.Catalyst. Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 August 2011, #163 came home with me with just over 60K on the odometer, bone stock besides tint and red painted calipers. At 77K (right after going stage 1), the VF40 showed signs of failure were imminent with bearing noise and it was replaced under warranty. Stage 2 hardware was installed at 80K - Finished up the Infamous e-tune at 82.5K. Pulls well and smooth power delivery. Of course now I'm hungry for more! Installed the PW TMIC and doing a tune with Cryotune Performance for Stage 2 + PW at 86.5K. Updated the engine bay at the same time for a different theme overall. 87K - Cryotune Stage2+ is complete. Really pleased with the tune's drivability and performance! Will be working with him for the "next stage"! For the 90K service, installed Gates blue racing kevlar accessory belts and tensioner pulley, OEM NGK plugs, Extra-S/LW Shockproof for tranny/diff, oil change with good old Rotella T6 5W-40 and a new engine under cover as well as a Grimmspeed LWCP. At 93K installed Stoptech slotted rotors, street performance pads, and SS lines with ATE Super Blue fluid. BBK is overkill for my DD at this point and this stage of a brake upgrade really fit the bill. Clutch upgraded at 96K. ClutchMasters FX350, OEM SMFW, TSK3, along with Group N Transmission Mount and Crossmember Bushings completed the upgrade. Break in is complete and this is an amazing setup! OEM pedal feel with great holding capabilities and super smooth shifts. Engagement is about 1/4 of the stroke off the floor and totally predictable. Doing the trans mount and crossmember bushings was the right choice - much less drivetrain slop during shifts and the SMFW paired with my Grimmspeed LWCP makes rev matching a breeze. 105K Maintenance completed. Gates timing kit, Subaru OEM water pump and gasket, SAMCO radiator hoses, OEM thermostat, replaced cam seals, and installed Group N motor mounts. 106K installed the TurboXS CBE to complete the full 3" TBE & a JDM Legacy GT front bumper, beam, fogs, and JDM STi lip were added. 124K Installed replacement Exedy Stage 1 organic clutch, modified TSK3 for new TOB, and loving it compared to the CM FX350! Also refreshed trans and diff with fresh Extra-S, and a new CV boot on the passenger front axle. 140K Installed new Bilstein B8 shocks and struts with new spec.B tophats, Subtle Solutions 3/8" saggy but spacers, and a new OEM radiator. Also installed Grimmspeed CAI, and new 05 Subaru headlight assemblies after going through so many issues with my HID retrofit. Currrent Mods and some pictures: ENGINE BAY & EXHAUST Process West TMIC Grimmspeed Up Pipe Flex v1 Grimmspeed Legacy Intake Grimmspeed LW Crank Pulley Grimmspeed Turbo Heat Shield (Lined w/ DEI ReflectAGold) Grimmspeed 3-Port EBCS Grimmspeed Oil Cap Grimmspeed Brushed SS Alternator Cover Grimmspeed Brushed SS Radiator Shroud Grimmspeed Battery Tie Down Grimmspeed Exhaust Gaskets Grimmspeed Exhaust Hangers Forge Stealth BPV DeatschWerks 65c Fuel Pump TurboXS TBE (DP/MID/Y/Cans) SAMCO Turbo Inlet SAMCO BPV Return line SAMCO Upper/Lower Radiator Hoses PTP Turbo Blanket Gates Racing Blue Accessory Belts and Pulley Gates Timing Belt Kit and OEM H2O pump JDM Subaru Battery & Reservoir Covers Redline Tuning QuickLIFT Plus Hood Struts Prodrive Radiator cap emblems TUNING Tactrix OpenPort 2.0 CryoTune Performance - Stage2+ E-Tune DRIVELINE Exedy Stage 1 Clutch Subaru OEM SMFW TSK3 TOB Kit Subaru STi 5MT Short Shift Kit Kartboy 5MT SS Lever Group N Motor Mounts Group N 5MT Transmission Mount Group N Transmission Crossmember Bushings SUSPENSION & BRAKES Bilstein B8 Struts w/ new spec.B tophats Subtle Solutions 3/8" Saggy Butt Spacers Swift Sport Springs JDM STi Rear Lower Pillowball Suspension links JDM STi Lower Arm Bar Hotchkis F/R Swaybars (PC Speedway Black) Kartboy Solid Endlinks F/R AVO RSB Reinforcement Brackets (PC Speedway Black) Whiteline Front Inner LCA Bushings Whiteline LCA AntiDive/Caster Kit Whiteline Roll Center & Bump Steer Kit Whiteline Rear Camber Kit Whiteline Steering Rack Bushing Kit Grimmspeed Master Cylinder Brace Stoptech Power Slot Rotors Stoptech Street Performance Pads Stoptech SS Braided Lines WHEELS & TIRES BBS Forged RE875 18x8 +50 BBS CF Center Caps and BBS Valvestem Caps Michelin Pilot Super Sport 235/40R18 Project Kics Leggdura Lug Nuts Black EXTERIOR JDM Subaru Legacy GT Front Bumper Cover (bumper beam, lower plastic supports, headlight brackets and foglight assemblies swapped) JDM Subaru Rear Bumper Cover JDM Subaru Sport Mesh Grille JDM Subaru Aero Sport Kit Front half lip JDM Subaru Aero Sport Kit Side Skirts JDM Subaru Aero Spats Rear JDM Subaru One Piece Rain Visors Central Composites CF Rear Deck Lip Grimmspeed LP Relocator Hella Horns Silver PC'd cage Subaru OEM 05 Headlight Assemblies (new) OSRAM Nightbreaker Low and High Beam bulbs OSRAM Nightbreaker Fog bulbs Chrome/Amber Turn indicator bulbs K2 Gear CF Front and Rear Subaru Emblems PIAA Forza Hybrid Silicone Wiper Blades Windows tinted 30% Vanity Plates "SPEC-B" INTERIOR GT Boost Gauge VBG1 w/ Boost & AFR WC Lathe Werks Hybrid Black Copolymer/Burnt Gunmetal Piston Shift Knob JDM Subaru Dual Console Box JDM Subaru Legacy Sedan Trunk Liner Redline Goods Perforated Black Nappa w/ Carbon Fiber Stripe Shift boot & E-brake Boot Subtle Solutions Brushed Aluminum Dead Pedal Subaru P-204UH HU w/ AUX in and Subaru iPod interface Subaru OEM Winter Mats Diode Dynamics Stage 2 Interior LEDs Diode Dynamics CF cup holder inserts w/ Subaru Logo Escort 8500 X50 detector w/ Blendmount ================================================= New Pics coming soon! 