso Fan Sep 5 2013, 12:37 AM

Hello there fellow Touring Wagon owner! I've got an ABP 5MT as my daily too.

That's a nice find and low miles too. Hope you take good care of her and keep her for a long time. What year is yours? (just wondering since you're in Canada and I believe MT was still available in '06)

I've only looked through Page 1. I'll come back and go through all the pages once I have more time. All wheel drift FTW! Btw, are you on the Legacy forum?

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Sep 5 2013, 10:31 AM

thanks! its an 05.

I don't plan on getting rid of her anytime soon.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Sep 15 2013, 08:05 AM

So I've been entertaining the idea of a turbo upgrade for a while and after getting a ride in a 9 second eagle talon yesterday I'm hooked.

Looking into a 16G which will only get me 300whp but that's still plenty of power to have fun and the stock engine will handle it easily.

I want to do fueling and oiling upgrades to keep things safe and reliable as this is my DD

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Oct 5 2013, 06:51 AM

This week has been cold and am having a fuel smell during start up.

I think I pinpointed the problem this morning and it seems to be underneath the IM where heat cycling will eventually loosen the hose clamps.

I have decided to remove the IM and replace all the clamps with new ones, while I'm under there I'll be doing TGV deletes, Parrallel fuel rail mod, ordered a AVO inlet and 4 new OEM injectors since I've been having a weird idle issue and all signs are pointing towards dirty injectors which seems to be a problem on 05 LGTs.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Oct 28 2013, 09:20 AM

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 7 2013, 11:21 AM

No real new updates, and there wont be for a while since I'm throwing all my available funds onto my debt (time to be a grown up I guess)

So I thought maybe I should post some other fun things I do!!

Not sure if many people know but I used to be a mechanic by trade but the last couple years Ive been working in Autobody, specifically prep as I want to be a painter.

Here's a Volvo hood that I recently painted the inside of:

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Posted by: Spaz Dec 7 2013, 01:13 PM

Don't forget about that travel visa.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 7 2013, 01:39 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ 25 minutes, 35 seconds ago)

Don't forget about that travel visa.

I got the card this week! But I may have to skip on proving grounds

I havent even got around to installing the last batch of parts that I ordered

I'm waiting for get a few more things to have a HUGE install day.

Posted by: Spaz Dec 7 2013, 02:12 PM

Well, keep me posted. Remember, there're two next year, and you can shoot for September if that would work better.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 15 2013, 01:43 PM

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Been having some hesitation issues this week and thought I had a bad tank of gas or water in it.

Turns out the A/C tensioner was broken and binding. the sound wasn't very apparent until today when it failed completely.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Dec 28 2013, 10:12 AM

So just before Xmas I developed some weird problems with my car lurching or stumbling while cruising so I canceled my plans and decided it was time to fix the car:

Tapping threads to put in a bolt+JBweld for the TGV deletes
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Let's get down to buisness
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Intake Manifold off *note I highly suggest you don't do this drunk so you have a little bit of a clue when you go to reinstall all the Vacuum lines and such*
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IM off, Cleaned it out with brake clean as much as possible
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Torquing the TGV deletes
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All back together!
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New Turbo inlet takes a lot of room so MAP is just hanging there and had to reroute the PCV and Wastegate solenoids underneath the IM.
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Gave the wagon a good wash today.

Have some JDM Aero spats in the mail, need to order a front lip and I'm pretty much "done" for modding this year besides some suspension goodies if needed.

Im very content with the power and drivability of the car on the streets and am now in the market for a 2nd "fun" vehicle.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 19 2014, 06:45 PM

Took part in a Rallycross last Sunday, had a lot of fun and ended up getting 2nd place in Novice 4WD

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Posted by: Spaz Feb 20 2014, 09:42 AM

Yay for BECAUSE WAGON stuff!

I've never rallycrossed personally, but I've messed around on lakes before and it's a riot. Good times for sure.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Mar 22 2014, 05:58 PM

Well I'm over 170,000KM now but the Wagon is still going strong! Took her for a good ride on the highway today, some Onramp blast, been running the Stage1 93Octane tune since I put in the new injectors and I'm loving it.

