MaasaiWarrior Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 pics updates! The paint looks amazing in pictures, will be seeing the car on sat... 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysparks81 Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 Haven't updated this in awhile, been too busy working on friends cars and dealing with some lemon's that life seems to throw at you every couple of months so I have been kind of busy making lemonade. Some minor changes, and still lots to do but she is coming along nicely. Will be sending my front lip, spats, the drivers side running board and the rear trim piece out to be painted as soon as I can pick up a replacement driver side fender. This pic is about a month after the paint was completed, and after my first wash. They did an amazing job repainting that side of the car. Next installed some Hella horns that you can't see from this angle as well as the eyelids, JDM HoneyComb grill, and the Cyber R hood scoop. Finally found an 05 front Automatic passenger front seat so I will finally be swapping in the front Spec. B seats. The goal is to have those swapped in by the end of the month. Didn't get pictures but installed the drivers side aluminum LCA. As well as replaced the rear O2 sensor and the radiator. Some of those damn lemons i was telling you about, lol. Also picked up a Q300 catback this pass weekend that I will be installing in the next couple of days. Still searching for braided fuel lines, fittings as well as a FPR before seeing how much more power my stock block can make/take. But I need to replace my accessport before going any further as I cracked the screen on my V2 And since I decided to sell my summer rims on a whim, had to find something nice to replace them with. I think these will go perfect with my car. Just waiting for them to arrive. They are in the country just on the other side of it so patently waiting. #LGTSTi is still cheaper and nicer then an equal year wrxsti Follow my 2007 Spec B. Build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysparks81 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) Well we left off waiting for the last rim to arrive. This is gonna be long Coles notes: Rims arrived, had two of them fixed it Got great numbers car is ready for more boost. Pics of the new Spec b. Front seats installed. Also Installed Q300 I sent one rim out to have a dent repaired on one from a set I am trying to now sell pics and details found here, and had a crack fixed for the ones I want to use for my summer setup. I had an appointment to get an alignment, compression test, new spark plugs, and have the killer b pickup & windage installed at one of the main subaru shops in the area. Compression Test came back with flying colours 160 across all 4 cylinders with leakdown from 1% - 4%. Swapped the TVG's sensors but the error didn't move when the sensors were swapped so it has to be the harness. Couldn't do the alignment as I need to tires, and didn't make sense paying for it twice so will have to head back once I get some new tires, which should be first week in July. Edited July 3, 2018 by tysparks81 #LGTSTi is still cheaper and nicer then an equal year wrxsti Follow my 2007 Spec B. Build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysparks81 Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 Well I'm at a loss for words. This happened and I am still trying to cope and come to terms with it. I have called my insurance and I am waiting for them to go out and assess the vehicle. This happened while I was on my way to the beach for a day trip so I was about 2hrs outside of the city. Started smelling something, and saw some smoke through the rear view mirror. Found somewhere safe to pull off the road. Got out and saw smoke coming from the car still, Walked around back to take a look under the car and saw some rubber or something on fire fall from the car below the rear diff. Told my fiance to get out of the car, and tried to grab what I could, but the car was engulfed in flames in a matter of minutes. The fire trucks came pretty quickly but it was too late to save anything as you can see from the pics. My heart is broken. RIP my Legacy GT. #LGTSTi is still cheaper and nicer then an equal year wrxsti Follow my 2007 Spec B. Build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkinslow Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 WOW! That is absolutely terrible. Sorry for your loss but glad you all are not hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabo Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Not what I was expecting at all when I started reading your thread. Sorry for your loss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTorv Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Wow, that really sucks. I didn't see your car until now, but wow, that was a beautiful car. Glad you're safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysparks81 Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 Thanks guys, I know the best thing is that we are both safe. Its just hard to deal with, people keep telling me its just a car, and it can be replaced and the most important thing is that you are safe. But I spent so many days, Nights and weekends working on it, researching and hunting for the right parts. Meet so many good people on the journey while building this, and have had more than a few good adventures and trips in it. Bu I am just so sad I couldn't finish it, and that it has pretty much all gone up in smoke. I have no idea whats next, but Thanks for coming along for the ride. #LGTSTi is still cheaper and nicer then an equal year wrxsti Follow my 2007 Spec B. Build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabo Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Thanks guys, I know the best thing is that we are both safe. Its just hard to deal with, people keep telling me its just a car, and it can be replaced and the most important thing is that you are safe. But I spent so many days, Nights and weekends working on it, researching and hunting for the right parts. Meet so many good people on the journey while building this, and have had more than a few good adventures and trips in it. Bu I am just so sad I couldn't finish it, and that it has pretty much all gone up in smoke. I have no idea whats next, but Thanks for coming along for the ride. Car guys like us that vest of ourselves into our cars, and not just financially are rare. Most people won't understand that the car they are referring to as "just a car" was more than that. It was an extension of yourself, in that it was an expression of a vision born and nurture within you. I'm not trying to make this poetic or strange, rather I'm only trying to clarify what I meant by "sorry for your loss." