jackal8788 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 My friends, Today I parted with The Panda. This was not easy as I'm sure many of you will understand very well, but ultimately it was right for me. The buyer was a guy in his later 20's who seemed very much to share my philosophy on cars. He enjoys having something unique and with power, but he doesn't drive hard (according to him, of course). While not necessarily a Subaru enthusiast, he seemed very interested in learning all about these extremely unique cars so naturally, I directed him to the forum, though I have no idea what else you enabling wizards will be able to coax him into after what I did My belief is that the car is in the hands of someone who will respect it and treat it like I did. That said, I need to thank you all for everything you've taught me (or enabled ) and for the relationships I've made. It's strange to be so connected to a group of people I've never met face-to-face, but yet it's exactly how I feel. Writing this is rapidly becoming as difficult as seeing the car drive away so I'm going to call it pretty quickly. I have no plans to drop off the forum, I just likely won't be as active as I once was. Regardless of that, I wish you all the very best, I thank you for your friendship, and I hope like hell none of you have quite as many mystery issues as I did! Cheers! Joe VF54 to 20G to VF54 to 18G build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 congrats and sorry at the same time. I sold my 06 spec and ended up back in an 08 spec b 3 years later. Any idea what the next ride will be? Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Sorry to hear this Joe, but congrats at the same time. Please keep in touch with your friends here on the forum. We are always here. Brendan My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unsp0kn Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Hopefully the new owner keeps it here on the site! What's your next vehicle choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal8788 Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 congrats and sorry at the same time. I sold my 06 spec and ended up back in an 08 spec b 3 years later. Any idea what the next ride will be? Dave Thanks Dave. It's a 2013 GLI Autobahn. I'll be picking it up tomorrow so we'll see how it does. VF54 to 20G to VF54 to 18G build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal8788 Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 Sorry to hear this Joe, but congrats at the same time. Please keep in touch with your friends here on the forum. We are always here. Brendan I know it Brendan. Which is why I don't think I'll be able to stay away for very long. If nothing else, I can live vicariously as an enabler VF54 to 20G to VF54 to 18G build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryo Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Thanks Dave. It's a 2013 GLI Autobahn. I'll be picking it up tomorrow so we'll see how it does. Nice, well keep us updated and dont be a stranger. Dave [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Providing unmatched customer service and a Premium level of Dyno/E-tuning to the Community cryotuneperformance@yahoo.com facebook.com/cryotuneperformance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Sorry to see it go man, but congrats to you on the next step in your life. All the best! 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal8788 Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 I did post up my summer wheels and tires on this forum because I'm now teaching myself how to enable in German and need to fund it accordingly. Step 1 is a short shifter. Can anyone here relate? VF54 to 20G to VF54 to 18G build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 But in all seriousness, as a parent I understand you gotta do what makes the most sense for the family. Sad there won't be anymore stories with your GT tho My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I know it Brendan. Which is why I don't think I'll be able to stay away for very long. If nothing else, I can live vicariously as an enabler Enable away my friend enable away:lol: My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starks Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Damn, sorry to hear it had to go. That was quick! Best of luck! Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 We'll be right here waiting for you when you come to your senses Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy.B Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Thanks Dave. It's a 2013 GLI Autobahn. I'll be picking it up tomorrow so we'll see how it does. Manual or DSG? Timothy.B's 2011 LEGACY 3.6R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 We'll be right here waiting for you when you come to your senses I'm glad I came to mine before I sold my car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal8788 Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 Manual or DSG? She rolls with three pedals VF54 to 20G to VF54 to 18G build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutchard Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Step 1 is a short shifter. Can anyone here relate? *gasp* it's going to be weird going to a platform with way more aftermarket support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojorios Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Pics of this "Not a 5fth Gen LGT"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 You know I would've told you to get a fairenhiet edition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal8788 Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 Pics of this "Not a 5fth Gen LGT"??? It's dark outside now, but let me see what I can get tomorrow. I picked up a set of wheels and Michelin Ice IX3 tires with a shade under 1k miles for $500 on Craigslist and just finished installing them. Those 200 ponies (bhp) need to get to ground more effectively the Tiger Paws were able to offer VF54 to 20G to VF54 to 18G build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Michelin Ice IX3 tires Well that's a shame... I feel like you are developing a pattern of poor decision making. Do we need to have an intervention?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal8788 Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Well that's a shame... I feel like you are developing a pattern of poor decision making. Do we need to have an intervention?! I presume you've had a bad experience with the Michelin? In my research, they appear to be on par with the Blizzak WS80, which was a phenomenal tire on the GT for me. Tire Rack's testing shows almost identical performance: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=193 I've only had them on the VW for a few days so I can't really comment on performance thus far, but if the testing is accurate, $500 for a set of decent-looking (IMO) Borbet alloy wheels and winter tires with less than 1k miles is a pretty good deal. VF54 to 20G to VF54 to 18G build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 I presume you've had a bad experience with the Michelin? In my research, they appear to be on par with the Blizzak WS80, which was a phenomenal tire on the GT for me. Tire Rack's testing shows almost identical performance: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=193 I've only had them on the VW for a few days so I can't really comment on performance thus far, but if the testing is accurate, $500 for a set of decent-looking (IMO) Borbet alloy wheels and winter tires with less than 1k miles is a pretty good deal. Yes, that's a great deal. I'm just giving you shit.[emoji6] The Michelin XIce tires are fantastic on ice but perform poorly in snow in my experience in 3 different vehicles ('09 4wd v6 Rav4, '12 Forester, '09 Maxima). Where they are particularly bad is with regard to clearing snow - "snowplaning" of sorts. They lack substantial enough grooves (width or number) to enable that. Also, they focus so heavily on straight line ice braking performance that they put almost no lateral sips and they understeer like crazy. I too have had good experience with Blizzaks, as well as Hankook iCept Evos and General Altimax Arctics. All much better than X Ices in my opinion. Others rave about Nokians. But hey... For that price if you don't like them then who cares... Just sell them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal8788 Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Pics of this "Not a 5fth Gen LGT"??? As per your request, sir... VF54 to 20G to VF54 to 18G build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojorios Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Don't know anything about VW's, but would this work? https://www.goapr.com/products/stage3_20_tsi_trans.html Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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