Smithcraft Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) What a day! About 1130 - Replaced low beam bulbs with Sylvania XtraVision H7s About 1145 - Washed it. Washed it good! About 1300 - Departed for PIA About 1815 - Departed PIA with a Dynotune (249 HP / 280 TRQ) and a new MAF sensor. About 1816 - Checked in at BTC for an alignment. Right front needs a bigger camber bolt thing... SC Edited June 1, 2019 by Smithcraft 1994 Legacy MI 2008 Legacy GT specB 2023 Crosstrek Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notorious Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 (edited) Test fit the NT03+M’s in the front tonight. Good news is they clear the Wilwood BBK!! It’s a known fact that they do NOT clear Brembos without a 10mm spacer, but thanks to the compact Wilwoods, I don’t need to spend another $100 on extended studs and spacers. For those wondering why there are two tire valve stems, it’s so you can fill/release air on one while monitoring pressure using the other to get faster and more accurate readings. Definitely will need to run a tad bit more camber along with a front fender pull though to fit them on with tires. The Federal RSRRs in 245/35R18 are on their way and I got an appointment setup for the fender pull. Next after this is a proper performance alignment with the new tires. Also need to smog the car this week so the next 7 days should be fun. Tuesday I’ll probably get the stock downpipe and uppipe back on and cross my fingers the stock tune will pass. I’m just worried that the Vf52 will overboost and run too lean while they do the smog test... Back about five decades ago when Ferrari hand-built cars, they quite often turned out to be asymmetrical. Ferrari's response to someone mentioning this was, "Nobody looks at both side of the car at the same time." I guess whenever people ask me why I have two different wheels, I’ll say I took a page out of the old Ferrari handbook. Edited June 1, 2019 by Notorious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainStormeR Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 @Notorious: is it me or these Wilwoods don't use the whole area of the braking disc??? That's not ideal imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subsandwich Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Well, technically done yesterday, but got my car tuned for a VF37 on 91 w/ 18 PSI target, 90 degree weather. Results (DynoCom): HP: 286 @ 4950 TQ: 321 @ 4400 Asked for a conservative tune, satisfied with the results. Maybe I'll go for more after a rebuild (high-mileage motor). Current Mods: 2007 Legacy GT 2004.5 STI transmission Cobb AP3 VF37, OEM EL headers, TR catless downpipe Cobb 1050x Fuel Injectors AEM Fuel Pump Mach V Boost Controller Borla Cat-back GFB BPV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Walked out of work to a flat tire earlier. Figured I was driving over to my dad's to grab a backup wheel setup, but I called a well known local tire shop just to see if they could fit it in. I was on my way within 45 min for $25 including a small tip. Spinos tires, A+ EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadvw Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I think I have the same Willwood setup - yeah, they don't use the entire rotor, and had some issue with squeal, but overall, still way better than stock, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadvw Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 For the CNT downpipe, make sure you have a super-compact 14mm crescent or ratchet setup, and/or a 14mm crow's foot. The stud/nut closest to the passenger side is a real PITA. I have both stubby crescent and crow's foot.. Thankfully, I only have to swap it once every 2 years for SMOG... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 (edited) This! 2015 STI rack with poly bushings, rear toe/camber arms, and every single rear bushing. Both rear upper control arm inner bushings were completely separated from the barrels after I moved the motor from my parts car in the wagon, squeaking up a storm. Night and day difference in handling! Springs were a test fit of 08-14 WRX on the 05-09 LGT - looks like I'm going to be making some thin spacers for the lower perches, they looser than I'd like on Konis with the car off the ground. Edited June 3, 2019 by awfulwaffle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snm95ls Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 I replaced the front LCA compliance bushings yesterday. So far, seems to have made a significant difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 A lot of what some people feel is "warped rotors" is actually variations in the deposition of brake material from the pads to the rotor. The brakes work by friction between the pad and deposited pad material on the rotor, that is why you have a bedding-in process where you start from low speeds and brake gently but only down to about 20 mph the first ten times or so. If it feels like that is the problem, take a light bit of material off with fine sandpaper and repeat the bedding-in process. If there isn't a procedure on the instruction sheet for the pads, start with light application of brakes from 40 mph down to twenty, the light application so the material deposits evenly. Progress to higher speeds and braking down to 10 mph after that then your brakes are ready and should not be uneven. If there is still a problem, make sure you have applied the high-temperature brake pad lube without it getting one the pad faces and make sure you have cleaned the sliding surfaces properly if you are reusing the old stainless sliders on the caliper. You can sand them off or turn them off. I prefer to rebed them, usually at night. There's nothing like seeing hot metal bits fly past the window Stoptech has a faq about bedding in correctly. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Mac Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 No more worn out stock wheel. 