ashwinearl Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 2005 LGT Wagon 5 speed. 71k miles -All maintenance done by Mach V in VA. -Kartboy short shifter and kartboy bushings I've got $1000, basic tools and basic mechanical skills. What's a suggested combination of next mods? Bang for the buck is my focus for a safe, fun daily driver. I'm currently thinking -Rallitek endlinks (on sale now) -Whiteline rear adjustable sway bar Cobb AP -Stage 1 tune. I am also considering VAG cable and open source etune which would free up significant amount towards partial stage 2. Up Pipe/Down pipe, custom map. Need suggestions for good combinations and good fitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Rear sway bar with the braces for the sway bar support. My wagon has Invidia catless up/dn pipes. Use http://www.tuningalliance.com for your open source tuning. Mike knows these cars pretty well. Just tell him I sent you. I bought my up/dp from his site. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted June 28, 2013 Moderators Share Posted June 28, 2013 With a $1000, I would recommend picking one or the other: power or suspension? If you pick power, heres an idea: -Catted downpipe ($350) -Stock STi Catless Up Pipe ($75) -BP TMIC Kit ($90) -Random replacement gaskets ($50) -Opensource etune ($150) TOTAL = $715 If you pick suspension you have a number of options. Sways, sway mounts, end links, struts, and springs just to name a few. Sounds like you're local to VA and I might be getting rid of my struts / springs shortly depending on your timeline Either way, from my own experience I would recommend replacing the struts / springs together before doing a full sway bar setup. The return from struts / springs is huge. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I agree - suspension pays off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 BMB is right, The Koni's and Epic springs transformed the wagon, it handles better then the 09 Spec B. It has stock sway bars. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted June 28, 2013 Moderators Share Posted June 28, 2013 I've run full sways / endlinks on an LGT wagon, aftermarket struts/springs on an OBXT, and now aftermarket struts / springs with a full sway/endlink setup on an OBXT. The biggest difference was realized from the struts/springs. Followed by just adding sways to a stock setup. Adding sways to the setup with aftermarket struts / springs already installed gave the least improvement out of the three setups. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 For that you can go stage 2 and that's what I'd do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Yes, I have to agree again. I'm driving the Spec B now as my DD while the tranny is out of the wagon. On the same flyovers and exit ramps at the same speeds, the wagon has a lot less body roll then the Spec. The Spec rides better but with a little wieght the wagon rides nice too. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer1.8 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Cash is for all $1 bills. Strip club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I'd go -CNT Downpipe (I went Catless cause I dont care about trees, and its cheaper, $210) depends on your location really. -An uppipe for under $80 sti catless, or anything really, its just a pipe. -Stage 2 etune and Vag com cable $160 - $50 dollars for some 1" and 2" titanium wrap and clamps -$90 dollars for bmb tmic bulletproof kit so $590 for proper stage 2 - Some springs - 250-300 dollars. Then I would save and wait for the end/beginning of the year Koni sale get a set for 500 bucks. -A hotchkis sway bar set (325-350) -kartboy endlinks (200 for full set) -Some front lower control caster adding bushings(125 for front rear, and 50 for front front) -whiteline bumpsteer and roll center kit if your springs lower the car(225) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Cash is for all $1 bills. Strip club If we're going that route, You can send it to my PayPal account. PM me I'll give you the info. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I would suggest Konis and springs. You probably need the struts anyway so it's a double bonus. -Mike Paisan AZP's First Private Track Event, June 19 at NJMP Thunderbolt $315 including Classroom and Mentor! http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/145749898/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/logos/perf1.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Nice set of tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Ill send you my PayPal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 $1k worth of chee-tos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE-OTTO Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 BMB is right, The Koni's and Epic springs transformed the wagon, it handles better then the 09 Spec B. It has stock sway bars. Def my next setup once these H-techs blow the KYBs lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Send it to me. That will spend it for you and I'll use it for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaNu1142 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Donation to legacygt.com. Best $30 I've ever spent. Tits mcgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawk222 Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 IMO-suspension and braking are always my first steps in any upgrade path. Just my $.02;) That said, I love my koni/epic setup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 handling / braking > speed/power. imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventysix Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 from my experience w/ other cars, suspension tuning is the best way to go first. if you shop right, that 1K of yours will go a long way. shop when there are huge discounts like this july4th weekend, a lot of online places have 10% off or more. just my 2cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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