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I bought this car bone stock on June 16th 2011.

 

Current setup as ofJune 2014:

 

http://i.imgur.com/PJpB34gh.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/vueEbcCh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/TXJ2pYAh.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/OMcsoN8h.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/Dn2cTEZh.jpg

 

The car as of 03/12/13:

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8581342338_94878be2cf_c.jpg

 

A few months ago:

 

http://i.imgur.com/OG6gJ.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/5F8LI.jpg

 

 

 

 

Rolling with my homies:

http://i.imgur.com/topKy.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/DfWLt.jpg

 

 

 

Engine:

- Cobb Accessport

- K&N Drop In Filter

- Nameless Performance AxleBack prototype

 

 

Suspension:

-BC BR Coilovers (Legacy Specific)

-Legacy GT bumpstops

-18x8.5" Rotiform VCE

 

Interior:

-STRI SLM-II 30psi Boost Gauge

-JSC Cubby Pod

-JDM Legacy Gauge Cluster

 

Exterior:

-JDM Power Folding Heated Mirrors

-MachV Legacy Spoiler

-Body Color Matched Sideskirts

-Body Color Matched Front & Rear Bumper Trim

-Legacy GT slim roof rails

-5% tint

-5% tinted moonroof

-6000k HID's

-Nokya Yellow Fog Bulbs

-Lamin-x yellow fog light film

-Red Tail Light film

-Custom grill

-Hella Supertones

-Fenders Cut, Pulled, Rolled, Cleaned up, Painted Etc Etc (i.e. the right way)

 

 

Thanks to Boston Motorsports for getting me everything quickly and for the best price around!!

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC2uBmWtJtQ&feature=player_embedded]2006 Subaru Outback XT Nameless Performance AxleBack - YouTube[/ame]

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Older photos:

 

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6204/6112640017_2cce393e6d_z.jpg

 

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6159/6164396055_3388fdbd56_z.jpg

 

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6187/6115036394_599196a9f0_z.jpg

 

When I purchased car:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5068/5857440871_d7ea4b08fa_z.jpg

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For the money, I would do a rear swaybar. I just did this and am wondering why I waited so long. It has improved the handling of the car - now the rear seems and feels more connected where as before it was a little vague.

 

Following that I would look at Access Port or a tune - this will get on the road for performance, but beware once you wake up the motor, your wallet may not stand a chance. Basically you can go as far as you want. There are members here with amazing numbers for Hp and Torque and all from a wagon. These engines have a lot of potential.

 

I recommend that you grab a beverage and search the turbo forum here first if performance is your goal. If handling, then start with the suspension forum. There is wealth of info in either of these that can help one avoid some issues while serving to help you reach the enhancements your after.

 

Good luck with your plans.

'08 OutBack XT limited - Satin White Pearl

 

AVO FSB Bushings | Ralli-Tek RSB | AVO Drop-in filter

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Any mod that you could make to a 4th Gen Legacy (2004-2009) would apply to your OBXT. The 3rd Gen OBes are built on the 4th Gen Legacy platform (read: essentially the same platform) and have extended suspension mounts to raise the body for OB ground clearance, smaller brakes, larger tires, different final drive ration, and slower steering rack ratio. But the mechanicals, engine, turbo, cooling, AWD setup, etc. are the same.
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Ugh don't remind me about the steering rack.

 

I GOTTA do something about it. It's painfully slow when the road gets twisty.

 

Suspension mods made my car infinitely better than it was. It wasn't easy, but the results make me smile every time I get behind the wheel. It turned my Outback into one of the best cars I've ever driven.

[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard
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Thanks for all of the info guys!

 

I like the idea of leaving the outside mostly stock and having a stiffened suspension and engine mods. (Famous last words?)

 

Is it smarter to get an access port or an exhaust first? Does anyone make an Outback wagon specific exhaust or will it have to be modified to fit?

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Here is another newbie question for you guys, I found a Perrin Blow Off Valve online for what seems to be a decent deal, it says its for an 08 WRX and according to the Perrin site the 08 WRX bov will fit an 05-09 LGT, which means it would fit my car... right?
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Ugh don't remind me about the steering rack.

 

I GOTTA do something about it. It's painfully slow when the road gets twisty.

 

Suspension mods made my car infinitely better than it was. It wasn't easy, but the results make me smile every time I get behind the wheel. It turned my Outback into one of the best cars I've ever driven.

 

I hear you on the steering rack. Sadly the LGT rack won't work in the XT.

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Two slightly better photos of my car after I washed and waxed it today, just in time for it to rain:

 

 

http://i.imgur.com/7cDWD.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/ScPSJ.jpg

 

I swear I will take some with my camera one of these days, being as I am a photographer.

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Thanks for all of the info guys!

 

I like the idea of leaving the outside mostly stock and having a stiffened suspension and engine mods. (Famous last words?)

 

Is it smarter to get an access port or an exhaust first? Does anyone make an Outback wagon specific exhaust or will it have to be modified to fit?

 

I am working on getting an OBXT specific exhaust on the market as we speak!

[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard
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The only problem with "Outback specific exhausts" is unless it is a hidden muffler outlet like the stock ones, it hangs underneath the bumper and looks odd.

 

 

As for Accessport or exhaust first, get the AP. You'll be getting it at some point anyway and for a stage 1 flash there is no need for other parts.

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The only problem with "Outback specific exhausts" is unless it is a hidden muffler outlet like the stock ones, it hangs underneath the bumper and looks odd.

 

 

As for Accessport or exhaust first, get the AP. You'll be getting it at some point anyway and for a stage 1 flash there is no need for other parts.

 

That's why you make an exhaust with turndowns. Stealth doesn't describe it.

[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard
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Personally, with Open Source tuning readily available (check out Infamous Tuning - one of our vendors), I'd save the dollars on the Access Port, get a Tactrix cable, and get your car tuned to your exact setup and any additions/changes that you subsequently make. Think your car will really like the difference - know you will, both in your funds-available account and how the car performs.
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