LatentWagen Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Glad to hear these babies can last! I'm looking to pick up one with 140K+ miles on it very soon. The mileage has me worried but it is just a number after all. Service history and condition/care for the vehicle seems to have much more weight in terms of life of a car. Will be checking back in this thread to see what other goodies you add! The two factors are usage and service history. My car was not abused, and it was serviced properly, and in a timely manner. Even so, the head gaskets were on their way out before I got the car, in all likelihood. I was lucky enough to see the eventual failure Don't get me wrong, they are great cars, and punch way above their weight. However, as with any Subaru running the turbo 2.5, it's wise to keep a rebuild fund at the ready. ... and here's a pic 'o the day. http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=195566&d=1414728702 LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Winter setup has been on for a bit... may get a chance to put the snows to use, with some weather coming this Wednesday. Parking lot pic: http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=197456&stc=1&d=1416879945 LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Deer Subaru fan: http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=198756&d=1418605712 LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Pics like that one make me wish it snowed here, but then I remember I'd have to shovel snow 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Yep, shoveling snow sucks... but sometimes the wind does most of the job for you http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=201630&stc=1&d=1422378822 And a shot from a few weeks back for contrast's sake: http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=201631&stc=1&d=1422378823 LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Installed the ProcessWest TMIC. Nice piece of gear, and much easier to install than the OEM unit. Holds boost, too http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=203538&stc=1&d=1424920224 I may shorten or reroute a few vac hoses, but it's not so bad for an hour's work. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Obligatory gas-up shot. V-Powah! http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=204758&stc=1&d=1426467897 LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I see you're on STi BBS's, what size tire are you running? Every time I've looked at putting 17's on my spec.B the funky tire sizes kept me with my 18's. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 225/45/17... maybe a bit small for the wheel-well, but it works for me. I'd like 18" wheels but the potholes around here are freakin' brutal. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Interesting, notice your speedo being off much? Pretty sure you should be at like 225/55/17 to maintain the correct overall tire diameter. 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted March 16, 2015 Moderators Share Posted March 16, 2015 225/55 is outback size. Crazy big! "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 I think it reads a few MPH high at highway speed. Not concerned, it gives me the illusion of better MPG LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmpequeno Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Car looks great! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Thanks man! Had her for over two years now; it's been a nice journey LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 225/55 is outback size. Crazy big! Yeah 215/45/18 is crazy big too and actually I was off. The tire that would maintain the correct over all diameter is 225/50/17 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yeah 215/45/18 is crazy big too and actually I was off. The tire that would maintain the correct over all diameter is 225/50/17 Gearing advantage homie! I think it's like a 5% difference in rolling diameter, no big deal. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GTO TT Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 So you're saying you like shifting more in 1-4? 2003 Baja 5MT 2016 Outback 2.5i Premium w/Eyesight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted March 16, 2015 Moderators Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yeah 215/45/18 is crazy big too and actually I was off. The tire that would maintain the correct over all diameter is 225/50/17 I run 225/45r17s in the winter, 235/45r18s in the summer--spec.b drivetrain. I'm going to upsize my winters to 235/45r17s I think. Need to swap out my ABS module with one from a spec.b to make things closer to "right". "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 So you're saying you like shifting more in 1-4? If I didn't like shifting, I'd drive an autotragic! I also waste gas on two throttle blips for every downshift, so, um, yea I run 225/45r17s in the winter, 235/45r18s in the summer--spec.b drivetrain. I'm going to upsize my winters to 235/45r17s I think. I might go 235/45 next winter, but would want to upsize to a by 8" wheel. I gots no love for the squirms. I'm eally liking the WinterSport 4D, I had my co-worker giggling as we went sideways around a circular exit ramp. Nice tire! LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 Wiped down the engine bay. 167k and going strong! http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=209406&stc=1&d=1432504987 LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 With GF's 9-2X Aero at the beach... http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=211809&stc=1&d=1435701651 LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=212081&stc=1&d=1436117243 Swear I have both side-view mirrors. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=214358&stc=1&d=1439140584 LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 A couple of driving pics from this weekend. I think I need some proper rolling shots, though http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=216088&stc=1&d=1441686396 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=216089&stc=1&d=1441686396 LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Put the front lip on. and took this yesterday as a storm was rolling in. First post updated with new pics, as well. http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=216365&stc=1&d=1442172306 LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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