AWDriver Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I'm living in Japan until 2016 and thinking of bringing home some JDM parts for my US 06 Legacy GT. Not sure what though... I know some things (like exhaust) can be cheaper back in the states. The only modification I have now is koni's. Dont want to go crazy. Thinking mainly body/chassis bracing, exterior (nothing requiring painting), and/or interior. Any suggestions? Pics would be helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayInVA Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 How easy would it be for you to bring parts home? Would it be any cheaper than just sourcing the materials when your'e back in the states? I say go for the whole JDM STI front fascia: http://www.hkc-speed.com/images/uploads/bl5-bumper/30r/1.bmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDriver Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Bringing it back is no problem. Working here on assignment, parts would be shipped back with my home goods, no cost. Also $ to ¥ is strong. The car is getting up there in age. Body is in decent shape but not nice enough to put freshly painted parts on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 buy everything you can!! jdm headlights power mirrors, window visor, tail light garnish, headlight eyebrow, spats, spoiler, jdm engine covers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 YOu might need a second crate for your larger than normal supply of home goods. :-) Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDriver Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Eyebrows are a good idea and maybe gialla halo ring. As for the head and tail lights, are they that much different? From what I can tell here the headlight corner has no yellow and the taillights aren't noticeable. How about interior center console? Anyone know if a JDM grill will fill a US bumper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Jdm bumpers for sure! Need bumper,bumper beam,fogs,grill, and a few other bits but just look here. Hella JDM yo http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/official-jdm-conversion-aftermarket-body-thread-112608.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2e2vin Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Basically anything cosmetic or has to do with handling/chassis. A lot of power parts and dampers/springs already available in the States. Biggest one, for me, is JDM dual-DIN climate control. Price is ridiculous for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaasaiWarrior Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Rent a large container for shipping, take orders, make some large $$$$ profit! 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Spec B Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 ^ What he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Aftermarket cosmetic parts should be easier to come by. Otherwise look for tuned by sti/s402 parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GipsySpec.B Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Grab anything S402, even if you don't want it there are loads of fellow LGT enthusiasts that would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannya Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 ^Yes. I be Happy with just a badge to decorate my JDM grille. +7 HP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowNaza86 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Bilstein coilovers...lots of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDriver Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 My list so far is... Cusco braces and sway bars Exterior- Eye lids Taillights (used ) and garnish Grill without bumper? Interior- Double din with climate, but I didn't have any plan to change the headunit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 My list so far is... Cusco braces and sway bars Exterior- Eye lids Taillights (used ) and garnish Grill without bumper? Interior- Double din with climate, but I didn't have any plan to change the headunit If you can find a good front end from a wrecked spec b, its a really good looking front end. Plus I don't think a jdm grille fits on a usdm bumper. At least for 05-07. the jdm headlights are a good look also, try to find a pair. And if you can get extra sets of the cusco braces, let me know I have paypal ready. Another category of parts you want to look for is STi Genome. they at least made a gauge pack, strut bar and exhaust for the LGT, possibly more, its hard to find a catalog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I'm looking for one of these. When you find one, let me know. I'll need spare parts, too. Paypal standing by. http://th04.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2013/186/3/f/subaru_brz_gt300_front_by_dangeruss-d6bq6sl.jpg Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDriver Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Searching through used parts and found these... Found these strut tower braces. STI and STi Genome. Any opinions on which? http://www.i-parts.co.jp/used/detail.asp?td=2990408 http://www.i-parts.co.jp/used/detail.asp?td=2927620 Also HID headlights. Looks like someone put halos but its missing the ballast. Think they come cheap though http://www.i-parts.co.jp/used/detail.asp?td=2785096 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Genome is the rarer and more desirable strut bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDriver Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Got this... http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk176/amarinell/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1463004179600_zpspur9ksky.jpg Still on the search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SockMonkey Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I see these on eBay. I'd LOVE a set. If only they weren't so pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDriver Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 OnOn sale at my local parts store for around $500.they wiped off the layer of dust before buying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotofan Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Pick up a rear sway bar. It's a nice little upgrade. I put something here like all the cool people, except there's nothing cool to put here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDriver Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 I plan to get Cusco front and rear. They are decently less. Im at loss because I'm on a budget, exterior stuff isn't worth it for a 10yr old car with 160k miles.not sure what else for the interior. Double din is nnice but don't want to drop the cash on a head unit. Only worth it for an Android auto headunit I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabo Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I plan to get Cusco front and rear. They are decently less. Im at loss because I'm on a budget, exterior stuff isn't worth it for a 10yr old car with 160k miles.not sure what else for the interior. Double din is nnice but don't want to drop the cash on a head unit. Only worth it for an Android auto headunit I think How much is the Cusco stuff runnning you If you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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