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Yep you're right - the wagon is still with me (handy when you don't have enough storage space or when you own a sedan and need to pick up something rather large). Your one is rev D (at least), no? Still the same?

Yes definitely - don't think it's going to fit yours though?.. It is for A-C revs.

More like a hoarder The Z/S is hopefully going in today.

I have always been a fan of FGK, tried a number of different mufflers on my BH5 and ended up running a FGK mid and muffler. Never regretted - great quality product and very nice sound. If the tips of the above system were for a wagon then I'd definitely consider putting them on mine (which would only require to rotate the flange a bit, the rest is bolt-on). Legalis R type Evolution

Alright, deliveries are slowly coming in :o Trunkfull of pure JDM goodness. Fujitsubo Legalis R type Evolution mufflers and midpipe, HKS Metal Catalyzer downpipe - both 3". Not much use for me, especially the downpipe . The muffs and the mid section can be modified to fit mine but I'd rather keep them intact and let someone else with a turbo wagon to enjoy. The white box is for the 3.0 however :o Found these bits inside Then there was another box. I reckon a lot of people will hate the content of it, rather controversial. Extremely rare though, 99.99% positive that there won't be the same set in New Zealand. Liberal Albero Euro Sport quads inside Put them on the car straight away (I've really mastered the skill of swapping the mufflers ) and you know what - I like them, for now at least. Went for a test drive and I like the quads even more - deeper, louder tone than HKS ES Premiums. No actual pics of them on the car - it's a bit dirty after our recent road trip. More packages still to come PS: how many mufflers do you see?

Fairly certain lingling was talking about the one below, good to know anyway. http://www.sti.jp/parts/catalogue/blbp_legacy/largeimage/2-6.jpg Wonder how much Ti version is lighter than standard (Al?) pipe?.. I still have a Genome and Cusco carbon sitting in a garage, the rest is sold

I cannot really find any reference to the brace actually being Ti...

Thank you sir!

Thanks, Ti STI brace? Gray with a pink logo? Had that one as well, didn't even put in a car as it just looks soo much Cusco (also didn't know it was actually Ti...).

CS builds are more about power/psi/kw/hp/mydickislongerthanyours sort of stuff and I don't have much interest in that

More picsies here

Precisely that - JDM headlights are "clean" from factory, all you need to do is just to swap annoying amber for some "silver vision"-like bulbs, got some off eBay.

Prorack Whispbars + Prorack box

Picsies time after a bit of "Chemical Guys" love :o

A few pics from our recent trip up north: Cable Bay, Northland Karikari Moana In the middle of nowhere, Peria

You've seen the braces, how about some grilles? :roll: First up is J1017AG001: plastic, metal mesh, logo and central reinforcement piece can be removed completely leaving just the mesh if you're after a stealth look and OEM quality. Too bad it is a pre-face grille and a doesn't fit perfectly. I had a spare set of 18" 3.0R specB wheels for sale that not surprisingly sold yesterday. The buyer also happened to own a pre-face 3.0 and just like me managed to collect a few bits - grilles were the most interesting part for me. Met with him today to drop the wheels off and he brought two grilles in: one OEM and another one crappy quality carbon like mesh. I knew exactly what the OEM grille was and after a short but very successful (for myself ) negotiation I was on my way home with the new grille in the boot. Here we go, part number J1017AG080: all plastic (Subaru calls it resin), badge cannot be removed, dark grey/charcoal metallic http://i.imgur.com/NfoJyu4.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ctQ4W7D.jpg PS: excuse the dirty car :oops:

Bought a grille unseen, turned out it is a part number J1017AG001 and won't fit (it does fit if you're not picky but there's a small gap at the bottom). Kind of expected it so not that upset and I'm sure it'll sell easily. The grille came in a Syms box with some instructions and fitting hardware, then I found this little packet inside: http://i.imgur.com/alpsMqX.jpg http://i.imgur.com/nw7kbqq.jpg http://i.imgur.com/PP82QEO.jpg McGard license plate lock bolts, not the biggest necessity but still pretty cool and most importantly FREE :smt005

My modest collection of strut bars :oops: Cusco Alloy Cusco Carbon STI Flexi STI Genome I like the (stealth) look of the carbon brace, left it in for now. Cusco alloy brace with BMC stopper

