mad99

not seen these around so i thought id post them.

Drag dr38, 18x8 47 offset. eibach pro kit with stock struts.

Hey, those look good. I was just considering them.

And, the usual questions: What size and model tire? Any rub?

so i just finished my first headlite clearing....all went fine. My lights werent mounted, as i did this on a new set that i ordered (aftermarket from DiscountAutoParts $250 both shipped!!!!!). Anyway, it went well....here are some pics.

 

.....a special thanks to my helper, as seen in pics.

Those look good, and the price is great. How does the quality compare to the original headlights? Did you install them yet?

Regarding the spring lengths in the photos above, the difference is surprising. It's at least conceivable that the pink springs are that much shorter because they are somewhat stiffer and lower the ride height slightly.

I ordered these for my spec B, but haven't installed them yet:

Front P/N: ST2033021010 Free length: 9 3/16 inch

Rear P/N: ST2038021010 Free length: 11 1/2 inch

ANYONE know of a good suspension and alignment shop in Madison, WI?

Actually, the USDM spec B uses the same exact shocks as the JDM Legacy GT (JDM GT Rev.C Bilsteins). So the USDM Bilsteins are intended to be used with certain pink springs. It's all explained much better here:

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61108

One generally wants to match spring and shock rates.

The US spec.B has the same shocks as the JDM GT, so it makes sense to use the JDM GT pink springs with the US spec.B shocks. Some people upgrade their US Legacy to the firmer JDM spec.B shocks, so it would make sense for them to use JDM spec.B springs.

Speaking of recommendations, can anybody recommend a ClearBra/paint protection film installer in the Madison area?

I'm still looking for a good paint shop too.

At the moment this makes sense to me (what unclemat recommends):

Front P/N: ST2033021010 GT Wagon Manual

Rear P/N: ST2038021010 GT Wagon Manual

This should be the shortest front spring to provide the max front drop, and the longest rear spring to provide the min rear drop. Which should result in an even stance on a USDM spec.B.

I just wish someone knew the difference between the JDM GT and JDM GT-B pinks!

I don't even know if the JDM spec.B has a six speed?

My understanding of the reasoning:

The 2007 and newer spec.B's have the 6MT which is heavier than the 5MT in the JDM GT. The AT is heavier than the 5MT, so front springs intended for the AT better match our heavy 6MT.

That being said, using JDM GT 5MT front springs should lower the front of our cars even more relative to the rear, which is also addressed by...

Our cars tend to look lower in the rear, and wagons are slightly heavier in the rear, so wagon springs lower the rear relatively less compared to the front, and the drop looks more even. Wagon owners are out of luck, which is one reason people make spring spacers to fix "saggy butt".

So using JDM GT wagon MT springs makes sense to me.

What I can't figure out is the difference between the JDM GT and JDM GT-B springs. Are the JDM spec.B pinks shorter or stiffer than the JDM GT pinks?

Sirsimon has nice before and after pictures in post #17:

http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52820

Drop looks good. He confirmed he used:

The fronts:

ST2033021000 (2 orange paint dabs)

The rears:

ST2038021000 (2 white paint dabs)

Oh, this just popped up: pics of pinks on a 09 spec.B.

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103659

Looks good, and he thinks they are:

Front: ST2033021010 (GT Sedan Manual)

Rear: ST2038021000 (GT Sedan Manual)

Thanks guys for the input. Now we're getting somewhere...

I just noticed that unclemat says

"use JDM GT MT wagon Pinks on sedan. Will yield better stance"

in post 120 in his FAQ: JDM OEM suspension thread http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61108

So that would be:

Front: ST2033021010

GT Sedan Manual

GT-B Sedan Auto

GT Wagon Manual

GT-B Wagon Auto and Manual

Rear: ST2038021010

GT Wagon Auto and Manual

Which version of the SIT pink springs are best for the 6MT spec.B?

By "best" I mean even stance, with equal fender gap front and rear. In stock form the front gap is ridiculous, so the front needs to be lowered more than the rear.

EDO currently has a group buy with good price ($385 shipped) on a pinks (deadline is Jan 17, 2009):

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102207

Lots of people rave about the greatly improved handling with spec.B struts along with a slight drop and good ride quality.

But which version do people use? None of the JDM Legacy's exactly match the USDM spec.B because we have the 2.5L vs their 2.0L, and JDMs might not sit evenly anyway.

So, who has pinks on their spec.B and which ones did you use? Is it better to use front springs from a lighter car like a 5MT so our heavier 6MT will sit lower, along with rear springs from a heavier car like a wagon so our rear is relatively higher?

Some people say all the pinks are the same spring rate and different lengths, while others say the the JDM spec.B springs are stiffer than the JDM GT.

Here are some good comparison pictures of a 07 specB, but I'm not sure which pinks sirsimon used:

http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52820&page=2

Part numbers from chart below:

FRONT

P/N: ST2033021000

GT Sedan Auto

GT Wagon Auto

P/N: ST2033021010

GT Sedan Manual

GT-B Sedan Auto

GT Wagon Manual

GT-B Wagon Auto and Manual

P/N: ST2033021020

GT-B Sedan Manual

REAR

P/N: ST2038021000

GT Sedan Auto and Manual

GT-B Sedan Auto and Manual

P/N: ST2038021010

GT Wagon Auto and Manual

P/N: ST2038021020

GT-B Wagon Auto and Manual

Part number chart below from this thread:

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84160

Please post which part # pinks you have on your USDM 6MT spec.B with Bilstein struts, and side profile pictures, if you have them.

Those LED strips look great.

How are you guys mounting them in the housing? Glue, etc?

gershon - looks great.

In for more pics of LED strip in headlight variations.

I'm in. Anybody else driving from Madison?

(Also posted in Summer Drive thread)

I can't believe I missed the Elver Park meet! I even live in Madison...

I'd like to see some more LGTs and go for a ride in one with power or suspension mods. I'm up for a meet somewhere or a drive in the country.

I probably won't do any parking lot autocrosses. They were fun until I tried a high-speed autocross at Blackhawk Farms Raceway, with Midwestern Council / Madison Sports Car Club. Similar to a parking lot event format, but serious speed on a real track. I probably won't take this new car to the track right away though.

http://www.mcscc.org/

http://www.madisonsportscarclub.com/