soba noodle Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 And yet another update (was meant to be before the Z/S but I just got carried away ) I now have my very own roofbox. Perfect timing - got it just before, well actually midway, to the mountains to do some hiking. It is a Prorack Cargo Box 10 - perfect size for a sedan and perfect match with Prorack S bars. Don't have to "steal" my dad's roof box anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 This car looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I really like the old exhaust you had with the larger double wall round tips. It fit with the bumper cutouts much better. If you could find a way to modify the cutouts in the bumper to fit the square tips better I think they could look just as good. I really like the blue that your 3.0 is. It is a very beautiful car and I'm looking forward to seeing what more you are going to do with it. 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twall Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 My USDM 3.0R seems so neglected in comparison. But my Ruby will be getting some presents this Spring. Trying to figure out what to do with my headlights and I now have a grille predicament because my current aftermarket one is damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soba noodle Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Had a productive Sunday evening: Tribeca Front swaybar 20401XA00ATribeca swaybar bushes 20414XA01A x2Adjustable swaybar linksNew headers gaskets (just because I was there ) 44011AG040Mid section donut gasket 44011AE031Mid section new bolts/springs/nuts (much easier to deal with now, old ones got a bit rusty and rounded) 44059AA010, 44044AA010, 902350004Throttle body gasket 16175AA310 All up took me about two hours, the whole process was pretty cruisy. Gave the new swaybar a few coats of satin black to make it look a bit more presentable. The car feels so much firmer after both swaybars were installed, am pretty happy with the outcome. Now I just need to get some reinforcement brackets for the rear mounts before I snap them, considering getting a set of Cusco brackets as I just cannot justify paying $100 + shipping to NZ for AVO stuff. Old sway undone, headers "dropped", ready to go out Tribeca vs Legacy Tribeca bar installed New adjustable links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Mac Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 That's a seriously meaty bar compared to the stock one. Atleast the avo one has a 3rd mounting point though. If you wanted to do it cheap couldn't you just go to an engineering firm and say mate I want a piece of steel with a 90 degree fold and two holes, and they'll do it for next to nothing. And will look the same as cusco after some blue spray paint. That's my plan when I finally get around to it 2000 Legacy B4 RSK - SOLD 2006 Legacy BP5 GT Spec B wagon - Garage Thread 2011 VW T5 van 2.0L of turbo diesel awesomeness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soba noodle Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 That's a seriously meaty bar compared to the stock one. Atleast the avo one has a 3rd mounting point though. If you wanted to do it cheap couldn't you just go to an engineering firm and say mate I want a piece of steel with a 90 degree fold and two holes, and they'll do it for next to nothing. And will look the same as cusco after some blue spray paint. That's my plan when I finally get around to it Cusco is $99 to my door via 41, I can probably try to get it a bit cheaper. AVO would set me back 150-160 at least. Doubt any workshop would do it for less than $50, unless you have some connections and I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyGT Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) So, tribeca sway bar huh? I like where this is going, I found i had a weak link this week when I brought the car to the garage, just another reason to upgrade I was wondering... Does the rear sway from the tribeca fit too? Or just the front? Seems like a cheaper alternative than buying after-market legacy parts! Edited March 2, 2015 by SneakyGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98legwag Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 So, tribeca sway bar huh? I like where this is going, I found i had a weak link this week when I brought the car to the garage, just another reason to upgrade I was wondering... Does the rear sway from the tribeca fit too? Or just the front? Seems like a cheaper alternative than buying after-market legacy parts! Keep in mind the Tribeca fsb fits the NA cars, not the GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyGT Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Thank you, sir, for clearing that up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soba noodle Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 I know, I know... : Still reckon the recessed grilles look better on these cars than ones flush with the bumpers. I'm actually thinking the opposite - but that's probably more about personal preferences or a desired look one would aim for. A few "recessed" Corazon/ZS grilles on CS and I wouldn't say I like them that much but they do suit those cars, i.e more sportier look. BUT.. I now have a Zero/Sports carbon grille Still haven't decided whether I like it or not, the other one definitely looks classier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Mac Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Good call. Bloody love those grilles, but you are right, definately aimed at people going for a sportier setup rather than a subtle, refined look. 2000 Legacy B4 RSK - SOLD 2006 Legacy BP5 GT Spec B wagon - Garage Thread 2011 VW T5 van 2.0L of turbo diesel awesomeness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyGT Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Well, god damn. LOVE IT. I have a CF grille but I cant find a zerosports or corazon emblem to fill in the empty space :/ Can't wait to see what else you'll swap into/onto your car:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soba noodle Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 BBS crapped themselves, time for some new wheels. After considering a few options (including an idea of running 18x8 et38 which I'm glad I did not proceed with as it would have required a fair bit of rolling) I settled on a classy set of Prodrive GC-7C in British Gold, pretty much the same specs as the BBS: 18x7.5 ET48 forged and all that, will easily accommodate Brebmos shall I decide to got that route. These came from Japan wrapped in Potenza S001, I'll keep less than a year old set of RE002's as a spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam007 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Great taste in wheels! Love those Prodrive wheels hard to find these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 BBS crapped themselves, time for some new wheels. I'm curious what happened to your BBS's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soba noodle Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Great taste in wheels! Love those Prodrive wheels hard to find these days. Been told the wheels were hand picked in Japan (original Japanese owner decided to go VIP style for his Legacy wagon - 20" alloys, air suspension etc). Kinda believe the story - the wheels are very conservative 95%, hardly any marks, all stickers are there. 07C are much "prettier" than 07J they were replaced with, imho, love the concave. I'm curious what happened to your BBS's. Developed a few cracks ---> started leaking air . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Developed a few cracks ---> started leaking air . That totally sucks, they are one of my favorite rims. The Prodrives are also very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soba noodle Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 That totally sucks, they are one of my favorite rims. The Prodrives are also very nice. BBS came from Japan on 215/35/18 Bridgestones - I reckon that's what was slowly killing the forged wheels, way too low profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schumacher Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Man we always get shafted in North America... Awesome Leggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98legwag Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 BBS came from Japan on 215/35/18 Bridgestones - I reckon that's what was slowly killing the forged wheels, way too low profile. What size tires did yours have stock? The 3.0R base in the US has 215/45/17 and the limited has 215/45/18. My car is the limited with the 18s, but I have been thinking about going down to a 17 and running WRX size 235/45/17 tires. They will be meatier and cheaper than the stock 18s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haight 05LGT Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Any sound clips of the exhaust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soba noodle Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 What size tires did yours have stock? The 3.0R base in the US has 215/45/17 and the limited has 215/45/18. My car is the limited with the 18s, but I have been thinking about going down to a 17 and running WRX size 235/45/17 tires. They will be meatier and cheaper than the stock 18s. Stock was 215/45/17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soba noodle Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Any sound clips of the exhaust? None sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haight 05LGT Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 None sorry Make one?....Please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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