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    Official Lowered Outback Thread V2

    in Outback Photos

    Posted

    Everyone's rides are looking great!

     

    Update: Recently attended Subiefest so we got festive and dressed for the occasion! We did the Autocross and actually didn't do soo bad haha! Having chopped off one of my fingers the day before the event (seriously, I got the chop :lol:), being on all season tires, no tune, and honestly taking it easy.... out of 38 cars (most were STI's believe or not), we placed 15th. We were the only OBXT out there as well :rolleyes:

     

    If you want to see the videos of the car running at Subiefest, they are up on my IG: @tinkeringtolo

     

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    Cruisemobile2 OBXT Limited Build

    in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)

    Posted

    To clarify, you're running Oubtack-spec BC's in the rear, and Legacy ones in the front? Have you removed any of the subframe spacers? I've been convinced so far that my best move is to go full legacy setup and true legacy coils for the ride I want, but looking at your car, I'm not sure how much lower than that I REALLY want to go.

     

    Probably about the same ride height... I'd imagine you almost never bottom out.

     

    18x8.75 +35? It's about exactly the fitment I'm shooting for.

     

    Yup, the lgt shocks are up front and obxt are still in the rear. It's very noticeable in the front with the reduced shock travel and the car feels more stable for sure with enough roll in the rear that it actually makes it a bit easier to break lose if needed.

     

    I have yet to bottom out (knock on wood) and I've hit some very hard bumps with a full load of passengers and gear during multiple road trips. I removed the rear bump stops. I did not remove the subframe spacers. I see no need to for my application and she's been doing perfectly fine for well over 80k on this setup. :)

    Cruisemobile2 OBXT Limited Build

    in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)

    Posted · Edited by Cruisemobile2

    Recently just rebuilt my BC Racing BR Coilovers. Front shock finally blew a seal after 75+ thousand miles. I ended up going with LGT spec shocks because I wanted to go lower in the front by an inch.

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    Here you can see the difference in shock travel and shock size when both LGT spec shocks and OBXT spec shocks are side by side...

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    Cruisemobile2 OBXT Limited Build

    in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)

    Posted

    Right before the install, I also picked up an Ultra Racing rear subframe brace.

     

    Since the Legacy/Outback rear subframe sway bar mounting points are notorious for bending or even breaking when going with a thicker sway bar....I figured I pick something up to be safe. I didn't like the AVO brackets and thought the Ultra Racing rear subframe brace was unique...they're pretty much the only company I know of that makes such a brace.

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    It pretty much tie's up the rear end. Looks pretty aggressive back there now :cool:

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    Cruisemobile2 OBXT Limited Build

    in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)

    Posted

    Thanks for the reply [emoji16] Went with BR extreme low and lateral links. Installed the lower ones myself but am having the uppers installed and having it aligned tomorrow. Most shops refused the work "because it's aftermarket" but the dealership is fine with it oddly. Might help that my friend works there.

     

    I've been following you on Instagram, keep up the amazing posts!

     

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    Thanks man! Hope you're digging the new suspension setup! It's looking good! :cool:

    Official Lowered Outback Thread V2

    in Outback Photos

    Posted

    Haven't posted in a while but thought we could use this here. This is my front right BC Racing BR coilover after 75+k miles on them...yes, they lasted that long. :cool: They decided to blow just a few hundred miles ago... :lol:

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    And here's a nice little comperasion of a BC Racing BR "Outback spec" coilover (taller) and a BC Racing BR "Legacy GT spec". (shorter). There is a difference in shock travel and overall shock length...something that is not mentioned on BC Racing website. Only difference would be in part numbers. This is why I had been able to travel offroad or do some highspeed runs on graveled roads with no harm.

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    So if you plan to order BC Racing BR coilovers for your Outback, make sure you ask the shop you're buying from whether or not they are "Outback spec" because I received a lot messages from people that they bought BC Racing BR coilovers but they got saggy butt...even when the rear coilover is at its maxed height...this is because the LGT spec coilovers are much shorter so that means they bought LGT spec coilovers. So just some fruit for thought :)

     

    Decided to go a little lower since my OBXT spec coilovers were at their lowest setting and couldn't get rid of that tiny little wheel gap up front.... I don't plan to offroad anytime soon so I went with LGT spec coilover shocks up front.

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    Cruisemobile2 OBXT Limited Build

    in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)

    Posted

    Gotta say I love the build! :D By far the sexiest tire/wheel fitment I've seen. I'm gonna shoot for similar sizes on my Outback and was wondering what all you would suggest for accomplishing it. I know you mentioned you had to trim the fenders, but what else would you recommend?
    Sorry, been off the forums the last few months :lol:

     

    If you're going low, definitely go for some coilovers (Feals, BC Racing, etc.). Also, be sure to change your later links in the rear. and get a good alignment :lol:

    Cruisemobile2 OBXT Limited Build

    in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)

    Posted

    So as far as the rear suspension, are you on the stock trailing arms? I ask because your rear tires don't look like they are pushed forward as much as other lowered Outbacks. Also, did you need to change to the LGT upper control arm/bumpstop, or do your coilovers have internal bumpstops?

     

    Thanks in advance! Your wagon looks great, I'm hoping mine will look as good when I get the suspension sorted!

     

    Thank you! I am still using the stock trailing arms but I also have the whiteline bushings in them so i think that might have helped a little. I also removed my rear bumpstops so there is currently none in there. My BC Racing coilovers have internal bumpstops. I honestly have never maxed them out even with a full gear and 2 passengers in the back on long road trips to the mountains.

    Underdog Motorsports - 2015 STI Steering Rack Swap

    in Suspension/Brakes

    Posted

    I upgraded mine in the Outback (which has a slower rack than the LegacyGT)

    - Basically my thoughts are, At lower speeds (less than 40) it didn't make a huge difference.

    - at higher speeds it makes a small but noticeable improvement. It's one of those pieces that I essentially see as why not do it if the rack is off. It all helps.

     

    Can't remember but did you remove your body spacers? Curious because it does mention in the first post that we need to remove the body spacers on OBXT's. Wondering if actually need to get those parts in order to make this work.

     

    This is going to be my next mod since my leaky rack has nearly 300k on it and would never be allowed on track with that thing lol. Figured it would be a perfect time for this swap.

    Cruisemobile2 OBXT Limited Build

    in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)

    Posted

    Nice. Could you feel the added weight to each wheel with this new brake setup?

     

    Thanks! Honestly, you do feel up front a tadddddd bit more weight in the steering but nothing that would be of a concern or is over excessive. I can honestly yield that tiny bit of extra weight for better braking power. The upgraded system does stop on a dime and I no longer experience brake fade.

     

    The upgraded brake system vs to the stock system honestly was not that much heavier. I didn't get around to weighing them but the 6pot calipers vs the stock front calipers pretty much felt the same...same goes for the rear. Only the front and rear rotors were slightly heavier than stock but still, nothing major that would hamper performance

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