minuccims

the LGT got hit last month on NJTPK

ha i need to scare the crap out of people because people in Jersey are TERRIBLE drivers, and considering i commute to school everyday i need something that will let people know where i am haha...too many close calls lately

doh! Forgot I have painted headlights and an HID conversion.

Hey, we pay attention!

Aren't your headlights blackened?

Getting stuff done every week is starting to get hard to track. I need my own thread to report on mods and accessories and keep them all straight. Feel free to chime in with suggestions or ask questions but I've mostly created this thread to keep myself straight!

 

Car:

2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited

 

Current Accessories:

STi Short Throw Shifter

All-weather Mats

Sun Roof Air Deflector

Fog Light Kit

Media Hub

Trunk Tray

Cargo Net (on order)

Puddle Lights (on order)

Security Shock Sensor

Wheel Locks

Auto Dimming Mirror with Compass/Homelink

 

Current Mods:

Cobb AP

BC Coilovers

Pulled/Rolled Fenders

JDM Spoiler

HID Headlights

Hella Horn Kit in Black (on order)

 

Maintenance:

5W30 Motul Synthetic Fluid, OEM Filter every 3,250 miles

Looks great, Waz's wheels work really well with your car.

Thanks ... Now to finish up on the Brembos and RCE springs.

White Knight's LGT from the EFI Logics/JNA meet

http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=884&pictureid=4729

A few recent picts

http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=884&pictureid=4725

http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=884&pictureid=4722

http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=884&pictureid=4723

If you're not rubbing on +35 18x9, I dont think I will be rubbing once all the settings have be configured properly... might even have to get a 5mm spacer to push out my wheel a bit more because +45 offset might be too neutered.

Agree - +40 offset should not rub with coilovers.

The +35 offset certainly helps to push the tire and rim outward and minimizes the visual on the wheel arch gap. Waaazooo had these rims before with coilovers and never had a problem.

If you are thinking about installing Brembo calipers, the OEM rims will need a 7mm spacer for the rims to clear the calipers. I use my OEM rims for winters and will use a 10mm spacer.

Consider a 10mm bolt-on hub centric spacer. You could leave them on all the time when rotating between seasons. (I'll have to remove the spacers each summer season.)

The picts below (post #39) have the stick rims on the car and the new rims on the floor.

Good news. I have no rubbing, either, and have been "exercising" the crap out of the suspension since I put the wheels on.

What's the sidewall height? By looks, et35 offset that has moved the tires out and have minimized the gap.

Are you rolling and pulling?

Nice looking forward to seeing the rims on the car...Pics please.

Nice picts.

Could you take a closeup of the fog light area? Does the cross hatch in the fog light cover plate match the grille material??

For the price I'll risk it. Maybe I'll play it safe and get some 3mm too.

That's my "strategy" as well!

No prob. I liked those since they have the mounting ring. FYI, I have not ordered these yet and have not done the mod.

I have not measured the diameter of the opening in the cup holder to determine if a 5mm fits. The others choice is 3mm but I have not found one with the mounting hardware.

Has anyone made this measurement?

try here:

http://www.12vledlights.com/catalog.php/12vledlights/dt92295/pd2092466/12V_Single_5mm_Red_LED

that's the red one but there is blue as well

You also kindly posted a picture of the packaging!!

azul cz-204b

fender bender?

Post 32 for pict. Guy on his cell merged into my right front fender and Rota.

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/did-you-do-your-5th-gen-todayii-157258.html

Saw a few sky blue s last year but not this year. This color does not wear well on the Legacy. I have seen a few Outbacks in this flavor and it's .... better?

Ruby red is stunning in direct sunlight all cleaned up.

IF you think these are loud (I'm sorry because I know that was the only reason you considered keeping them on the wheel) but compared to the star-specs which were an easy twice as loud. But for the price they seem to be pretty good tires.

So far, they have been good tires. I don't have any other tires to compare with at this profile but the LGT handles much much better. Between the extra rubber on the ground and the offset, the LGT is a different handling machine. The chassis settles in much better into the corner with less roll with much improved tracking through the corner. Rolling resistance does not seem to be much more than the winter tires. They've been great in the recent heavy rain. Braking at 40 is when they are the noisiest. Over the spectrum of speeds I must drive at, 40 mph is maybe 10-15% of the time.

All in all, I remain quite pleased.... until the recent fender bender.

Enduro 916s. They are noisy at lower speeds but have done well in the rain. OK so they scream like a monkey 40 and below.

http://dynamictire.com/resources/images/tire/548_Runway-Enduro-916.jpg

OK so the car is not clean, it's misting outside. This is a work in progress, but wanted to get this out so you can see fitment on stock springs. Still need to add lugs, Bremebo fronts, paint rear calipers, and add the RCE springs to lower 3/4".

A shout out to Waaazooo, as these were previously on his car. Rota G-Force 18x9; 245/40/R18s. First impressions is the extra rubber rocks, as with pushing outwards. Appreciating the extra grip and stance on the corners even with stock suspension (plus RSB). Very noticeable => A smoother transition going into the corner.

http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=812&pictureid=4587

http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=812&pictureid=4599