Been working lone hours lately cause I want to get a Stage2 setup going. Will need a new top mount, 3" downpipe, still debating on Catless or catted. And also a 3" Midpipe to mate up to the STi axlebacks.

And Most definetly going equal lenght header, but will need to make sure I order a proper skidplate before hand to protect them from water splashes.

EDIT: Just ordered some Suspension Goodies and exhaust gaskets instead, changed my mind so quickly

Posted by: chillined Mar 23 2014, 06:27 PM

Definitely go equal length headers. I don't miss the unequal rumble, or I should say the sound of inefficient exhaust pulses. Unfortunately, I can't give you a perspective of the difference in performance because I installed all my modifications at once. (I like to tell myself that I'm making more power because of it though

)

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Mar 23 2014, 07:11 PM

QUOTE (chillined @ 44 minutes, 6 seconds ago)

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I want too get them so bad but im going to hold off until I really need extra power. want to get my suspension dialed in first.

Posted by: Spaz Mar 24 2014, 09:34 AM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ Yesterday, 10:11 PM)

I want too get them so bad but im going to hold off until I really need extra power. want to get my suspension dialed in first.

Good man, that's how it needs to be done. I did power first on my last Evo and it was fun but not very practical and wouldn't stay down in the corners. Just coilovers and good pads will go a long way in a supporting setup.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Mar 24 2014, 04:06 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ 6 hours, 32 minutes ago)

Thats exactly what I'm thinking.

Just ordered LED conversion bulbs for every interior light, flashers, reverse lights, license plate lights etc...

Have I gone crazy? Whats next? Body kit?

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All I got for right now, Cutoff looks decent with the squirell finders filled, try to grab a pic tonight.

Unfortunetly could not get the LED flashers working as I need a CK style 3157 otherwise it blows the park light fuse.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Apr 27 2014, 10:45 AM

Got some more work done yesterday, have to say doing suspension work is the least favorite thing to do on my car since its spent most of its life in Ontario. Also picked up that new Low profile Michelin jack from CT while it was on sale.

A note for the front end links, only needed to use one spacer on the top to make the end link straight while the car is sitting on the wheels.

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Sway is set on soft setting until I get the AVO mounts for it.

Forgot to take pics of my BaysonR front lip, going to need a bit more tweaking, I imagine a heat gun and double sided tape will do the trick.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Apr 30 2014, 05:47 PM

Hotlinking from Instagram cause I'm lazy

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Just ordered the Mishimoto Slim fan kit which should help clean up the engine bay, the top rad hose is poorly cut and the bottom hose is leaking so this should fix everything.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jul 12 2014, 06:52 PM

Few pics I took at Rev for Le Cure today, need to update the mod list as well

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jul 27 2014, 10:58 AM

Went stage2 after work friday

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Also time for a new CV

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Good things are coming, I promise.

Edit: Just got a call from my friends shop that was installing a few parts for me. Fuck this car.

Edit 2: Car went in to get the upgraded oil pickup and windage tray along with Group N engine mounts installed. Found that water pump was leaking, cam seals were leaking onto the timing belt and rear main was leaking as well. Thankfully they are cutting me a break on labour costs.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 17 2015, 11:46 AM

YOUTUBE ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3JCAdd7lEo )

I Like launch control

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took the rear of the interior apart to add some sound deadening to help the road noise and exhaust drone on those long road trips. Unfortunetly this is the only picture I took as it started snowing and my hands were frozen.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jul 25 2015, 08:00 AM

Having some weird drivability issues lately, not feeling like boost has been coming on hard or sometimes late.

Got the dreaded PO0011 Code which has to do with the AVCS and most likely leading up to an imminent turbo failure.

Renting a garage and the wagon will be going into storage until the spring when I'll have enough money to fix it.

Luckily Its only a 40min walk to work so I'll be ok.