2000 Legacy B4 RSK - SOLD 2006 Legacy BP5 GT Spec B wagon - Garage Thread 2011 VW T5 van 2.0L of turbo diesel awesomeness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrho Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Not today but over the weekend, replaced both of the front inner CV boots. Went the route of leaving the axles in the car still and overall was pretty easy other than trying to get the axle together. Would have been a lot easier with a second set of hands but oh wells. Also have been talking with a guy to potentially trade wheels with. For some reason I want to try to run 10 inch wide on my car when I already have 9.5 inch haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Amazon has 3 gallon pack of Rotella T6 right now with a $14.00 rebate for a total of $47.69 for all three with free shipping (I think only if you have prime) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LG3Q6LQ?pf_rd_p=8a3aaa0d-8f6f-4353-b9ec-2e344a586c16&pf_rd_r=2Y603KM6AJRYPEJ65QAC&pd_rd_wg=QXCDr&pd_rd_i=B01LG3Q6LQ&pd_rd_w=saBcH&pd_rd_r=5b997b94-1653-46b9-a41d-1b28fcdfe1ad&ref_=pd_luc_rh_crh_rh_bxgy_03_02_t_img_lh&th=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 No more worn out stock wheel. Uh oh....someone put the wheel on the wrong side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notorious Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Amazon has 3 gallon pack of Rotella T6 right now with a $14.00 rebate for a total of $47.69 for all three with free shipping (I think only if you have prime) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LG3Q6LQ?pf_rd_p=8a3aaa0d-8f6f-4353-b9ec-2e344a586c16&pf_rd_r=2Y603KM6AJRYPEJ65QAC&pd_rd_wg=QXCDr&pd_rd_i=B01LG3Q6LQ&pd_rd_w=saBcH&pd_rd_r=5b997b94-1653-46b9-a41d-1b28fcdfe1ad&ref_=pd_luc_rh_crh_rh_bxgy_03_02_t_img_lh&th=1 FYI, Walmart sells it for $19 and some change for a gallon and the rebate still qualifies at Walmart I believe. Autozone also stocks it and you can price match Walmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Mac Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Uh oh....someone put the wheel on the wrong side. Hate it when that happens, will take all day to get it on the right side again. 2000 Legacy B4 RSK - SOLD 2006 Legacy BP5 GT Spec B wagon - Garage Thread 2011 VW T5 van 2.0L of turbo diesel awesomeness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notorious Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Tried getting my car California smog ready tonight but ultimately failed because it took me so damn long to get a simple bolt from the heat shield off. I was too stubborn to remove the FMIC piping because it was a pain to route it next to the stock airbox. Tomorrow morning I need some nuts and bolts that I wasn’t able to find from two years ago which was the last time it was smogged. Also waiting on new gaskets all around and a new turbo blanket for when I put it all back together. Hopefully will be able to smog it tomorrow afternoon and pass the first time. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I grabbed the Amazon Rotella deal, thanks JmP. It will be $18 shipped and taxed to my door (there is value in it sitting at my door and not chasing it all over town). I run it in all 3 vehicles and the mower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorDaveLGT Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Picked up the wagon from the shop yesterday. Upper black interior conversion is 99% done and upgraded the stock rsb with a Cusco 21mm with AVO reinforcements brackets. Amazed at the how much better turn-in feels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaasaiWarrior Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Picked up the set of freshly turned rotors for my brembo swap this morning, I was recommended this place and it ended up a guy I used to work with works there. They gave me a cash deal, $50 to turn all 4 rotors, it just took a couple weeks since I won't be installing them until july when I get them powdercoated. So I dropped of my new to me rear upper control arms to have the bushings pushed out and the whitelines installed. Love cheap cash deals! 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 upgraded the stock rsb with a Cusco 21mm with AVO reinforcements brackets. Amazed at the how much better turn-in feels. If you were running with stock rsb this far then yes, the change is very noticeable. IIRC the first mod I did on my wagon. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorDaveLGT Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Yea, I'm not sure why I waited so long to do it. Had I known how much better it was I definitely would have bumped it up the priority list. Also ordered a PLX AFR gauge and single gauge vent pod. Amazon currently has a 5% off coupon for PLX devices which was nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Very much enjoying the JDM rear sway I put on my sedan last week. Same first mod I installed on my first LGT sedan back in 2008! EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninjacheezit Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Just finished my sti manifold/vf48 swap. Really tight even with spacers but I got all of the little problems solved and just awaiting my dyno day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Had a nice road & ferry trip to pickup a turbo & heads from Kalien32. Can't have enough turbos or heads. In class project: take apart an EJ25, measure the parts, and put it back together. Checked the necessary tools. It's about a double handful...the monster toolbox I have seems like a waste of space now. My last attempt at this was just replacing the HG and took 5 years with multiple people. This time, it's 2 people and we have 3 days. Granted it doesn't run now and doesn't have to run when we're done, but still an interesting exercise. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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