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.Catalyst. Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Some pics over the course of ownership: First Week http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/jaymmmbee/LGTspecB/IMG_0239.jpg After suspension work and some exterior mods http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/jaymmmbee/LGTspecB/IMG_0166.jpg Volk CE28Ns and Stoptech Sport Kit http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/jaymmmbee/LGTspecB/specB%202013/DEEA6B1A-555F-4D3C-8207-D179E7FFA1D5-8517-000003FD9558DB39.jpg Rear Lip http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/jaymmmbee/LGTspecB/specB%202013/null.jpg Stance http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/jaymmmbee/LGTspecB/IMG_0368.jpg Engine Bay http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/jaymmmbee/LGTspecB/Stage2/IMG_0092_zps370127e4.jpg Interior http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/jaymmmbee/LGTspecB/Stage2/file_zpsfc236232.jpgTurboXS TBE http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/jaymmmbee/LGTspecB/specB%202013/IMG_0961.jpg GaugeTek VBG1 http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/jaymmmbee/LGTspecB/specB%202013/BA7143FB-20DE-463C-A830-BDAA8FA69E6D.jpg My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 You've been busy! Do you have the rear lip on yet? I need to shoot some pics of the B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacsti11 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Nice car. Do you still have the stock Spec B rims? If so I'm interested? I would like to see some rear pics, as well as interior pics. 05 Legacsti with toys, Efi Logics Tuned, Whitey Built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 You've been busy! Do you have the rear lip on yet? I need to shoot some pics of the B. Yes the trunk lip is on and Central Composites is redoing the front lip and going to prototype some skirts too! We definitely need to do a shoot so ican advance away from iPhone pictures. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Nice car. Do you still have the stock Spec B rims? If so I'm interested? I would like to see some rear pics, as well as interior pics. I do have the spec.B wheels, and think I'm keeping them. Considering powder coating and running them for winters unless I can find someone with clean LGT stockers in 17". If mattg and I get together soon we will do a proper shoot inclusive of those areas. I do have some rear shots I'll add when I get to a computer. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacsti11 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I do have the spec.B wheels, and think I'm keeping them. Considering powder coating and running them for winters unless I can find someone with clean LGT stockers in 17". If mattg and I get together soon we will do a proper shoot inclusive of those areas. I do have some rear shots I'll add when I get to a computer. I hate when there isn't a computer around lol. I would be willing to trade you my stock 17's for your Spec B rims. what do you think? Do you just want to do rims or rims and tires? My tires are stock size and are Nitto Neo gens with plenty of tread as my leggy isn't my Daily. i Think I have like a 7 or 8 on the tread life still. 05 Legacsti with toys, Efi Logics Tuned, Whitey Built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Yes the trunk lip is on and Central Composites is redoing the front lip and going to prototype some skirts too! We definitely need to do a shoot so ican advance away from iPhone pictures. Skirt lips? They were going to do full rockers in dry CF for me but I didn't end up pursuing it. I would be in on the lips though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubyDude555 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Lookin good man and nice list of mods! I see another Spec Bad Ass in the making here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sicotic Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blongo804 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I'm liking it! Will continue to stalk as pics come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Skirt lips? They were going to do full rockers in dry CF for me but I didn't end up pursuing it. I would be in on the lips though. Yes precisely! I told Marcus you might want to jump in - he did say you guys discussed before. We are taking some measurements Monday My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacsti11 