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdmayne Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Man... I'm deeply sorry. Like Gabo said, my cars are an extension of me, never quite done, and always slightly different. I hope you don't lose the passion for cars and can find another platform or chassis to build. John Hancock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 glad you guys are OK. I'd see if you can snag that grimmspeed shroud as a souvenir, and maybe a wheel/shift knob? I know when my car died I pulled a few things out of it to keep as a memento, and have done so for the other car I lost that meant something to me. I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Sorry for your loss, man that sucks. What are the chances of the gas tank leaking into the hot exhaust ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysparks81 Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 Car guys like us that vest of ourselves into our cars, and not just financially are rare. Most people won't understand that the car they are referring to as "just a car" was more than that. It was an extension of yourself, in that it was an expression of a vision born and nurture within you. I'm not trying to make this poetic or strange, rather I'm only trying to clarify what I meant by "sorry for your loss." No I completely understand what your saying it was an extension of me, you guys understand this. I was referring to the msg's and text I have gotten from non-car friends that don't seem to understand it. I loved coming in here and sharing my progress, and updates to this with you guys. But I really do appreciate the kind words. #LGTSTi is still cheaper and nicer then an equal year wrxsti Follow my 2007 Spec B. Build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 So sorry to hear mang. That is a tough one. Most importantly, you all are safe and that's the best news. Any idea what was cause? - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dishwasher Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfmYCM4CS8o]Jon Bon Jovi - Blaze Of Glory - YouTube[/ame] Sorry for your loss man. Brought to you by Pfizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood91 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 That's crazy, sorry to hear that. I'm with the other guys too, 100% interested in what is determined to be the cause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Absolutely gutted for you. Someone hit and totaled a Jeep I learned to drive on. It meant absolutely nothing to the world, and I got a lot of the same "Just a car, glad you're okay" crap. I would have gladly taken a broken bone if it meant the vehicle wasn't gone. I'll heal. A smashed unibody won't. It's taken me about 5 years before I got close to feeling the same way about my Legacy as I did that Jeep. The Jeep void still isn't healed, I still wish I could have finished it too. I don't expect your pain to fully heal either, but life itself isn't over and you'll have joy again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Sorry to hear about your situation. Cars can be replaced, seeing these cars here for like $2000 makes me sometimes question getting mine running again. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcEWoLF Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 When I read the thread title I thought maybe the engine died or something but wow. I am at a loss too, it hurts my soul when I see a car that you poured so much time and effort to see something like this happen to this. I am just glad both you and your gf are okay, life is more important than anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysparks81 Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 Absolutely gutted for you. Someone hit and totaled a Jeep I learned to drive on. It meant absolutely nothing to the world, and I got a lot of the same "Just a car, glad you're okay" crap. I would have gladly taken a broken bone if it meant the vehicle wasn't gone. I'll heal. A smashed unibody won't. It's taken me about 5 years before I got close to feeling the same way about my Legacy as I did that Jeep. The Jeep void still isn't healed, I still wish I could have finished it too. I don't expect your pain to fully heal either, but life itself isn't over and you'll have joy again. I would hug you right now, Thank you so much for sharing this. As it is exactly how I feel. I have been on the edge of my seat all day. Dealing with the insurance company, who surprisingly have seemed very concerned and gone a long way to making this easier for me to deal with not quite sure if that is good or bad thing yet, will have to see how they are when they come back to settle the claim. Oh yea to top things off this morning I had to go to court to fight two tickets for a car I no longer have. They ended up getting thrown out based on a couple of good reasons. But definitely felt like someone poured salt in my wounds. #LGTSTi is still cheaper and nicer then an equal year wrxsti Follow my 2007 Spec B. Build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Dammit. Sorry for the loss. . . . . . Did you start looking for a wagon yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I see you're in Toronto...if you go to the imsa race this weekend at mosport (Saturday and Sunday) I can get you a hot lap ride at the driver development track. Might be be a loud distraction. Pm me if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry for you my friend. I know how hard you worked on this car and finally had it where you wanted it to be. Safe and sound is of course first but it still doesn't help the pit this caused. Prayers for you my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Its just hard to deal with, people keep telling me its just a car, and it can be replaced and the most important thing is that you are safe. But I spent so many days, Nights and weekends working on it, researching and hunting for the right parts. Meet so many good people on the journey while building this, and have had more than a few good adventures and trips in it. Bu I am just so sad I couldn't finish it, and that it has pretty much all gone up in smoke. I'm going to come back to this, because a few others have addressed it as well. It is not just a car. It's a big part of your life that you have a lot of strong memories tied to, and losing the car somehow feels like you're taking something away from the memories associated with it. I got my LGT in 2012. My neighbor was a car enthusiast into Subarus, and got me into the local Subaru club. A significant chunk of the friends I hang out with today are because of that group, and by extension that car. I took my honeymoon in that car. Thousands of miles and multiple weeks of road trip between St. Paul and San Diego. It took me to Rushmore, SLC, San Fran, Sonoma Raceway, Laguna Seca, LA, Solana Beach, Las Vegas, and home again. When I got home from my 2nd deployment, the car took me to Chicago, the Air Force museum, Lexington KY, Williamsburg VA, Road Atlanta, Ft. Walton Beach, and Nashville. Both coasts and the gulf, accomplished. I had over 1000 miles on the racetrack on that car. With minimal modifications I was competitive in class against higher HP cars with better balance. That car gave me the driver mod. I'm of the belief that there are two types of people who drive competitively, those who have crashed, and those who will. I became a part of the first club with the legacy, and it was destroyed. It ripped a portion of 6 years of my life away in an instant, and I knew I'd never be able to take it for a drive and remember all those things in the same way again. It's not just a car. They're never just cars to an enthusiast. They're a part of life, in a big way. At the end of the day, the people who 'don't get it'...won't ever get it. But I get it, so I sympathize and empathize with you. Sorry for your loss dude. I hope you find something to at least fill the void, because while you'll never replace it, and you'll always miss it, there are other cars out there that need you. For me it's my Supra. However, I'll be getting deployed soon again, and will be setting money aside for a certain type of rumbly station wagon.... I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveWaters Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Man that sucks!!... Glad everyone is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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