maxnova Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Your legacy looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 welcome to the forum. I'd suggest reading threads like this in their entirety before you post 'your legacy looks good' after it burned to the ground. I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I'm going to come back to this, because a few others have addressed it as well. It is not just a car. It's a big part of your life that you have a lot of strong memories tied to, and losing the car somehow feels like you're taking something away from the memories associated with it. I got my LGT in 2012. My neighbor was a car enthusiast into Subarus, and got me into the local Subaru club. A significant chunk of the friends I hang out with today are because of that group, and by extension that car. I took my honeymoon in that car. Thousands of miles and multiple weeks of road trip between St. Paul and San Diego. It took me to Rushmore, SLC, San Fran, Sonoma Raceway, Laguna Seca, LA, Solana Beach, Las Vegas, and home again. When I got home from my 2nd deployment, the car took me to Chicago, the Air Force museum, Lexington KY, Williamsburg VA, Road Atlanta, Ft. Walton Beach, and Nashville. Both coasts and the gulf, accomplished. I had over 1000 miles on the racetrack on that car. With minimal modifications I was competitive in class against higher HP cars with better balance. That car gave me the driver mod. I'm of the belief that there are two types of people who drive competitively, those who have crashed, and those who will. I became a part of the first club with the legacy, and it was destroyed. It ripped a portion of 6 years of my life away in an instant, and I knew I'd never be able to take it for a drive and remember all those things in the same way again. It's not just a car. They're never just cars to an enthusiast. They're a part of life, in a big way. At the end of the day, the people who 'don't get it'...won't ever get it. But I get it, so I sympathize and empathize with you. Sorry for your loss dude. I hope you find something to at least fill the void, because while you'll never replace it, and you'll always miss it, there are other cars out there that need you. For me it's my Supra. However, I'll be getting deployed soon again, and will be setting money aside for a certain type of rumbly station wagon....You sir, have hit the nail on the head with the accuracy of the automotive gods. I feel your pain. I lost my "baby" to body rot, cancer if you will. It's been replaced with a much better model and has been improved in almost every aspect.. its just not the same. I justify it as a means of keeping and honoring those times while making new ones. Good luck, you'll find another, keep it alive.. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJr Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 So sad to see your car, too much money and time spent for it go as it did! Thank God you and your wife got out safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysparks81 Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 I'm going to come back to this, because a few others have addressed it as well. It is not just a car. It's a big part of your life that you have a lot of strong memories tied to, and losing the car somehow feels like you're taking something away from the memories associated with it. I got my LGT in 2012. My neighbor was a car enthusiast into Subarus, and got me into the local Subaru club. A significant chunk of the friends I hang out with today are because of that group, and by extension that car. I took my honeymoon in that car. Thousands of miles and multiple weeks of road trip between St. Paul and San Diego. It took me to Rushmore, SLC, San Fran, Sonoma Raceway, Laguna Seca, LA, Solana Beach, Las Vegas, and home again. When I got home from my 2nd deployment, the car took me to Chicago, the Air Force museum, Lexington KY, Williamsburg VA, Road Atlanta, Ft. Walton Beach, and Nashville. Both coasts and the gulf, accomplished. I had over 1000 miles on the racetrack on that car. With minimal modifications I was competitive in class against higher HP cars with better balance. That car gave me the driver mod. I'm of the belief that there are two types of people who drive competitively, those who have crashed, and those who will. I became a part of the first club with the legacy, and it was destroyed. It ripped a portion of 6 years of my life away in an instant, and I knew I'd never be able to take it for a drive and remember all those things in the same way again. It's not just a car. They're never just cars to an enthusiast. They're a part of life, in a big way. At the end of the day, the people who 'don't get it'...won't ever get it. But I get it, so I sympathize and empathize with you. Sorry for your loss dude. I hope you find something to at least fill the void, because while you'll never replace it, and you'll always miss it, there are other cars out there that need you. For me it's my Supra. However, I'll be getting deployed soon again, and will be setting money aside for a certain type of rumbly station wagon.... Derp thank you. Its not the first car I have lost but it is one that has been closest to my heart, with so many memories it really did mean the world to me. You and the core group of guys have been really amazing. I know I will find something else, just right now nothing seems to tick all of the boxes that the LGT did. I do still have lots of parts so I am kind of sitting on the fence as to what to do, the wrecking yard pulled the q300 for me as well as the GS TMIC and I will be picking that stuff up next week