WRX USA

 

LGT and Spec.B are the same 15:1 however the Spec.B actually has less total range (internal stops) to prevent the larger Spec.B tires from rubbing at full lock.

Given the larger tires on the Outback it would seem that the SpecB rack would be the optimal rack versus an LGT one since you don't rub and don't have VDC issues.

WRX USA installed a 15:1 rack in his Outback with VDC and also has no issues.

It's actually a SpecB rack, and I know it is different part number than the LGT one. You are correct that I've had zero issues.

Underdog (or anyone else) - Can you confirm the ratio on the SpecB rack?

You could also just wrap it with carbon fiber vinyl. That's what I did with the chrome part on the stock trunk and it looks perfect for very few dollars.

I wrapped that piece with black vinyl but I'd rather have something that is "real".

I spelled out pretty much all you need for the facelift. I forgot to put the grill but the rest is right as was my first post.

Don't forget the headlight/bumper mounting brackets that sit below the headlights.

With all due respect, Max, I do think your wrong. Opposed Forces lists the same hood part number for 05-09. The fenders, grills, headlights, bumper are different sizes, but the hood is the same.

 

http://opposedforces.com/parts/legacy/us_b13/type_2/body_equipment_exterior/front_hood_and_front_hood_lock/

57229AG03A9P

Or am I missing something?

Nope, the bumpers are different hence the grill differences.

You guys are all over the place. Here are the facts: 05-09 Legacy hoods are all the same. 05-07 Outback hoods are the same as 05-09 Legacy. 08-09 Outback are unique.

 

Edit: I meant the 05-07 Outback is interchangeable to the Legacy, not the same. The NA Outback has these stamped ridges in the hood, but is the same shape otherwise. I think the XT hood is identical to the GT hood, though.

 

Sometimes people with be sort of correct in saying a Legacy hood only fits certain years IF the paint color was only offered in certain years.

This is right.

If you click under 'Usage information' you'll see that any all NA 05-09 hoods are interchangeable (http://opposedforces.com/parts/info/57229AG03A9P/#)

Just to confuse things, I just bought a aluminum 05-09 Legacy GT hood for my 09 OBXT BUT I also have an entire JDM Outback facelifted front end.

DAMD D-F fenders anyone?

http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r155143085

Is the JDM spec b poly or no?

I'd expect any OEM piece to be polyurethane and most aftermarket to be fiberglass.

Good luck finding a box. You might be ablle to wrap it in bubble wrap and send it that way.

That's how my Prodrive bumper for my bugeye was shipped to me from Colorado. With a polyurethane bumper this would work but with fiberglass you'd need a box.

Yeah I've been seriously eyeing a set of Bilstein BSS or Bilstein STIs and I'm just about ready to buy them but don't want to end up with shipping problems. I didn't know JP had a buying service I'll check that out.

It used to be on their home page, but I can never find the link on their mobile site.

http://www.myjapanbrand.com/

Edit: found it, https://www.japanparts.com/sp/forwardingsummary/purchase_service

MyJapanBrand is owned by the same parent company as JapanParts and JapanParts does still have their own buying service as well. I have used both and they were both better than Buyee when it comes to shipping prices. The fact that Buyee is so conventiently linked right on the YJA listing is why I usually use them (or at least their service to watch items).

https://www.japanparts.com/packageforwarding/

^ Wow $650 is a lot. I had found one for $20 as well before I bought my front end but it looked like it was going to be a major hassle to get it over here so I said screw it.

 

Anyone have any experience shipping coilovers from Japan? The person I usually use says they're restricted and I've also found a lot of info saying they can't be shipped because of the compressed oil/gases unless it's in a shipping container. Has anyone been able to actually do it?

When I purchased my Bilstein BTS Kit on Yahoo Japan Auctions, Buyee had me ship it by UPS. It was around $325 for shipping but ever since then they won't ship coilovers or other suspension pieces. I would try JapanParts.com's buying service since they are familiar with car parts and suspension.

You should get rid of the blue tee while you are in there.

http://www.company23.com/products/subaruparts/VacuumT

I need fenders and headlights.

 

Expensive for Rev D-F -.-

 

 

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Here's a better deal than I got on the headlights.

http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f180146369

I want to hold on to my sets until I get everything installed (and even after I might keep them as spares).

Honestly , I was ready to pay for high shipping. I kinda got used to the prices because of browsing thru japanparts which i have to say have the highest shipping costs of anyone. Yea buyee deals with two companies now for shipping , one being EMS and the other SAL. SAL is cheaper but takes longer to arrive. Famaya , i really wanted to do the rev d-f 3.0r spec b conversion but soooo much money man.

Hopefully it is way cheaper now! I'd love to get a JDM Outback rear bumper skin (and STi quad tip exhaust).

OP when you installed the bts kit, did you add any spacers? Almost looks like you kept the OEM ride height.

No spacers. It's about an inch lower than USDM OEM.

Yeah bumper skins are a bitch because of the size. I've shipped a lot of stuff from Japan including my fender liners and thought about buying my own bumper from there but decided not to for size concerns. Fender liners were about $100 for shipping alone and they weren't even very big. I didn't go through Buyee though so maybe they have their own method that will work for you. Interested in your final cost when you know it though.

I think mine came in a 4'x3'x2' box from Australia shipped from MRT and it was about $350 in shipping. I'm guessing $400+ because in my experience Buyee is not very smart when it comes to packing larger items. One set of my V7 STi wheel's was super cheap until Buyee shipping got me. After I think paid about $625 for the set which is still a good price, but $500 of that was shipping.

Liberal wing or MachV wing? Looks great! When I'm back in CA ID love to get our wagons together for some pictures.

Thanks, it's the Liberal! Hit me up when you get back and we can definitely meet up for some pics.

Its not aftermarket. Its the subaru sports bumper. Relatively sure they're not fiberglass. But i got it for dirt cheap and in really good shape in my color. I did it thru buyee and apparently they have a couple different shipping options now other then ems. I bought a bumper beam from over there and total cost came out , shipped that is, like $100.

A beam shouldn't be that bad for shipping. I'm guessing your bumper skin is going to be at least $400 for shipping.

Exterior changes have started.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/JoshEAllen/59B942C9-4EFC-4959-91A8-DB153A37BA97.jpg

JDM mirror garnishes installed

OP, how does the obxt rear suspension behave now, when you go over a speed bump at like 15 mph or something? I basically want to know if you get a 'double bounce' as we're getting with the crappy kyb shocks...

 

Second question, say you're entering the freeway. Assume the freeway entrance has a nice curve to it, and there is an uneven section on the road where only the right side of your car will hit it for instance resulting in medium suspension travel. How confident would you be going over such section?

 

Finally when there is excessive suspension travel for whatever reason at medium speed, do you still feel this ghostwalking effect due to our rear suspension geometry?

I don't think there is a "double bounce" like you describe but I can seek out some speed bumps to confirm.

I have 100% confidence in the suspension, with all of the changes

Zero ghostwalking. I just got back from a camping trip with my dog and the back was completely full (I went from a 3 finger gap in the rear to 2 fingers) and over the 500 mile drive it never felt weird.