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Let me know what you think about my last post? 05 Legacsti with toys, Efi Logics Tuned, Whitey Built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 I hate when there isn't a computer around lol. I would be willing to trade you my stock 17's for your Spec B rims. what do you think? Do you just want to do rims or rims and tires? My tires are stock size and are Nitto Neo gens with plenty of tread as my leggy isn't my Daily. i Think I have like a 7 or 8 on the tread life still. Definitely not tires since these will be dedicated winters. I'm still on the fence and may hold onto these or I may go with something other than the early LGT stockers as well. These will be winters but it's hard to not consider 04 STi BBS for winter duty to keep them light and a little better offset. I'll let you know if I do decide to part with them My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacsti11 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Definitely not tires since these will be dedicated winters. I'm still on the fence and may hold onto these or I may go with something other than the early LGT stockers as well. These will be winters but it's hard to not consider 04 STi BBS for winter duty to keep them light and a little better offset. I'll let you know if I do decide to part with them No problem man I will wait and see what you decide. 05 Legacsti with toys, Efi Logics Tuned, Whitey Built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdzowner Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 where can i get that lip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B 127 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I love that trunk lip. Makes me want to get one for my Spec B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 where can i get that lip? CentralComposites.com is based here in Oregon and they have the molds currently (eventually they will be gone forever). I love that trunk lip. Makes me want to get one for my Spec B. I really am happy with it. I like how it carries the body line from the rear fenders - ties in really nicely. My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fysics Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 looking seriously good dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 While waiting on the next revision of the tune I've been busy getting some other parts together for some more updates. Fresh CF front lip is ready so I'll be fitting that up, along with the Subtle radiator shroud and Redline Tuning Hood struts so I can rid myself of the annoying prop rod. Need to install the AVO TB hose (OEM is pretty fatigued per my mechanic) which I plan to do once I get my BP TMIC reinforcement kit in the mail from BarManBean. Going to try out some PlastiDip on the chrome rocker inserts too. Hoping to get them close to the color of the wheels so I have some black, gunmetal, silver metallizer and clear. Need to paint a few test pieces to see if I can layer it in a way it suits the car. Looks like brakes are in the near future. Pads are getting pretty low so I'm researching options for rotors/pads and will flush the fluid and replace with super blue. Thinking Stop Tech pads and rotors, or possibly some DBAs. The IP&T GB for sways/ELs/brackets is just a little ways out, so that will wrap up the suspension work for now. Seeing as they come in Blue - they will get powdercoated before I install them. Thinking of matching the wheels or going with gloss white to match the KB ELs. May look for some used spec.B Bilsteins and send them in to be rebuilt/valved by Bilstein for the Swift springs. This or HDs. Just thinking the valving for the spring rate will be the way to go and since I have 80K on mine they are due. More pictures to come! My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Brand new replacement CF front lip installed - sending the original off to NRW (enjoy!). Little shot of the finished product... http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/jaymmmbee/LGTspecB/111bf196.jpg My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdBore Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Looks sick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyS Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Great looking engine bay. Very clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted August 7, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted August 7, 2012 CF lip looks nice. Couldnt justify the expense myself since lips are destroyed so easily around here. No interior pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Haven't taken any interior shots lately - it's an area I haven't modded outside of LED lighting and getting the Subaru style Momo knob. Definitely will soon for a "before" since I do want to do some audio upgrades as well as a few bling bits (new leather boots, extended armrest, shifter and knob). My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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