when I head back out there. So either I am going to sell everything and put it towards another car or I am going build another one. #LGTSTi is still cheaper and nicer then an equal year wrxsti Follow my 2007 Spec B. Build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Well you know what I always say. LGTSTi is still cheaper and nicer than equal year wrx sti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrho Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I feel like a lot of people will say that what's important is you're safe and a car can be replaced because the car has meaning/sentimental value to you because you made it your own. You should get another Legacy (in wagon form like others have suggested) and continue on with what you wanted to do with yours! It's always sad to see a car go like this but exciting to see what's in store for the future build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holla Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I’m really sorry for your loss man, what a bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMJ5150 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 still waiting for your reply for the 2008 headlights..... from TYSPARKS81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 so you bump the thread about his car being destroyed? what's your deal? I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysparks81 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Well that didn't last long........ I am officially back in a legacy. Long story short, a buddy is moving away and he couldn't take his car with him. So he made me an offer on his car that I couldn't refuse. It's a 2007 BSM Spec. B It has high KM's and needs some TLC for a few cosmetic things but she runs and sounds amazing. Guess I will need to start another build thread. #LGTSTi is still cheaper and nicer then an equal year wrxsti Follow my 2007 Spec B. Build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Yeet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn06SpecB Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 a BSM '07? post pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawling11 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Wow, didn't know I could find such a heart touching story on this forum. I'm pretty new to the site, but I have an understanding of the type of research and amount of time that you put into the car. It was really cool to see the progression of your car. I am really glad you are both okay, and really sorry how the vehicle went out. Best of luck in future endeavors. I'll keep a lookout for your next build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysparks81 Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 Will post some in the morning. And yes Shawn one of those unicorns an 07 BSM. #LGTSTi is still cheaper and nicer then an equal year wrxsti Follow my 2007 Spec B. Build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysparks81 Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 Over all a really clean car, Already know I am going to need to address the front end as the passenger side headlight, top rad support & hood need to be replaced. I have already ordered a replacement silver hood, and I am just on the fence if I should put on an 08 front end again or go with a JDM front end. The interior only needs a good cleaning. The error pops up every couple of days so I may order the airpump block off plates or I may just wait until I swap on the VF52 that I've had sitting around and get the code removed with a tune. Need to find an uppipe & downpipe but that will probably be it for this year. The one error that keeps popping up #LGTSTi is still cheaper and nicer then an equal year wrxsti Follow my 2007 Spec B. Build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysparks81 Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 Really need to start another thread. But picked up grey 08 jdm fenders, rebar with foam, and lower foam locally. Ordered engine covers, fender liners and silver hood, next up is to order the JDM bumper and headlights. Also If anyone has the following parts..... catless uppipe, rear endlinks and a rear swaybar with or without bushing they would like to sell, donate, or trade for please pm me. #LGTSTi is still cheaper and nicer then an equal year wrxsti Follow my 2007 Spec B. Build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 I thought 07’s have a catless up pipe. 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...
tysparks81 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 I haven't checked but will take a look when the turbo comes out #LGTSTi is still cheaper and nicer then an equal year wrxsti Follow my 2007 Spec B. Build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relative4 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Max is correct, they do. So you'll have the air pump system to get rid of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Congrats on the new LGT. Ready to close this up and start a new thread? Just post in here and we'll close it up. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tschagfreebird151 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Good on you for finding a Spec B. I love mine, and you will soon love yours. Sorry about your first LGT! Did you ever find out the cause? Lucky you noticed pieces were on fire, and were able to get out safely. I look forward to reading about your new Spec. B thread adventure. Are you in the Facebook Spec. B. Group? I recommend it if you are not. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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