Longitude Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Loved following all your past rides. Excited to see the new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Cant wait for he whole build of this too. I have your fozz as,my as my screen saver. Sh*t a brick when I saw it at BNW 2years back. Major kudos for doing things your way and making things happen! Looking forward to what happens this go around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rester5350 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 How did you like that Tomei im, was it hard to tune with the Itb's ? I don't know if you had it for sale on nasioc but I almost bought one. I just couldn't find enough data on the tuning and performance benefits on a daily driven car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Mr. Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 It wasn't a Tomei it was some rip off.. I didn't run the ITB setup because I was using the STi harness I modified it to use a ported fly-by-wire throttle body but, the manifold flow characteristics were still very good and the placement of the piping with my v-mount was perfect. That forester was never tuned but I sold my entire setup to a guy with a sweet red GR STi and we will be swapping into his ride sometime in the summer so I will get to see how it does at some point. The ITB setup on a Subaru is hard because you have to link all the ports past the throttle bodies to a vacuum block to get enough vacuum to run anything. Using a vacuum assisted brake booster would be really stretching it. I would say the one I had and the Tomei would have been a pain to tune all the throttle bodies as well as the linkage and the power benefits on a daily would have been pretty insignificant unless you have a GT3076 or larger to validate the need in flow efficiency. However putting a throttle body on the end of it makes the entire thing go under vacuum and with its increased flow characteristics it would probably be much better suited for daily driven cars because it would require far less work to tune everything. Also you could run the brake booster and other components like normal I have actually been looking into getting a Porsche 996 ITB setup and retrofitting it to the EZ30R. I bet that would sound epic…. That would also require a MAP sensor conversion and a Vipec V88. But again that’s another idea for a later time… I am leaning towards keeping this N/A because it’s already got pretty good power curve and since it’s my daily why does it really need to be stupid fast. Dropping compression and doing a supercharger sounds pretty fun but will kill my MPG so bad. I might take the Eaton MP90 I have and make a supercharger kit to sell and use it to deck my heads and regrind my cams with some ITBs. 290-300whp and lots of torque with a higher rpm might be more fun… Also I could make the ITB Velocity Stacks stick just outside the hood like old school Ferraris… Dammit there I go again… haha Build Thread to my 3.0R Build Thread to my Super Crazy MR2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98legwag Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Loved the 99. Can't wait to see where you go with this. I have a 98 wagon and just bought an 09 3.0R Limited back in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 great build. Always liked your legacy sedan...what a great build that was. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Like the others, always loved your builds. Can't wait to see what this becomes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Mr. Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) So update… I got the wheels they fit great. The fronts they can fit without a spacer but I think I am going to put a 10mm there anyways to bring the wheel out a bit more but the rear needs at least a 15mm spacer to avoid the trailing arm. Any additional camber with anything higher than say a 18/19x10.5 +22 would need a spacer as well. I have my 1" spacers from spacing out my stock wheels I am going to see if I can just run those but if the camber is ridiculous (no offence to the super camber guys) I will drop to a 15mm and get 10mm back. I flared the car because I want my tires to last since this is my DD and I will be putting a lot of miles on her. I'll have pics tonight I hope of the wheels with the flares but it depends on how long it takes to get my tpms sensors out of my stock wheels and the wheels and tires mounted. Worst case I have no plans tomorrow so its strait home after work and a late night in the shop since I don't work Fridays. Also R-Rev accidently sent me a lip for an 05-07 Legacy and not the 08-09 Legacy. They are taking care of me like you would expect but the new lips are not 100% ready so I bought an 06 STi V-Limited Replica lip cheap from a buddy to stick on there in the meantime to match my side skirt extensions. I’ll have it on there this weekend before I re-install the bumper. I also got some super thin LED driving lights to stick in the small unpainted section of the main air damn of the bumper. Should look sweet at night and maybe during the day people will get out of my why because they will think I am an undercover cop… lol I bought a full set of the Megan arms so I can dial in the rear perfect. This also gets me the stock arms so if I decide at some point I can make my own set of arms using some higher quality joints and just sell the Megans. I got my lug nuts in too. Burnt Ti finish.... Not neo chrome. They start grey at the base then fade to red then a thin bit gold then purplish blue at the tips. Pretty cool looking and they match my exhaust tips. Pics soon Johann Edited January 22, 2014 by Dead Mr. Build Thread to my 3.0R Build Thread to my Super Crazy MR2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 details on the "some super thin LED driving lights" ? Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Mr. Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 I'll post pics before installing them. Build Thread to my 3.0R Build Thread to my Super Crazy MR2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loogie Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 you've had some rad rides man! subbed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim101 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 sub'ed cant wait to see the outcome!!!!! good work man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflystyle Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Finally, some 3.0R love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dspurgin22 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Its going to be another crazymonkey8 build Also very excited to see how this goes, especially when the power comes into play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprezsing04 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Waiting on update pictures! Loved your old LGT. I had one too and now we both have 08/09 OBPs. Post up in the OBP thread too once you get pics. Your taste and skill for custom parts make me very very hopeful this will be an epic car soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacsti11 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Liking where this is going, Subscribed... 