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Hello guys. My intentions are to replace the gaskets in my engine soon, when I will do the timing belt/waterpump replace. I drive 2.5i non turbo and I have no specific, other that OEM, requirements about the type of gaskets. I am not familiar with the manufacturers, therefore I would need a bit advise from you. Which one I shall go for from the listed in rockauto website? I read a lot of good things about Fel Pro. From the practice, what else, along with the gasket set, I need to purchase? Cylinder head bolts?

Hi all. I am planning to install an aftermarket interior footwell lighting. But I have to intercept the proper wires from the car wiring harness - a dome / map light wires for example. I am suspecting the connector on the photo, located on the right A-pillar, is the one that feeds the map light. Does anyone have some connector wire diagram to find which one of the wires I need to tap?

Hi all. I am using this thread to ask you something. Does anyone knows if the alternator cover that they sell for Impreza WRX / STI on the following links will fit the Legacy 2.5i 2010 as well? It probably depends on the distance between the two mounting holes. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001010087970.html or https://www.amazon.co.uk/WHWEI2020-Assurance-Alternator-Pulley-Subaru/dp/B08GPXZ3ZX

Thanks a lot for the detailed reply. I will follow on what you advised me about the dust caps as well. Having the right part numbers will help me a lot.

Hello guys. My 2.5i car reached 150K miles and I have to take care of the suspension, since I got sick of the boat feeling with the OEM suspension setup. What I did 2 years ago is to upgrade the rear sway bar with 20 mm one and also added 13/14 springs on the back only. This improved the suspension, but I think there is more to be desired. Since It is only a daily driver I am debating with myself if I should go with new KYB or with new Koni option. Before do that I need to educate myself a bit, therefore I’m using the opportunity to ask the devoted LGT community here. Take into account that the car is driven in Europe last 3 years and is PITA to find the correct cross-reference part number there. Even is the parts look identical, no one is able to guarantee me if they fit. Luckily, I am here in US for some time now and will try to buy some parts and take them back with me upon my return (4 struts in my baggage will definitely trigger the customs’ screening interest). That’s why I would require your support. I read enough to be convinced that the new KYB strut variant will solve the problem for a guy like me. Still, I want to explore the Koni variant as well and have an informed decision at the end. For that reason I am posting here and not creating a new topic. Either for KYB or Koni variant, the correct parts order that needed to be acquired is: v.1 (New KYB/Koni inserts) – (13-14 OEM springs front 20330AJ10A and rears 20380AJ10A) - (old Upper spring seats) – (new Top hats) or v.2 (same parts, but with the old Top hats, if they are in good shape after 150K miles ) Did I skip some parts that need to be purchased in addition so far? 1. If I go with the new KYB struts and 2013/14 springs option, should I buy 2010/12 KYB struts or 2013/14 KYB struts for my 2010 car? The part numbers in KYB website are different for 10/12 and 13/14 models: 1.1. 2010/12 KYB front left 339223/ right 339222 / rears 340026 and top hats/mounts front SM5361/ rears SM5764 1.2 2012/14 KYB front left 3340107/ right 3340106 / rears 340043 and top hats/mounts front SM5361/ rears SM5765 Probably the struts listed above are identical, but still they don’t share the same part number. 2. For Koni option and 2013/14 springs, what else should I buy in addition : 2.1. New top hats/mounts for the 2010/12 model or use the old ones from the existing suspension? 2.2. Which Koni inserts for the front - 8610-1447S or 8610-1453S? Thanks a lot for your attention.

I am more oriented on improving the ride feeling, since I am not happy with the stock suspension much, rather than dropping significantly the car down. Probably, there will be a drop of 1-1,5”, but just a little bit for entirely esthetics reasons. In that case, should I consider that the adjustment rear control arms are 100% necessary or they can be avoided?

Hello. I was not aware that the front OEM swaybar of the 13-14 model is any different. Is it thicker that the 10-12 model one?

Hi. I have a totally stock suspension on my car. Do I need to replace any other parts from it if I decide to go with these CX Racing coilovers. Some rear arms or any other part?

Few shots form Bulgaria. Probably the only skyblue around, since the color was for the domestic US market only. My insta account is: subiewerksbg for anyone who wants to follow.

Hello. Did you purchase these finally or you went different way? I'm still trying to figure out if they fit and if the material is sturdy enough for the price.

FLlegacy, Alexmed2002, sometimes the solution is simple, but you are somehow obstructed to see it from the first glance. Thank you for the suggestion. The link you provided is exactly what I would need. I will go that way.

Hello guys. I havent posted recently here. Since I owned the car I'm struggling to identify what is the engine temperature. As you may know there's no temp gauge on the dashboard, therefore I decided to instal an aftermarket one, with an aluminium hose adapter for the temp sensor. Probably will buy a 2.5" Greddy one. Before purchasing it I want to know what is the inside diameter of the upper hose that goes into the radiator. The hose adapter is sold in different diameter sizes ( 28MM/30MM/32MM/34MM/36MM/38MM/40MM ) and I want to purchase the proper one. The car is 2010 2.5i version. Anyone who already did that is welcomed to share some tips and pics. Thank you in advance.

I think that it needs a specific oil for it, therefore I asked the community here.

Hi guys. It is about time to replace the transmission oil for my car - a regular 2,5i, automatic CVT, VIN 4S3BMBG68A3233546. I got covered 140 000 miles already. The previous owner replaced the oil at around 90 000 miles. Since I have no previous experience with automatic transmission I need to know what are the factors that need to be taken into account when searching for a suitable aftermarket oil for the AT. Currently, I'm living in Europe and the price difference between the oil offered by the dealership and any aftermarket oil is triple the price - Thant's why I lean toward the aftermarket one. What is popular around is the oil offered by MOTUL . Any of you familiar with what specific type of MOTUL oil will be suitable for my AT? Or any other brand? Thanks a lot!

Any suggestion about what color brake calipers I should go with? Blue, red, grey or black? Metallic or not? I was thinking about dark blue metallic ones....