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Will do! Tires are coming in today and I have new wheels on order (Used this as an excuse to buy a new set).
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Thanks for the review and the link!
Discovered that my passenger front tire has a moderate leak, so I ordered a set today. Price went up a little ($238.08 shipped), but that's nothing for a tire from a good, known company. Always swore by Nokian snow tires, so I'm sure these will be excellent All Seasons.
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It's been mentioned a few times already in this thread, but front/rear brake bias really needs to be considered when modifying your braking system.
Here's a good quick read on the subject based on BBK options for the BRZ: https://sickmint79.kinja.com/ats-and-other-bbk-swaps-vs-the-86-frs-brz-1786142903
While it may not look as cool, a good set of matching pads front/rear that are appropriate for how you're using the car (Street/"spirited driving", Autocross, etc), along with fresh fluid and good lines will go a long way for most people.
Obviously you have different needs if you are doing serious track time, but at that level you're probably not looking at this braking setup anyway.
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Also interested when they're available again.
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Add me to the Interested list.
Legacy GT engine fail.....rebuild or sell for scrap?
in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
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Echoing the above, which is that you need to decide how much you like the car, along with what putting $5-7k into it will get you for reliability versus other options, such as taking on a car loan or buying a used car with that same money.
How solid is the car other than the motor situation?
I'm just digging out of a similar hole myself, where I picked up an '08 Legacy GT, only to need a new short block after a few months of owning it. Since the car was otherwise in great condition, I decided to spend the money.
All said and done, your estimate of $8k was spot on for me, although that included a built short block with forged pistons, IAG air oil separator, rebuilt heads, VF52, catted downpipe, tune, incidentals, and shop labor.
Either way, good luck with the decision!