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These ballasts are low beams but they won't work with USDM headlights housing. On JDM headlights they are located inside the housing itself and are sealed from elements, plus there is a mounting location there for them, and sealed access cover. On USDM housing none of that exists. I did use LED bulbs for years and have had good experience with them. Probably between OEM halogen and OEM HIDs. Full LED conversion of course is better but also much more work.

I hope to be there and sure, we can spend some time and put those JDM bumpers on... I will grab some plastic fasteners and tools. Are you doing pre-facelift JDM swap?

Bump for remaining TOB and black side mirrors

All these parts are gone, mods please close.

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Exactly, these mats are all the same for Legacy wagons and Outbacks 05-09. Some local junkyard may have some.

Did not post the photos of JDM front end conversion my boys did on my wagon last summer. Here it is:

Meant to show this for some time. Applies to wagon owners. If you have a spare cargo rubber mat, you can use it to cover the folded rear seats. When seats are up, both mats stack up nicely and there is little noticing of second mat.

Down the memory lane with Google:

Took it for spirited drive to pick up takeout. God this car drives so well, any thoughts of selling it literally fly out of the window. My son picked the HVAC actuators from the dealer. If I end up taking the dash out, will also try to apply some sound insulation whenever I'll be able to reach.

yeap, this exactly how I did it on our Tribeca, and for the same reason - no heat on passenger side. I was a little nervous about leaks but this far (knocking on the wood) it's been fine.

It is the whole box under the dash, here shown as 72110. Includes the case, all actuators with all related parts, and heater core If this were the only thing my wagon needed I might have dropped $500+ on it but I have rear brake lines, fuel tank and new SB sometime in the future. 3 full units for 2005 were available on East Coast yesterday per my parts guys.

I might finally fix the rear hatch defroster now that the spring is here. Oh yes, ordered 4 HVAC actuators for my 2005 LGT with auto climate. The complete HVAC unit (06A) was more than $500 so decided against that.

My wagon became much more quiet after I did the same thing.

I had some good luck picking up O-ring for steering pump at local Toyota dealer. Having old in my had to compare with what they had made it much easier. My preferred Subaru dealer is about 45 minute drive away but I like to give them business - they know their stuff and we've been with them since 2007. And Amazon/Ebay parts can be hit or miss. Even if they say OEM.

I am still sad about your wagon. One less RBP LGT Wagon in this universe.

Is this you? https://carsandbids.com/auctions/KZJvYXLA/2005-subaru-legacy-25-gt-wagon

I have bi-LED setup with my JDM front end conversion done. Was somewhat skeptical at first but now after driving with it the improvement is very noticeable. I should do a write-up on the convo one of these days.

My son spotted his BRZ at the port and took the photos before the dealer knew it was there

John, I for one, would rather see you emerge from a rental Camry with a smile than with grimace of pain from GR86. My understanding is that we gather to see the people first, and cars second. I expect there will be at least one BRZ there if you get nostalgic.

My boys went to a few of those and when I asked if I could join they told me pretty much the same thing - "You will not like the crowds". Instead we went to a meet at a new shop that the owner is positioning more towards higher end German cars. Nicer and much more disciplined people, with lots of young drivers as well.

I had to sell mine, was way too loud for me. Plus being an echo chamber of the wagon didn't help.

Awesome, thank you! I'll order the parts for all of them, and will see if I can avoid taking the dashboard out.