I'll keep updating as I remove the turbo and send it out for rebuild, Going to be replacing all oil feed lines for the turbo and valve timing just incase they have some metal shavings in them.

Hoping I'll have enough money saved up to prep the car for paint and also need to get the civic racecar ready for next season.

Posted by: Spaz Jul 25 2015, 11:36 AM

Now, I'm not super familiar with the AVCS system in the EJs...

It's oil pressure based, correct? If you're getting codes for it, would it be due to shavings in the case of a turbo failure? If memory serves there's a filter, so is the code related to a clogged filter? I'm just curious if there's something to be worried about as far as the AVCS gears themselves.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jul 25 2015, 12:06 PM

you are correct, there are 2 filters, one for each head.

I removed the filter years ago on the passenger side as it is known to cause turbo failiure, this filter is also in the same oil feed for that AVCS gear, which is the same side I'm getting codes for.

I could just change the oil, swap the AVCS control valves and see if I would be getting codes for the drivers side now but when I did the downpipe swap last year I checked the shaft play on the turbo and it was nearing time for replacement.

Since I have a garage I can rent and am able to walk to work I'll just do it for now. Also for my financial situation this makes the most sense to be able to pay off debt.

Buying a bicycle is actually more cost effective than buying a bus pass every month.

EDIT: Also our shitty Canadian dollar isn't helping the situation anyways, been wanting to order a couple parts for a few months now but have been holding off, so whenever we get closer to par I'll start ordering what I need.

SECOND EDIT: Sorry Spaz forgot to answer your question about the gears, I havent seen any AVCS Gear failures, its usually the OCV's or Oil Control Valves, which I will be replacing.

Posted by: Plentymoon Jul 25 2015, 05:56 PM

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3JCAdd7lEo

I Like launch control

man hearing your subie made me wish I still had mine but unfortunately my tranny blew up after 277k miles but man after changing to an open air filter and some exhaust the car sounded nice and throaty like this even the guys with actual STI's were like did you engine swap it?

answer was always no of course I just told them exhaust and intake make the difference.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jul 26 2015, 09:40 AM

QUOTE (Plentymoon @ Yesterday, 7:56 PM)

Thanks, love the sound.

Although road trips I hate how loud it is

Still throwing around ideas on what I should do. It will be about $550USD to send my turbo out for rebuild which I think is very reasonable.

At the same time the car is down I can do all my maintenance stuff, might throw on a front sway bar, take the midpipe to a muffler shop and have a huge resonator welded in.

So many ideas but I think I am going to keep this as a daily driver, really want another NA subaru to rallycross with as the Civic is a joint Autocross project.

My friend said the answer to all my problems is to find a wealthy cougar to fund my addiction

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jul 27 2015, 03:47 PM

Welp, its pretty much official, I'm selling.

If I can get over $12,000 for it, it will be sold as is, If not I will be put up on jack stands and put back to stock.

Have another project in mind. Will stand out to enthusiasts but will blend in to the public/police's eyes and also be reliable as can be as some Australians have proved.

Ok since I was working really hard today and decided to calculate the cost of actually buying a 2010-2011 Outback 3.6r and converting it into a legacy that would not even be as good as mine I have decided against it.

Plan is still to store it and keep on walking to work. Which isnt too bad considering it is summer.

Posted by: Plentymoon Aug 1 2015, 12:14 PM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ Jul 27 2015, 03:47 PM)

just wait till winter my feet have so many walking miles from all let downs my cars have given me its not even funny I probably have more miles walking to work on foot then I do actually in a car xD

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 2 2015, 09:09 AM

Haha yes I'll need to invest in some better shoes! In the Winter I'll be using Uber to get back and forth to my gym.

In a perfect world I would love to pull the engine and do a mild rebuild. Stock rebuild on the heads and replace all bearings in the shortblock, keep the stock rods and crank with forged pistons since that is one of the subaru weak points.

Maybe a STi spec C twin scroll conversion with a o2 dump like the Evo guys.

