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I buy stock paper filters in bulk to save money and change every 6 months to 1 year and it keeps my allergies at bay. Its dusty here in Phoenix AZ so I'm OK with changing them out fairly often.

I've been VERY pleased with Michelin AS3+ tires on both a 2015 wrx I owned, and my current 2019 legacy 3.6r. Handle well, quiet, impressive in rain too. They are not inexpensive... but I put a lot of value in a quality tire and am willing to pay accordingly - its a good time to buy when Costco has a sale on michelins and install

My 2019 3.6r is pretty quiet... after swapping the stock crap tires for Michelin AS3+ tires... YMMV.

 

There is a great site run by a guy names Don who just retired this year. Grab the info here before he retires the site: https://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/

 

Check out the "3 steps to quiet a vehicle" and go into the rabbit hole as deep as you dare... I've used all of his products on multiple vehicles and highly recommend them, just have to source the materials yourself now that he doesn't sell directly anymore... the information on his site is still 100% valid and useful though.

Hey, I have a 2019 Legacy 3.6R and purchased a set of 2014 STI Limited wheels in hyper silver the same size and ET as shown in your post. I was going to run the stock Eagle LS2s (225/50 R18) till. next summer before going to Michelin Sport A/S3+ in a 245/45 R18 size.

 

Did you have to run a spacer to clear the front strut or was there sufficient clearance with the OEM LS2 tires in 225/50 R18?

 

Discount Tire won't install the LS2s on the STI wheel since they are specified for a maximum rim width of 8". You ran the stock LS2s did you have any issues. with them?

 

My view is that "stretching" them 1/4" on each side of the tire is nothing to be concerned about.

 

Appreciate any feedback that you or other forum members can offer.

 

Thanks, Bez

 

I have those wheels and running 255/45/18 michelin as/3+ tires. Also running eibach lowering springs. no rubbing, great ride quality. Personally, I would not run a 225 on those wheels. YMMV

 

Whichever you decide on make sure you take it on a high speed (60 or so) test drive because there's more than a few people on this site that say the 6th gen is unstable at high speeds.

 

I go around 90 mph twice a day on my way to work and back and never had a problem. In fact its quite stable, smooth, and quiet. I have upgraded the rear sway bar to the STI one, and have decent tires, FWIW. Even still, didn't have a problem before those changes. Tires do make a world of a difference and stock tires usually suck.

Thanks to all for the info in this thread (and some others on here, particularly gteaser).

 

Just installed the Eibach lowering springs on my 2019 legacy 3.6r without issue. Springs were listed for the 2010-2012 (5th gen) but fit fine when I installed them as previously confirmed by gteaser. Part number used was 7722.140. ~$120 shipped brand new from Eibach as they are clearing them out. I ordered over the phone using their main phone #. Good service!

 

install was straight forward, no issues following the factory service manual.

 

Wheels are off a 2013 sti, (just refinished/powdercoated) BBS forged 18x8.5" +55 with 255/45/18 michelin AS3's

 

spring comparison:

 

 

 

assembled - eibach on left OEM on right:

 

before:

 

after:

 

I am parting with the old wheels/tires. Posted on the local craigslist...

 

Installed the eibach springs today as promised:

i know i know, legacy forum but... im here for more info and hopefully to snag a set of Legacy 18s.

 

'18 limited- ceramic coated, philips 2800k fogs for fall/winter and matching 6000k for spring/summer, weather techs, JDM grille, 20mm rear swaybar, LEDs swapped anywhere a halogen was present in the interior and diode dynamics reverse lights

 

Nice! I did the same thing with LEDs on the interior, weathertechs, jdm grille, sway bar, and ceramic coating LOL.

 

 

 

Also got some BBS wheels and new tires on with lowering springs waiting in the garage... hopefully next weekend I can get those on too.

I can finally add to this thread!!!!

 

sti forged bbs wheels (18x8.5) I picked up used. They had some rash and needed refinishing, so I had them powder coated by a local shop in platinum silver. I wanted a darker silver, but I'll have to live with these for now... at least until the tires wear out and I can justify getting another color

 

tires are michelin pilot sport as3+ in 255/45/18 (speedo is only -0.66% off from stock)

 

eibach lowering springs are on order, waiting for them to arrive...

 

Ok. What I’m saying is that those numbers are ridiculously high for a stock 3.6r. It’s probably just a super high reading dyno. If that’s wheel horsepower then that car dynos the same as most STI’s, which is beyond ridiculous.

 

 

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that's why I asked him for the results of a stock 2015 wrx on the same dyno for comparison. Heck, and STi would work too.... numbers on a dyno mean nothing on their own....