JDM paperwork ... and a bonus pic

Changed oil/filter with a genuine Subaru filter and Castrol Edge 5W-30. Then I thought why not and did the following: http://i.imgur.com/8CH0k9Q.jpg Part numbers: http://i.imgur.com/8ENz53c.jpg Rear fog/reflector removed, covers unwrapped http://i.imgur.com/FiAHgkb.jpg Then the rain started... :smt012 http://i.imgur.com/NMrQxEh.jpg Done http://i.imgur.com/vO2HJXO.jpg Was my first ever bumper removal, went smooth as and if not the rain would've been done pretty quickly (should've really done it in a garage but it was nice and sunny when I did the oil change - NZ weather at its best). Touched up a few rusty spots on the towbar while the bumper cover was off. Really like the new look, much more "sportier" and subtle, not sure if I'd colour match the covers - like the contrast (plan B: get another set of outer covers and colour match them ). http://i.imgur.com/9RrRVqs.jpg

Bye-bye Amber :smt006 Before: http://i.imgur.com/lyfJKRV.jpg After: http://i.imgur.com/IfrqxS2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/H4MX0uf.jpg Before: http://i.imgur.com/AvkUEDJ.jpg After: http://i.imgur.com/nqCSQ7f.jpg http://i.imgur.com/4ib8hYI.jpg

First day of ownership http://i.imgur.com/pEhhxOG.jpg http://i.imgur.com/YNZ1Qx1.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ny5P5wr.jpg

2006 JDM Subaru Legacy 3.0R BLE in Newport Blue Interior/Exterior: STI front lip + lip skirt Grilles, 4 options: Stock 91121AG150 Mesh J1017AG080 Spec.B Honeycomb 91122AG100 Zero/Sports Carbon 0104024 Rear spoiler E7210AG000 Front/rear splash guards J1010AG221/J1010AG264 Rear bumper fog/reflector replaced with covers (outer: 57731AG840, 57731AG850 + inner: 57731AG861, 57731AG871) McGard number plate lock bolts J1077YA004 LED parking lights LED panels interior/trunk lights Amber turning lights bulbs replaced with silver/mirror coated bulbs 2-din conversion kit H6217AG911 Momo leather gear knob C1017AG030 STI pedal covers C8110AG010 Alloy inserts sill plates E1010AG000 Prorack S-wing flush crossbar roofracks Prorack Cargo Box 10 Engine: Samco Sport intake pipe 40TB1683 HKS Super Hybrid filter 70017-AF001 Beatrush by Laile radiator cooling plate Blitz electronic throttle controller Exhaust: 2 options: HKS ES Premium mufflers Liberal Albero Euro quad tip mufflers Suspension: Ohlins fixed perch damper adjustable struts Apexi yellow springs Beatrush by Laile front strut brace Beatrush by Laile brake cylinder stopper Beatrush by Laile rear strut brace Cusco Front Lower Arm Bar Version II 686 477 A Cusco Lower Arm Bar Version II Rear 684 478 A STI Pillowball Rear Lateral Arms ST2029021000 UltraRacing Lower Bar Rear RL2-1431 OEM Tribeca 25mm front swaybar 20401XA00A + 25mm bushes 20414XA01A Cusco swaybar links 680 318 B Zero/Sports 21mm rear swaybar + bushes Cusco pillowbal rear swaybar links 684 317 A Cusco rear swaybar mounts reinforcement brackets 684 316 B Cusco rear swaybar lower bracket 684 316 A Brakes: Brembo 4 pot front + 2 pot rear Brembo rotors[/color] Dixcel M type pads front/rear Safebrake braided lines Motul 600 Wheels: Prodrive GC-7C 18x7.5 ET48 British Gold (not to be confused with non-forged PFF7) Volk Racing Rays steel lug nuts in black + valve caps Bridgestone Potenza S001 225/40/18 Bridgestone Potenza RE002 225/40/18 - spare set BBS RG-R 18x7.5 ET49 - RIP Most recent photographs:

That Genome muffler looks a bit short, sedan version? Got disappointed with Genomes, not sure what all the buzz is about - very light (which is not bad) but so easy to dent/scratch, pipework is not even 2.5", sound-wise I'd say each to their own. Sold mine after a month