Posted by: Plentymoon Aug 2 2015, 01:50 PM

Let me put it to you this way Your subie is so nice I planned on getting an rx8 but now I'm going to get another 2000 Subaru outback legacy limited because I miss that boxer rumble so much. But I'm not sure if I should get the H4 or the H6. I would love to rebuild an H6 for boost those come with quite the power stock think how good it would be with low boost right?

Other then that I need to start walking to work again I'm gaining so much weight my SAAB is crying for me to get out of it. XD

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 2 2015, 04:04 PM

According to AM Auto in Australia they have turbocharged plenty of EZ30's without any problems.

Biggest issue is that you're stuck with an Auto here in North America if that's not what you want.

Posted by: Plentymoon Aug 2 2015, 06:08 PM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ 2 hours, 4 minutes ago)

According to AM Auto in Australia they have turbocharged plenty of EZ30's without any problems.

Biggest issue is that you're stuck with an Auto here in North America if that's not what you want.

I agree with you however I read on the subie forums that I can put in a 5 speed manual and it would work but I will have to look into it some more.

but from what I know the H6 engines are pretty strong and I think if I run low boost even the auto tranny should hold up so long as I don't over do it with power.

but only time will tell its been awhile since I've been in a subie so I need to brush up on the boxer engine again and see what I can do to improve stock performance overall and from there if I get my hands on another I will tear it down and see if I can get some turbo pistons in it and go from there.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 2 2015, 08:56 PM

Shame you're not in Canada you could import a legacy with a 3.0 and manual Trans.

I highly suggest you look into getting a 2005 outback 3.0 instead of the 2000.

The BE/BH chassis you're looking at is very different from any other subaru model and not much of anything is interchangeable and aftermarket is slim to none.

Posted by: Plentymoon Aug 3 2015, 04:43 AM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ 7 hours, 47 minutes ago)

I will look into them but I'm still a baller on a budget for cars so it will depend if I can't find one thats within a certain price range I will get one that's from 2002 and just deal with it.

basically I have the rest of this year to get a car before my wife buys another house and my money is all tied up in those bills again.

trust me if I'm not satisfied with what I find at some local and non local dealers I will just have to keep saving and buy another sports car even though I want something comfy for me and the wife to take out of town and I can still take it out on the dirt and a good time in the mountains looking for a camping spot.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 3 2015, 03:49 PM

I wouldn't be opposed to buying a high mileage h6 motor either. From the research I've done I've only come across 1 timing chain failiure.

The 5eat transmission handles the 245hp just fine as well.

For my car I'm looking into the EJ20X motor

Posted by: Banken Aug 4 2015, 05:35 AM

I am thinking of getting a BP5 as a daily... still not sure if I should get a manual or an auto...hehe.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 4 2015, 06:46 AM

QUOTE (Banken @ 1 hour, 11 minutes ago)

I am thinking of getting a BP5 as a daily... still not sure if I should get a manual or an auto...hehe.

Not sure about Japan but in North America the 08+ Autos have rev matching on downshifts.

Posted by: Möbius Aug 4 2015, 03:43 PM

Did you actually swap in HID projectors? Good job!

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 4 2015, 04:11 PM

QUOTE (Möbius @ 28 minutes, 5 seconds ago)

Did you actually swap in HID projectors? Good job!

No I did not, I tried to modify the shields and use a bulb that is the same length as the factory H7 Halogen but its still not perfect.

What I dont understand is how there is no noticeable light above the cutoff line yet I KNOW there is because I can see the reflection off of higher road signs.

So Unfortunetly I will be going back to halogens unless I plan on dishing out for some retrofits or JDM headlamps.

Posted by: Möbius Aug 4 2015, 04:15 PM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ 3 minutes, 56 seconds ago)

Ah.

Good on you for going back, it can be a pain trying to get the right focal length without the specific projectors.

Have you looked into morimoto retrofits? Seem to be fairly cost competitive.

Posted by: Banken Aug 4 2015, 09:01 PM

Is there anything I should look for in a 4th-gen Legacy turbo? You can get an 03 for just a few thousand dollars here.

