Rhitter Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 I guess I'll just order a couple of those clamps and give it a go. The nice thing is it's obviously coolant (from the smell). Probably just worn out rubber / original clamps. Thanks! My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flinkly Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Just watched the VIZ WAG launch out of a stoplight. Quite an angle front to back. Whish i was paying attention to who was at the light, woulda video'd it! * Build Thread * 26.53 MPG - 12 month Average * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Found some KYB excelG struts with Twin springs for 200$ off an 05gt. Would I need a spacer in the rear of I wear to use them to go lower? 1/2inch you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 s2baru, you should probably check out the 'lowered outback' thread. can't remember the link though. As for me, asked my friend to borrow his cherry picker and engine stand. Let the saga begin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilredwagon Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 For an Outback, I've found you need a 1" spacer to level things out. Maybe with a TINY bit of rake depending on the evenness of the surface you're parked on. But I was originally on 3/4" spacers and then went to 1". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) my 06 is on bilstein hd shocks with pink springs. the PO put almost 2" thick spacers in the rear and about 3/4 to 1" in the front. I'll post a pic so you can see how it looks. Edited February 5, 2020 by xt2005bonbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 my 06 is on bilstein hd shocks with pink springs. the PO put almost 2" thick spacers in the rear and about 3/4 to 1" in the front. I'll post a pic so you can see how it looks. Mmmmm jdm tail lights. What wheels are those? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 It's the stock ones painted in black by the PO. Yeah, jdm/rest of the world post-face lift tail lights. I also installed a while ago the rear garnish that goes with it. Not too bad. Next on the list for this car would be JDM headlights. HID is just better plus their beam pattern is wider too. And I've been meaning to replace the front bumper with a jdm one I have. Too many projects And right now, I need to focus on the 05's engine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Yea I'd like to do hid, rear garnish, and tail lights. I'll likely do the retro quick or a full on retro since the prospect of a full on lgt post facelift front end swap is just too much. Makes sense on the wheels. 08 was a different style so I didn't recognize them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Maybe you'll get lucky and it will be the same one it was for me: https://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5376743&postcount=107 second picture. easy fix. Yep, it was that hose. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Yep, it was that hose. Great. Then it was an easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I hope. Also not sure how I missed it was that hose. It was super obvious. Really glad it wasn't an oil leak. Now just need to let all the. Residual coolant burn off so I can make sure that's all it was. I also got a new job and now I have to drive 3 mins to a train station every morning. So you know perfect conditions for a turbo subie to run in.... My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I also got a new job and now I have to drive 3 mins to a train station every morning. So you know perfect conditions for a turbo subie to run in.... Aaah yeah. perfect as you say... You can't ride your bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Lol I rode my bike all last winter in utah to the train station. I also had a place inside to store my bike though. People kept asking me why I brought it inside and then bring flabbergasted when I told them it was a $4000 bike I was riding with $400 shoes. Really overkill for the 0.9 mile daily bike ride. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Dress is business professional. I need stretchier pants. Realistically I probably could ride it to the station. Biking in Utah is commitment. I got a scooter in downtown SLC in the dead of winter and felt like I couldn't feel my fingers for like 20 mins. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Worked years in bike shops and been cycling for like 20 years. My civic died and didn't have money for a car. That stop gap is how I managed to get my obxt honestly. I have real nice lobster claw wind proof gloves somewhere... wool socks and wind/water resistant shoe covers. Ski helmet and goggles in the snow. It just depends honestly. Winter is almost easier because you can wear your slacks under everything. Summer is hot. My commute bike has a frame bag and my back pack to carry changes. But I also don't care much about wrinkles. But even when I have to wear business professional, it's not in the meeting with clients sense. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I hope. Also not sure how I missed it was that hose. It was super obvious. Really glad it wasn't an oil leak. Now just need to let all the. Residual coolant burn off so I can make sure that's all it was. I also got a new job and now I have to drive 3 mins to a train station every morning. So you know perfect conditions for a turbo subie to run in.... Awesome! Congrats on the new job too. How about one of those battery operated scooters? What you need is an OG Nissan Leaf, like a 2013. The batteries life on those have taken a hit and the already short range is 20% down. People are dumping them for cheap. $30k car that you can get for under $6k now. It won't care at all that you are only driving it 3 minutes each way. However... when it's time to get rid of it... what's it going to be worth? pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febreze Mee Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I'm liking what I'm seeing! I haven't seen anyone else on here do a JDM/EDM, post-face lift, front end conversion - that is a mouthful. I also haven't looked too hard, but in all the years I've searched and read through this forum, you are the first I've seen to pull it off. I cannot wait for more pictures MILKRUN - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) As far as I know, WRX USA and myself have done post facelift front end conversion on our OBXTs. And yeah, I love it!! I keep staring at it each time I park it . Edited February 14, 2020 by xt2005bonbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Well that stand and engine crane look familiar.... Good job! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Thanks. I've worked a lot on these cars, but never removed the engine. So I was proud of myself. And it was really not that bad, except for a broken trans bolt. Very weird. I am really looking forward to tearing down this engine. And can't wait to inspect the pistons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Subaru engine on an engine stand... There's a meme in there somewhere... pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nonamedude Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 [emoji2369] why not https://i.imgflip.com/3p8147.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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