speedy301

Hi, I have a 2003 USDM Legacy Wagon and want to lower it a couple inches. I’ve heard of people putting on 4th gen GT suspension to lower their 3rd gens. Would this be possible?

I’m looking to buy a 3rd gen grill

I just bought an integra front lip that people were saying fit on the third gens but I don’t really understand how it fits. If you have any ideas or know any lips that fit my kind of bumper please let me know

I was wondering if it was possible to remove the black protector trim on the rear bumper of my wagon? If so would it mess up the paint or anything under?

I’m looking at some 2002 WRX Sedan seats and was wondering if the front seats would fit right into my Legacy Wagon? I’m pretty sure they won’t but will the back sedan seats fit into the wagon? Thanks!

I bought a oem spoiler for my legacy wagon and was wondering how to mount/drill the holes for it. It has 1 bolt on each side that isn’t removable so I can’t really line it up and fit it before mounting. Any help would be great. Thanks!

I have a Silver 3rd gen Legacy Wagon Spoiler for sale. It is in good condition with a few minor scrapes in the clearcoat. $130, will ship at buyers expense. Located in Kentucky, US

I’m looking at buying an oem spoiler for my 2003 legacy wagon. I was wondering if it fits over the windshield wiper fluid sprayer on the top of the hatch.

I have a 2003 Legacy L Wagon with a rusty muffler. I took it off yesterday so I’m looking for another option for a muffler. I want it to be moderately loud  with a little rumble but not obnoxious or have much drone while driving. If you have any recommendations for mufflers and ways to mount them to my mid exhaust pipe please tell me. Thanks!

Does anyone have recommendations for comfortable suspension that would lower my wagon 1-2 inches?

So I took the timing belt cover off and I think it looks like it’s been replaced. I don’t see any cracks or signs of wear. I’ll attach a picture of two different positions of the belt to get your opinions. 

Hi, I have a 2003 Legacy L Wagon Manual and was wondering what I could do for suspension. It will be my daily driver but I want to maybe drop it slightly without sacrificing having a comfortable ride and drivability. I was wondering if the sedan/gt suspension  is any lower than the wagon or if there was other options to go with?

3 hours ago, doublechaz said:

Good deal.  I would at least pull off the outer timing cover right away and check out what that belt looks like.  If you loose the belt, you lose the engine in your year.  When you put the cover back remember you are bolting plastic, not building a bridge.  It is super easy to break those plastic covers.

Thanks! What should I look for on the belt?

3 hours ago, doublechaz said:

I believe the correct idle for the MT version is 700, so we want to know why it is going up to 1000.

I assume you don't mean that a cold start begins at about 1400 and drops down to 1000 within a couple seconds, and then a couple minutes later it is 700.  That is normal.  It is doing the job of the old choke system to enrich and fast idle when first started because engines hate to run cold and don't behave right until they get some heat in them.

If, after it is warmed up, the idle hunts back and forth from 700 to 1000 I would suspect a gummed up idle air control valve.

If it sometimes idles steady at 700 and other times steady at 1000 I would say there is a small vacuum leak letting extra air into the system.  These leaks can sometimes come and go a bit depending on outside temp, humidity, hills, other settings in the car.  The computer has to add a little extra fuel to balance the little extra air, so the engine speed goes up.

I would definitely find out about that timing belt.  Is it SOHC or DOHC?  With a little help from a service book and from here you can do a SOHC your self.  The DOHC needs a special tool to hold things in place while you work, or you can hurt the engine.

 

I actually cleaned the IACV yesterday and now it’s idling steady at 700! It is a sohc and I’m pretty sure it’s never been done unless one of the owners did it because the carfax never mentions it

Hello! I'm glad to join the 3rd gen Legacy club.picked up my manual 140k mile Wagon for $3k today. I think I got a pretty good deal. Some
issues: Needs brakes, probably needs shocks/struts, idle is unsteady (goes down to like 700rpm), and muffler will need to be replaced at some point. Any recommendations for parts
would be greatly appreciated. 

I was also wondering if I could swap the legacy sedan struts/shocks onto it easily to lower it
slightly (if anyone knows how much that drops it)

I don't believe this car has had its timing belt replaced yet so I think should probably do that soon. I don't know if I can do that myself or
need a shop to.

My main concern is the idle. It runs great but the idle goes from 1000-700 rpm's. I was wondering if anyone had ideas on what is causing this/how to fix it?

If there are any other things I should look for or maintenance to be done asap please let me
know. Thanks!