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 5 2015, 05:31 AM

QUOTE (Banken @ 8 hours, 29 minutes ago)

Is there anything I should look for in a 4th-gen Legacy turbo? You can get an 03 for just a few thousand dollars here.

I dont know a lot about the reliability of the JDM cars.

I do know the engine internals are better (hypereutectic cast pistons and rods vs our just regular cast ones)

2.0L vs 2.5L

Open deck vs Semi closed deck

I would think the JDM would be better for longevity, the open deck would mean that I would be wary of pushing a lot of boost through it though.

Havent come across of too many spun bearings on them, I joined a Aussie Liberty forum to see what people have done to them and am happy to see plenty of higher mileage ones.

Mobius:

Ahh yes completely forgot to look into those, thanks!

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 8 2015, 02:59 PM

It's fixed, swapped the AVCS oil control valve, oil change, reset ECU.

Drove the piss out of it last night and today, hasn't ran this well is a LONG time.

EDIT: Needs to survive some winter RallyX now and hopefully a trip to compete against the SpazEVO next year.

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Posted by: Spaz Aug 9 2015, 06:48 AM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ Yesterday, 5:59 PM)

Woot, that's awesome!

It'll be good to see you if you can make it down next year.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 9 2015, 11:09 AM

When is the first proving grounds?

I still need to get my passport but I'm having trouble getting a new birth certificate since I lost mine.

Posted by: Spaz Aug 9 2015, 09:21 PM

Oh geez, I don't even think a date is set yet for next year. I can keep you in the loop.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 14 2015, 07:57 AM

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Still have my old Prodrive rims.

So do I take the worn out winter tires off my stock rims and put them on these and try to win the local rally cross series?

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 22 2015, 08:46 PM

Cold weather here for almost 2 weeks, Was about 14'C today.

Took her for a pretty good boot on the highways and on/off ramps for the first time since I swapped out the OCV and oil change.

Pulls pretty good, turbo whine might be a little louder than usual but I dont know could be just in my head.

Still on the fence about parking it for the winter as for some odd reason its been running perfect for a while now

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/underdogs-06-grp-sedan-5mt-46024p6.html
Scroll down to post #88 and on

What I would like to accomplish if I can afford to park and buy another daily all at the same time of paying off debt, saving up for a trip next year and get the fucking civic race ready

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Sep 26 2015, 04:10 PM

a year later, I have an exhaust clip

YOUTUBE ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15wNwUy6aq0 )

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Oct 13 2015, 03:34 PM

Yes Mostly just posting to remind myself of things I need to do.

Fix coolant leak off of water pump, I think the factory shitty squeeze type hose clamp is just weak.
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Dis one

Besides that everything is running fine, I bought a Vibrant Ultra Quiet resonator and will be welding that on ASAP.

Now as the body goes, I'm getting that JDM quarter rust again. I plan on keeping this car for as long as I can so I will be fixing it.

Now do I go wide body? or Flares? I'm sure with my skillz I can easily make some sort of rocket bunny flares work or an easier alternative is Ebay 240sx fender flares.

Thats the cheap part. Its getting a proper wheel and tire combo thats going to be the exspensive part.

Posted by: Spaz Oct 14 2015, 10:53 AM

Proper wheels and tires to fit wider fenders are always rough on the bank account. It'll look sick with flares though!

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Oct 14 2015, 03:34 PM

QUOTE (Spaz @ 4 hours, 41 minutes ago)

Proper wheels and tires to fit wider fenders are always rough on the bank account. It'll look sick with flares though!

You have 9" wheels with 245's right? How is the stretch?

EDIT: Just priced out 17x9 RPF1's and 245/40 Michelin supersports $2500 CAD

Could get a short block for that much.

Posted by: Spaz Oct 15 2015, 09:50 AM

QUOTE (Lonely_Driver @ Yesterday, 6:34 PM)

You have 9" wheels with 245's right? How is the stretch?

