GTEASER Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 They made a 5th Gen SpecB ? GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I think thats what Conducks said about his car? EDIT: doh I think i'm wrong My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy.B Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Maybe its just a GT with some STI parts? I figured Japan got it but they never made a USDM Timothy.B's 2011 LEGACY 3.6R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarang Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Many of the GTs didn't come with the shield you speak of even though there are bolt holes already in place. I ended up putting one on at around 40k miles since it was a cheap part and easy to install. I didn't have the shield either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 RSB! The steering isn't terrible but the rear body roll is. And if your getting a MT then the shift stop and SSA/brass bushing (depending on which SSA you go with) are #2-3 IMO. have you done this steering lockdown mod? I'll agree on a sway bar, but not shifter mods. Seriously this an awesome mod. It actually makes a seriously big difference to the way the car handles in normal everyday driving, including cruising down the highway. What do you use more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I'm so used to it that I don't even notice it anymore, steering is precise and it makes it so easy to go around corners. If I started all my mods over, this would be the first one before RSB. See? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrider28 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I don't disagree with it being an awesome cheap mod by any means. But as for necessity mods I see things that fix issues first, then going to the mods that enhance. I would honestly say do them all at once lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashwinearl Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 So the best I can tell, this option will not work for the Legacy. Thanks to wrxwhit measuring his as being 10.25" long after he replaced it because of a binding issue in the u-joints, and a seller on NASIOC who was parting out a wrecked 2015 STi and measuring his at 9.0", the difference is too big. Maybe the 2008-2014 STi will be longer and fit since the 2015 STi part doesn't cross reference to earlier STi's. Just wanted to save this info for future reference. Is the longer length needed specific to the 2010-2014 model years? Are you aware if any of the model year STI Solid linkages will work on a 2005 LGT? I've got a 2005 and want to tighten up steering response. In Underdog's STI steering rack swap thread there is a picture of a 2005 LGT linkage next to a 2015 STI linkage and they look similar length. While the nice solution is the solid linkage, I am wondering if I should just do the lock down to avoid getting into it only to realize the STI linkage won't work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 the 05-09 are much shorter than the 10+ so the sti one should bolt right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 While the nice solution is the solid linkage, I am wondering if I should just do the lock down to avoid getting into it only to realize the STI linkage won't work Probably. There is really no downside. It's not like there are parts that will wear out or something. Plus less work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I don't disagree with it being an awesome cheap mod by any means. But as for necessity mods I see things that fix issues first, then going to the mods that enhance. I would honestly say do them all at once lol. While I agree, I respectfully disagree that this doesn't fix an "issue". I don't see how the OEM sway bar is more of an issue than the steering bushing slop. Same goes for the front lower control arm vertical bushings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cww516 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I was gonna ask, since you have both- would you say replacing the LCA bushings does more to cut down on "wandering" in a crosswind at highway speeds than the lockdown would? I would think so, since the lockdown goes into the steering system upstream of the rack, and that section of the steering shaft should be held in place by the power steering system until the wheel is turned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 LCA bushings all the way. I only replaced one, actually, and even that made a huge difference. I need a non-offset one for the other side, which I don't currently have. And don't change the front/horizontal one since that can cause a tonne of NVH and doesn't offer much benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 ^^^I have a new set of avo ones and I didn't install them, and don't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrider28 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 While I agree, I respectfully disagree that this doesn't fix an "issue". I don't see how the OEM sway bar is more of an issue than the steering bushing slop. Same goes for the front lower control arm vertical bushings. Well I'm just used to old vehicles my previous DD vehicle was a 94 Mazda B4000 4wd which was the newest, till now, vehicle I've ever driven. So this "slop" you speak of is something I'm way accustomed to and do npt notice. However this lock down is on the list after I take care of a few big maintenance items. Then I'll see what all the fuss is about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cww516 Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I feel you on that one. Just moving to a newer vehicle was enough of an improvement in steering feel (for now, I've definitely noticed the vagueness now that I know to look for it), but getting blown around like I'm driving a semi is new to me as well, and a little more distressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 I can't say that the steering is much a concern to me either, I turn the wheels the car goes that way...the RSB was an issue especially with the crosswinds on our long flat roads and going slightly over the speed limit just exacerbates things. I would venture to guess most of us have only ever driven cars with vague steering feedback anyway. Although my 03 forester had a good tight steering to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Damn, I go away for a little while and end up with more things to buy for 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Legacygt.com where the enabling never stops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootyologist Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I installed this yesterday from under the car. Super easy. Took maybe half an hour and I took my time. There must be a ton more room to access from below on the GT. I took a quick peek on my 3.6 while replacing an air/fuel sensor, and you would need a baby arm to reach up in there. Anyone with a 3.6 installed this?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 There must be a ton more room to access from below on the GT. I took a quick peek on my 3.6 while replacing an air/fuel sensor, and you would need a baby arm to reach up in there. Anyone with a 3.6 installed this?? Since the position of the front axle and transmission is the same in all Legacys regardless of engine/tranny combo, I would suspect the access would be the same. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy.B Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I took a look at it the other day. I think I could access it better from the top than the bottom. Same goes for all the sparkplugs. The top bolt on the steering joint is easy to get to. The bottom one looks a little tricky. Would you consider this a good mod for everyday driving? I'm in total agreement of the steering. After driving a Ford Focus and a VW Jetta before getting this car, to me it feels like trying to steer a barge sometimes. Timothy.B's 2011 LEGACY 3.6R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Would you consider this a good mod for everyday driving? I'm in total agreement of the steering. After driving a Ford Focus and a VW Jetta before getting this car, to me it feels like trying to steer a barge sometimes. It's perfectly fine for daily driving. My LGT is my daily, and I'm still pretty happy with the lockdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conducks Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I do have a Spec-B 5th Gen, will take a photo of the steering joint asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conducks Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Can't measure it currently but here is a picture http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160303/697d0e7c59f88ee0824d7b729d6b46cd.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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