05 Legacsti with toys, Efi Logics Tuned, Whitey Built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewLegGT67 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Loved your fozzy. Can't wait to see this at wcss or bnw. I'm probably the only person that has Wu-Tang Clan and Paul McCartney on their mp3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Mr. Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Hey all. as promised its update time I got a lot done this weekend. First off I will start with the flares on the left side. I took some extra time to take pics of the process for how I cut and modify the quarters to prevent rubbing when bringing the wheel out. First step is to install the flare on to the car. The first side is always easier then the second because you have to match the first so take your time. Then you draw your new higher wheel arch. http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zps87cd837f.jpg Then you cut the outer skin only. http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zps10b84a11.jpg Then I hammer the inner wheel well skin up into the outer skin. Be sure to knock it from the inside out the more metal you can force to the outside the less likely your wheel will rub. http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zps0549f5ef.jpg Once its folded up and where you like it you can either solid weld it together or seal it with an epoxy sealer or like me, me to you can tack weld the panels together and fiberglass the seam. I like this because its less time consuming and avoids the chance to warp the quarter from the heat of solid welding. Here it is all ready for tack welding and glass... http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zps41095daa.jpg Build Thread to my 3.0R Build Thread to my Super Crazy MR2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Mr. Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Next was the set the rear suspension. I bought all the adjustable Megan Racing Arms to dial it in perfectly. So I set the flare on and used my donor wheels to check the suspension travel with the rear coilover disconnected from the arm. At my projected ride height: http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zps523124c5.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zps3a27b129.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zps0b5deab7.jpg At the top of the travel range: No rubbing.... http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zps2a608744.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zps235f7cab.jpg Build Thread to my 3.0R Build Thread to my Super Crazy MR2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Mr. Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Next up was the exterior goodies. In order for me to get the estimate and check from the insurance to fit the trunk and bumper from the ass face that rear ended me I need to drive the car into town so I figure I could get the most of the exterior finished and just leave the rear alone until after the estimate. Started with my headlights. I bought a new set because my stockers were pretty faded lenses and I wanted something nice and new and clean. So into the oven at 200 dwg for 6 mins and off the lenses came. Then I masked up the parts I wanted to leave chrome… http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zps4d71d642.jpg Then painted the housings black… http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zps31d6ce38.jpg Then I stuck them back in the oven and put the lenses on and walla. Sexy new headlights. http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zpsad71d38f.jpg Next up was the bumper. I ordered a lip from Rev-R but I got one for the wrong year and the one for my year is not totally finish with production so I bought my buddies used 06 STi Lip and modified it to fit the Lego bumper. After some trimming and fitting I got it just about perfect http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zpsf5a81d62.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zps2ab845ac.jpg Next up was the driving lights. I opted to get rid of my Fogs and bought a set of the 2.5i legacy fog light vent coverers. These lights made enough light for parking lights but not much more. They measure 4x1/2” http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zps09ab3522.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zpsf9619f56.jpg Then I trimmed out my new covers. Wired them using a female 9006 plug and just plugged them into the stock fog harness. http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zps199c131e.jpg Build Thread to my 3.0R Build Thread to my Super Crazy MR2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Mr. Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 So to finish up it was just install all the goodies and give her a bath. Once I get my parts back from paint I will have a new trunk and bumper and a lip spoiler and roof spoiler from Rev R to add. Also my interior lighting. http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zpsc5c48609.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zps462315d6.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zpsd809f449.jpg In the shade next to my other baby... http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zpsa2b479bc.jpg http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zpsd188e400.jpg And to end a night shot of my lights. It was super foggy and my phone doesn't do well with glare so this is as good as it gets.... http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x223/badwagon/Lego%2030r/image_zpsab91ba5e.jpg So thats it for now. Once I get my parts painted I will finish up and fix the back end then its off to Montana. As far as the suspension goes its pretty good I will be ordering a 15mm spacer to get the front out a tiny bit so it matches the rear better. Then the last few projects are to get the exhaust, and intake done as well as some tuning. Sound clips will be provided... Evo X brake conversion is going but will take some time to dial in so that will be an ongoing project I hope to have done and installed by the end of Feb. Might do a couple extra projects if I'm feeling up to it but for now her looks give my old Lego a serious run for her money. Car needs fresh paint I will probubly paint it the same Tuxedo Black my old legacy was done and I have not desided on di-nocing any parts I kinda like the chrome accents and all painted exterior... Anyways thats it for now folks. Johann Build Thread to my 3.0R Build Thread to my Super Crazy MR2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapture Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 She is clean , gorgeous , beast! Cant wait to see what else u do to her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepy117 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Wish i had your skills and the time/money to do what you do. Beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I like that LED idea too bad you cant run both the fog and strip or maybe you can ether way, its a pleasure to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Mr. Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 You could if you modified fog light covers but i personally like the non fog vent better they make the bumper look more aggresive and this car dosen't really need fogs with my new clear headlights and HIDs Build Thread to my 3.0R Build Thread to my Super Crazy MR2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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