EDIT: Just priced out 17x9 RPF1's and 245/40 Michelin supersports $2500 CAD

Could get a short block for that much.

Not much of a stretch at all. Perfectly usable and the extra sidewall stiffness is great for feel and response. I'll be running 255s on up from here out though. Gotta take advantage of what I've got.

I'm just glad I didn't buy my Volks new at $4100 + tires.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Oct 15 2015, 10:38 AM

If I could find rims that looked like my SpecB ones. I would be all over it.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Oct 21 2015, 04:11 PM

Paid $115 for a professional photograph

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jan 2 2016, 02:23 PM

NEW YEARS UPDATE!!

Nothing really important, Fuel smell on really cold mornings, please dont be a hose clamp that I cannot reach

Coolant leak somewhere, just too lazy to pinpoint it. Will wait at next oil change.

Drove the piss out of it couple days ago, was only -2 out, tires looked deflated but who cares its their final season.

Very much happy with the overall reliability and fun I have on the daily with this car. Only mod I forsee is seats because my drivers one is killing my back after only a 20min drive.

Now I wait for my friend to get back from Vacation so we can install the new calipers on the Civic

Posted by: Spaz Jan 3 2016, 08:27 AM

Don't you just love simple, reliable cars?

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Jan 3 2016, 11:25 AM

QUOTE (Spaz @ 2 hours, 57 minutes ago)

Don't you just love simple, reliable cars?

I do.

I think I'm one of the few lucky people that gets to enjoy their daily commutes. Every once in a while I get a thumbs up from someone that knows exactly what the car is and it makes my day.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 11 2016, 07:41 PM

Alright guys, purchased the h7 LED kit from Superbrightleds.com because a ballast failed on my Diode Dynamics HID kit (4300K)

Installed my passenger side one because it was the side that failed, pretty easy when you have a SRI, gives a lot of added room.

Now the questions I have is will the driver inside the dustcap be OK? I was reading that they can get hot but with the length of the wires it is impossible to feed it out the hole I had already drilled for the HID kit. Not to mention that hole is being used for the new braided heat sinks.

Other question is how can I get a tight seal with the heat sinks outside the hole? I'm thinking just some ghetto electrical tape will do.

I'll install the drivers side Saturday at work and try to go someplace dark to test how far the distance is on these.

Onto the pictures:

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Feb 13 2016, 12:24 PM

Alright got to use a hoist at work today to finish up the LED headlight install, forgot to take a pic when I was aligning the headlights

This is the coolant leak I had, replaced the hose clamp and hoping thats the end of that, dipstick tube was leaking as well so I replaced the O-rings, again...

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Now onto something I wasn't exspecting, my Techna-Fit steel braided brake lines coating is cracked, only saw it on the fronts, rears still looked fine.

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Some MK3 Jetta fenders I painted this week.

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Posted by: Lonely_Driver Mar 27 2016, 09:58 AM

Alright guys, I need to sell this thing to pay off debt, plan to walk for about a year. Also going to need a tow rig for the civic and eventually plan to buy a shifter kart.

I want this:

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This is always a posibility down the road too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6c--AStRMA

Posted by: Spaz Mar 30 2016, 08:37 PM

A tow rig should generally be reliable, and reliable is stock. As much as you want to make it your own, your best bet will be to leave it in relatively original form.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Aug 10 2016, 11:31 AM

Haven't been driving the wagon much these days but I took for a good boot last week and remembered why I love it so much and it still runs great even though I'm nearing 200,000km

It was my b day last Friday so I ended up buying myself some flares. Considering I have quarter rust starting might as well go wide! I want to run 245 tires all around.

I really like the look of my stock SpecB wheels but +55 and 7" wide won't cut it. Going to need something 8.5-9" wide and +35

So far the only similar wheel I can find is OZ Superturismo but if anyone else has any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated.

Posted by: Lonely_Driver Oct 4 2016, 05:44 PM

Please continue discussion in this thread: https://idforums.net/index.php?showtopic=48551