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Official jdm conversion/aftermarket body thread
W.K.S. replied to valleylegacy's topic in Exterior/Aesthetic
Got any 05-07 stuff? -
Official jdm conversion/aftermarket body thread
W.K.S. replied to valleylegacy's topic in Exterior/Aesthetic
Here it is... Most Complete Retrofit List: Sedan 05-07 (Rev A-C) JDM Bumper Bumper Beam (or cut USDM beam) Bumper Brackets Shock Absorber Fender Liners (or cut original liners) Fog Lights (JDM brackets, DIY brackets, or entire assemblies cut out of USDM bumper.) Sedan 08-09 (Rev D-F) JDM Headlights (Optional: Headlight leveling switch and plugs. Plugs available at Toyota or Lexus dealer.)(Requires rewiring and soldering skills depending on which lights you want to use and because the JDM headlight wiring connectors are different from USDM.) Fenders Bumper Bumper Beam (or cut USDM beam) Bumper Brackets Shock Absorber Fender Liners From Leke on the Rev D-F headlight wiring: For the Rev D-F lights, the best thing to do is to take a battery harness and use the OEM (USDM) plugs as your means to activate the relay. The other (the wires that run to the headlights) terminals can then be modified to include the JDM plugs. This method requires more work, but the overall result is much cleaner. You could easily permanently modify your stock wiring to work with the JDM lights. But doing this will make life difficult if you ever want or need to go back to a USDM setup. The other part that requires thinking is the parking light and turn signal. On the JDM light they're different bulbs, but the USDM turning/parking light socket is integrated into one plug. Easiest thing to do here is to use the USDM plug as it is, but solder new wiring to the terminals where the bulb would sit. This requires a steady hand, as there is visually no space to work with. But, your parking light and turn signals would function as they would on the stock car. If you ever want to go back to a USDM setup, all you need to do is source a new turn signal/parking light socket. Someone please add this to the first post!!! -
Official jdm conversion/aftermarket body thread
W.K.S. replied to valleylegacy's topic in Exterior/Aesthetic
The bracket I was referring to was the latter one you stated, the one that actually went in the bumper near the fender. Am I correct with this list? Newer list (Most complete retrofit): Sedan 05-07 (Rev A-C) JDM Bumper Bumper Beam (or cut USDM beam) Bumper Brackets Shock Absorber Fender Liners (or cut original liners) Fog Lights (JDM brackets, DIY brackets, or entire assemblies cut out of USDM bumper.) Sedan 08-09 (Rev D-F) JDM Headlights (Optional: Headlight leveling switch and plugs. Plugs available at Toyota or Lexus dealer.)(Requires rewiring and soldering skills depending on which lights you want to use and because the JDM headlight wiring connectors are different from USDM.) Fenders Bumper Bumper Beam (or cut USDM beam) Bumper Brackets Shock Absorber Fender Liners Fog Lights Also are the USDM wiring connectors able to be soldered onto the JDM wiring? Maybe it's possible to solder the running and turn signal lights together so that they both light up and blink like USDM turn signals? I'm just spit-balling in this regard. -
Official jdm conversion/aftermarket body thread
W.K.S. replied to valleylegacy's topic in Exterior/Aesthetic
Someone please clarify if the 08-09 fogs need the same modification to fit for a JDM conversion New list (Most complete retrofit): 05-07 (Rev A-C) JDM Bumper Bumper Beam (or cut USDM beam) Bumper Brackets Shock Absorber Fender Liners (or cut original liners) Fog Lights (JDM brackets, DIY brackets, or entire assemblies cut out of USDM bumper.) 08-09 (Rev D-F) JDM Headlights Fenders Bumper Bumper Beam (or cut USDM beam) Bumper Brackets Shock Absorber Fender Liners Fog Lights (JDM brackets, DIY brackets, or entire assemblies cut out of USDM bumper.) -
Official jdm conversion/aftermarket body thread
W.K.S. replied to valleylegacy's topic in Exterior/Aesthetic
Well I'll make the list: JDM Bumper Bumper Beam Bumper Brackets Shock Absorber Fender Liners Fog Lights -
Official jdm conversion/aftermarket body thread
W.K.S. replied to valleylegacy's topic in Exterior/Aesthetic
Is there actually a List of things necessary to do a JDM bumper conversion? I've seen pictures, rough descriptions, but never a documented list of parts needed for a conversion. -
"2006+ STI 6MT has a 1:1 stepper center differential which allows you to use your Stock R160 on the 07+ cars" Does this mean I will not be able to use my stock rear diff on my 05? I plan on going with the 06+ STi trans.
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lowering springs recommendations/suggestions please
W.K.S. replied to teducci's topic in Suspension/Brakes
Why did you change the Swifts for ions? -
lowering springs recommendations/suggestions please
W.K.S. replied to teducci's topic in Suspension/Brakes
Any pics of the koni swift setup? I'm waiting for my konis to come in and would love to see what the drop looks like -
Clearing up all the oil info....
W.K.S. replied to Blackwagonman's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Just changed mine to amsoil 5w-40, and im in socal too. Good quality oil. Ive heard subies like the 40 weight, so I decided to see for myself and its all going good so far. I'll probably check in 1000mi to see if im consuming any oil. -
How To: Retrofitting Projectors (TRS HID)
W.K.S. replied to Drift Motion's topic in Walkthroughs :: Performance Modifications
Thank you for this diagram, it really did help get the wiring situated, Where did you mount the green piece? -
lowering springs recommendations/suggestions please
W.K.S. replied to teducci's topic in Suspension/Brakes
Does anyone have experience with the Bilstein/Swift combo? I would love to see a picture of them on a GT. Also is there anything i need besides the spec b tophats when ordering the Bilsteins? (Set on the bilsteins for struts now just picking springs.) -
lowering springs recommendations/suggestions please
W.K.S. replied to teducci's topic in Suspension/Brakes
I was thinking of the Bilstein struts and STI pinks. how is the ride compared to stock? -
lowering springs recommendations/suggestions please
W.K.S. replied to teducci's topic in Suspension/Brakes
I was thinking of using the kyb gr2s with the eibach pro kit. Does anyone have any experience with that setup? I like the drop with the eibachs(in front .8in rear) if that combo isn't good what struts would be better suited for the eibachs? -
lowering springs recommendations/suggestions please
W.K.S. replied to teducci's topic in Suspension/Brakes
How is the ride? I've noticed my cars butt is sagging, did you have to have any spacers in to get rid of the sag? -
lowering springs recommendations/suggestions please
W.K.S. replied to teducci's topic in Suspension/Brakes
does anyone have any experience with koni struts and eibach springs?