Just tested to see what the 2018 does on the dyno and it got 231 to the wheels with 260 ft-lbs of torque.

 

 

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Nice. What's a stock 2015+ wrx do on that dyno for comparison?

I miss the blue tinge from the Carbide Gray this replaced- that said, I think this is the best color available for this car. I haven't made any cosmetic changes to the outside aside from installing Tail-as-Turn modules in the rear (the LED brake lights make much better turn signals), but I thought I'd share the small change I made to the inside.

 

I called my local dealer and got the part numbers for the gloss-black window switch bezels available on the Legacy Sport/Outback Touring, then I ordered them. Just installed them today- I'm really happy with how they look compared to the old Matte ones, and how they match the steering wheel in my Limited.

 

Can you share the part numbers for the gloss trim? Nice touch, might have to do that on mine... Any details on the install? Hoping it was fairly straight forward.

 

All the Chrome is Blacked our on my Legacy. Aftermarket Wheels and Fatter tires. Going to add the STI lip next.

 

So what are the wheel/tire sizes? Looks good!!

Nice great dealership> what was the outcome?

 

Still fighting... SOA says they don't print vin plates and the local department of motor vehicles does. Contacted AZ DMV and they said they don't print vin plates and to contact the MFG..... so I'm trying to escalate to someone at SOA to help me. It can't be OK for me to NOT have a VIN plate. its federal and state law to have one displayed there (I did the research and printed out for reference).

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!

 

I just had my windshield replaced due to rock chip and came to discover... the tech that replaced my dash forgot TO MOVE THE VIN PLATE TO THE NEW DASH.

 

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I called the dealership that did the work and they thought I was wrong and told me to fly a kite... I showed up and showed them the car and the pictures I took and after bringing it to the service manager he finally believed me and went through the warranty paperwork related to the dash replacement.. Sure enough, on page 8 he saw the paragraph explaining the process to move the VIN plate from the old dash to the new one... He went back and spoke to every tech there and no one has done this for any dash replacements :-0 . Really?

 

So now I'm waiting to hear back from the dealer after they try to figure out how to order me a new VIN plate....

 

Guys - make sure you check this when you pick up your car. For those that had theirs done, go check right now and confirm they did move the plate over.

Checking in this thread with my 08 spec.b!

 

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Just to help you on future replies... check out the "M Quote" button. Click that button for each post you want to reply to, then hit "NEW REPLY" at the bottom of the thread. That way you aren't making 9 seperate posts, but one single post with 9 responses. a lot easier to read that way.

knowing you are already started and have willing labor, I take back what I said and wish you the best of luck! keep us posted on the progress please...

yeah really need to consider starting with an actual GT. unless time and money are overflowing for you... it'll be a smarter that way. not saying its impossible, but its going to cost more than the GT you really want, AND at the end of the day.. it'll still be a 2.5i and likely decreased in value.

A lot of great information here covertrussian, thanks for posting so much detail!

 

To add to ScottFW's post on tires, I've had great luck on multiple vehicles with the Michi AS3's in both the mid atlantic, midwest, and southwest (now live in AZ). I used to run a dedicated winter in OH and the DMV even though it was a bit overkill. Nowadays the AS3s are great for phoenix weather, and the occasional trip up north to Flagstaff and Payson where the weather does get colder/wetter. The AS3's I've also noticed are really good in the rain.

Arizona went to an e55 only blend year round I was really wanting flexfuel with e85 but even still the e55 is a lot nicer than the crappy 91 we get. I'd be doing this if it were available... 2008 LGT spec B.

EDIT: sorry I posted in the wrong section... I can move it to the outback photos section... my bad

 

Really glad my wife picked the lapis blue for her 3.6R! Really looks nice after a good detail. What can I say.... we like the color blue.....

 

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what kind of compression / leakdown numbers is your engine showing right now? That'd be the first thing I'd check before aiming for "300 hp".

 

the stock intake manifold is FAR from the first bottleneck in your quest for more power.

 

do you have a tuner yet? These are really questions that should be answered by that person - finding a reputable tuner is KEY to a reliable subaru.

you didnt say where you live, and you're looking for a local shop to do the install? Fill out your profile a bit more or let us know.

 

Also, this might help as another option: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/official-dual-hvac-double-din-jdm-kit-thread-113589.html

I will be taking my car in for the recall soon. I'll mention this light came on recently and see if it's fixed with the recall. Already had issues with this dealer, so I'll pull in the service manager if needed.

 

I wouldn't expect them to fix this, as technically its another part of the system that the recall doesn't really cover. I'd expect they would quote a price to replace the entire assembly based on what I've seen others post here. But if they do decide to do something, please let us know!