WRX USA

Yes, just look at the headlights.

I have the same K2 Twin Tube LEDs and I also have Prova mirrors modified with the OEM heating elements.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/JoshEAllen/E1AFDFC5-5A8E-4C6F-803A-A45364BAE2DA.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv87/JoshEAllen/AAD166B1-5D78-4AD7-A91D-B041FD7A2678.jpg

On a side note, I test fitted the JDM rear side panels and it seems like the drivers side is a really snug fit. I was comparing it with the USDM one and it looks like the area that protrudes in the wheel well area is shorter than the USDM causing it not to sit flush. I wonder if the 2005 USDM chassis is different. How did yours fit like?

I noticed the same thing. I had to remove one of the vertical “ribs” and some of the padding. Once those are on you’ll notice that USDM floor panels don’t fit. Arnold, aka valleylegacy, also got the rear seat release buttons working on those panels. I have the harness connection but they need a relay to work correctly and wiring ain’t my thing.

Have you considered going with a one piece replacement instead of OEM?

I’m not sure what transmission you have but this is the price range. http://www.driveshaftshop.com/import-driveshafts/subaru/2005-subaru-legacy-2-5-gt-1-piece-aluminum-driveshaft-5-speed-automatic-only

They also have carbon fiber for about twice the price.

The 1-piece driveshaft for the 2005 Legacy 2.5 GT is a complete 6061-T6 3" aluminum shaft that is approximately 1/2 the weight of the factory 2-piece driveshaft. The 1-piece aluminum shaft features larger, replaceable u-joints and can handle about 650WHP and 155 MPH. By removing the factory 2-piece shaft and installing a single shaft the car will feel more responsive due to the lighter weight of the shaft and also the fact that the hanger bearing is not moving up and down during acceleration. Available for most popular motor/trans combinations, if you don’t see yours listed, custom shafts are also available.

Do you have these still available? I was curious if it retains the JDM parking light being separate from the turn signal unlike our USDM where its combined.

Yes, JDM lights have a city light in addition to the turn signal.

https://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5857643&postcount=572

I didn’t see it on the first page mod list, what clutch are you using?

I’m not 100% sure since it came with the SpecB swap but I think it’s an Exedy Stage 1.

Where's the video? I hope they took one!

I didn’t shoot a video and I’m not sure if they did. It’s much quieter without the EWG dumping to atmosphere.

I got my car back from Surgeline today. My 2009 OBXT needed the 5 pin kit, not the 3 pin kit that Cobb said I needed.

Installed:

Cobb Flex Fuel Kit with fuel pressure monitoring kit

Fuelab Mini FPR

Build and install additional -4 fuel return line

AEM 340lph fuel pump (DW300c couldn’t keep up)

Rerouted EWG into the downpipe (previously atmosphere)

Dyno results (horsepower/torque):

Pump gas, E10

I - 369/329 (wastegate)

S - 400/375 (18psi)

S# - 419/387 (20psi)

E67 mix

I - 398/378 (wastegate)

S - 439/423 (20psi)

S# - 454/442 (22psi)

It was on a Mustang dyno and temps were in the 30s

E67 mix vs. 92 pump (E10)

E67 tunes

My build thread is here: https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/wrx-usas-09-obxt-build-thread-241191.html

I got my car back from Surgeline today.

Installed:

Cobb Flex Fuel Kit with fuel pressure monitoring kit

Fuelab Mini FPR

Build and install additional -4 fuel return line

AEM 340lph fuel pump (DW300c couldn’t keep up)

Rerouted EWG into the downpipe (previously atmosphere)

Dyno results (horsepower/torque):

Pump gas, E10

I - 369/329 (wastegate)

S - 400/375 (18psi)

S# - 419/387 (20psi)

E67 mix

I - 398/378 (wastegate)

S - 439/423 (20psi)

S# - 454/442 (22psi)

It was on a Mustang dyno and temps were in the 30s

92 pump, before and after latest mods

E67 mix vs. 92 pump (E10)

92 pump tunes

*not sure why it’s blurry, but I’ll post a clearer one later

E67 tunes

I got my car back from Surgeline today.

Installed:

Cobb Flex Fuel Kit with fuel pressure monitoring kit

Fuelab Mini FPR

Build and install additional -4 fuel return line

AEM 340lph fuel pump (DW300c couldn’t keep up)

Rerouted EWG into the downpipe (previously atmosphere)

Dyno results (horsepower/torque):

Pump gas, E10

I - 369/329 (wastegate)

S - 400/375 (18psi)

S# - 419/387 (20psi)

E67 mix

I - 398/378 (wastegate)

S - 439/423 (20psi)

S# - 454/442 (22psi)

It was on a Mustang dyno and temps were in the 30s

I’ll post the dyno graphs in my build thread later tonight.

did they send you a picture? How many miles on that filter?

No picture. It may have been original, so 140k+ miles.

It’s always nerve wracking getting a call from them when I know they are going to do a dyno tune because I always think it’s a “your shit is broken” is call.

Surgeline just called to let me know that my fuel filter was dirty (aka black) and that Cobb’s listing on their website for 09 OBXT’s Flex Fuel kit is incorrect. My car needed a 5 pin harness, not the 3 pin, and since Surgeline stocks them they swapped and handled the exchange through Cobb.

Dyno is set for tomorrow afternoon.

Recirc was the original plan.

Per their recommendation I needed to get the fuel tank at about 1/4 tank so they could tune on pump gas before adding E85 and tuning on that. I was just above a 1/2 tank so I took a drive to the Benchmade factory thinking that would be enough but then I remembered how long it had been since I had driven my car and how the last time I got gas was actually in California so I didn’t even have 92 octane in the rest of the tank so I drove down to Creswell Bakery, just south of Eugene, for a late lunch and then on my return trip almost ran out of gas before I found a Chevron.

It’s a mid-2015 85D. That means that the “range” is 260 miles when fully charged. I’m not sure at what speed that range is determined but if you go 80-85mph you aren’t going to get 260 miles. I’d guess closer to 200. Between Los Altos (in the Bay Area, near San Jose for those not familiar with the geography) and Portland I need to stop 5 times, Vacaville-Corning-Mt Shasta-Grants Pass-Eugene. With a 100D or P100D I’m sure you can eliminate at least one of those.

Since I road trip with my dog, stopping every 2 hours to get out walk around, go to the bathroom, get some food/coffee or even just relax, in conjunction with the AutoPilot make driving long distances even with Supercharger stops much less strenuous. I drove Phoenix to Santa Monica, hung out with a friend for a couple hours and Santa Monica to Los Altos on the same day (technically it spilled over into the next) which was almost 800 miles, and walked 22k steps and my dog got 220 minutes of activity (he has a Whistle activity tracker).

I haven’t really pushed it that hard in regards to handling but the low COG is very apparent in emergency handling situations on the freeway. I’ve been in several close calls with oblivious people trying to wreck into to me.

No engine sound is really nice especially on road trips.