SGT Daddy Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 You will like your 06, I have had my 05 GT LTD wagon since 08 when I picked it up with 44,xxx miles on it. It now has 178,xxx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 You will like your 06, I have had my 05 GT LTD wagon since 08 when I picked it up with 44,xxx miles on it. It now has 178,xxx. I do like it , Although I need to fix the drivers side rear door handle which broke when it froze. I also ordered a spare VF40 turbo this week for it that will sit on the shelf in the case that the original one dies. Then just drive it until it dies or needs a major overhaul. Then the EJ20Y gets swapped into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Parts starting to show up STi timing belt Group N Diff mount Spec B Billstein struts for the Legacy Lateral links Spare VF40 turbo Sti Sway bars http://i.imgur.com/71KmxFn.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 So its February and starting to feel more like winter here in Michigan which sucks cause I really dislike the cold. I am spending my time working on honing my video editing skills so that I can pump out a bunch of quality You tube videos this summer unlike most of the dubstep infused garbage you see when viewing videos about Subaru's. I also should have the first batch of the Make Subaru Great Again hats sometime in the next week and if they all get sold out fast I will have to get another batch made but enough of that rubbish and onto the cars. Top picture is Sno Drift 2014 bottom is Fall 2016 http://i.imgur.com/z2N0JK5.jpg Legacy GT Wagon Legacy daily driver is performing well even though I managed to break the drivers side rear door handle already due to freezing rain and my retard strength. There is a weird vibration in the rear of the car on startup and partial throttle which I think is related to the aftermarket towing hitch that is on the car which I probably should just remove. It seems to like the 5w30 Castrol Edge oil as it has not consumed anything really 1200 miles into the oils life cycle. I am going to have an oil test done by blackstone labs when I drain it in a few months and have some 5w30 Motul Xclean oil to replace it with. I am also really tempted to have some light tuning done on the car to try and increase its piss poor fuel economy above 20-21mpg combined. I feel it can probably do 25-26mpg on the highway but never has the chance to do that due to my drive to work. So parts for the Legacy this spring are 17x7.5 +48 Rays TE37s 225/45/17 Continental DW tires Spec B Billstein struts Rev B STi Pink springs That should make the car handle well , ride well and look pretty good too. It will remain stock turbo for all of its life and in the event the EJ255 dies it will get replaced with an EJ20Y out of a JDM Legacy GT. Bugeye financial nightmare Bugeye has been sleeping for a few months now while the bank account has recovered from its beating in 2016. So far I am on track for a full suspension update for the car and possibly E85. It will remain stock turbo until the driver can control it 100% or the stock turbo dies. Still working on the specifics but I know I will have 18x9 +35 Enkei RCT4 wheels as the street wheel setup where as I will keep my Mach V Awesomes or get some 5x114 Sti bbs to abuse on the track. Still have not decided on tires yet but I really want to try the Hankook RS4 and will also likely need a set of RE71R if I want to be competitive in time attack down the road. So parts so far for the Bugeye are TIC SST Coilovers 9k/8k swift springs Vorshalg camber plates STi Group N / Super Pro bushings all over the car Group N Diff mount Super Pro roll center kit 2004 STi steering rack 5x114 Hubs STi Pink or S204 Lateral links STi Pink trailing arms 21mm STi RA-R sway bars Centric blank rotors Power Stop track day bro pads Pictures , cause everyone loves pictures http://i.imgur.com/92oc8DT.jpg http://i.imgur.com/qFh2Kmu.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Woke the car up after four months of sleeping , started right up and ran great. Also had another parts order come in that had some S204 lateral links and an S202 steering wheel. I also have some MSGA hats for added lolz Has anyone done a cruise control retrofit to keep it while running a wheel that is not designed for it ? http://i.imgur.com/F6ILQEi.jpg http://i.imgur.com/MmvVM7E.jpg [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8QDxgkPIL0]Bugeye is still alive just sleeping - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Has anyone done a cruise control retrofit to keep it while running a wheel that is not designed for it ? I am very sure that Prue did on his bugeye with a Prodrive wheel and Rapfix quick release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 I am very sure that Prue did on his bugeye with a Prodrive wheel and Rapfix quick release. I will have to inquire with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Four years of Bugeye ownership ! This year will likely be the last year of major upgrades as I want a house in 2018 as living in an apartment is not terrible its just I prefer to have a nice big garage. http://i.imgur.com/3R0cK1S.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe r Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Gigs, Are you still Thinking about the jdm swap with ecu? I know of a cheaper and faster work around for the chipped key portion as long as you have the origanol chipped key for the jdm ecu. Pm me if interested. joe r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 TE37s maybe a nice glossy black ? http://i.imgur.com/52l8WlM.jpg Silver with blue stickers! But are you sure those are legit Volks? They look to be missing the stamping. Forged, monoblock, rays eng., etc. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Gigs, Are you still Thinking about the jdm swap with ecu? I know of a cheaper and faster work around for the chipped key portion as long as you have the origanol chipped key for the jdm ecu. Pm me if interested. joe r If the EJ255 explodes yeah but it shows no signs of issues and has zero oil consumption. I kinda want to get it tuned if I keep it but I still am on the lookout for another rust free bugeye wagon or a 2004-2005 E46 Touring with the winter package. Silver with blue stickers! But are you sure those are legit Volks? They look to be missing the stamping. Forged, monoblock, rays eng., etc. 100% sure I have owned three sets in this size , these are the older ones and they didn't start to do the stamping process until later in the 2000s. When you pick them up you immediately know they are forged lightweight wheels and they also had the stickers documenting when they were made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 100% sure I have owned three sets in this size , these are the older ones and they didn't start to do the stamping process until later in the 2000s. When you pick them up you immediately know they are forged lightweight wheels and they also had the stickers documenting when they were made. Wow that's an old set then! I have CE's from '02 that do have the stamps, and I thought they were antiques 15-20 year old designs and forgings still holding up strong today, that's quality. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Wow that's an old set then! I have CE's from '02 that do have the stamps, and I thought they were antiques 15-20 year old designs and forgings still holding up strong today, that's quality. Yeah my CE28n had the same stamps , I don't think they did it to the TE37 line until like around 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Ran up to Flint this weekend to pickup my wheels and the theme for this year is once again all gold everything The TE37s are for sale as I have decided to sell the Legacy this spring to get another bugeye because I just like the GG chassis way more even though the LGT is really comfortable. I kinda miss driving a manual and its rather boring. Still waiting on more parts to come in and coilovers to be rebuilt at Turn In Concepts so the car probably won't be on the road with 5x114 hubs until mid April at this rate. http://i.imgur.com/EWYA4Q1.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Nd4Y4Zi.jpg http://i.imgur.com/j1Orvya.jpg http://i.imgur.com/i2AGyCS.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Wheels look great. Did you install rear spacers on the springs or is there stuff in the back of the wagon ^. 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...
Gigs Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Wheels look great. Did you install rear spacers on the springs or is there stuff in the back of the wagon ^. its completely stock but I feel the struts have been replaced. All the wheels were in the back when i took that picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Picked up some 255/35/R18 Pilot Super Sports for the RCT4. Ironically i bought them from Pratt and Mill the same company that runs the C7R racing program in IMSA. http://i.imgur.com/NEPf0Gg.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 The more I drive this car the more I want to keep it , My only gripes with it are that the stock suspension is super soft / worn out and that the car gets horrible fuel economy. I will likely try and source some Spec B or GT billsteins without lowering springs for it to fix the suspension issues. On the tuning side I think a lot can be done with a downpipe and removing all the cats. Also it will fix the horrible stock electric throttle response. http://i.imgur.com/77C5ryD.jpg Bonus STi wagon picture http://i.imgur.com/B4Kkyo1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Dropped off a ton of parts that were sitting for a year or two today. Finally got to see the TIC SST coilovers as well they are fantastic. Legacy got a fresh change of 5w30 Motul and the 5w30 Castrol edge is off to Blackstone labs for testing. http://i.imgur.com/ITeoiCt.jpg http://i.imgur.com/V1CiEAC.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8QWqulB.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn06SpecB Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Still looking for a VF52? I may sell mine with 15k miles on it and I'm local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Still looking for a VF52? I may sell mine with 15k miles on it and I'm local. No thanks not at this time , I have a spare VF40 sitting on the shelf as well. More worried about a check engine light that appeared this morning , I am guessing stuck OCV but won't be sure until after work when I can pull codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 So the 5x114 hub swap took around 13 hours with three of us and the car feels amazing. The following parts were installed Super pro control arm bushings front and rearOem tie rodsOem ball jointsSteering rack bushingsSTi steering linkage5x114 hubs with ARP studsCentric blank rotors Power Stop Track Day padsTIC SST coilovers with 9k/8k Spring rates ( AST 4100 custom valved )Motul trans and differential fluid changeGroup N Differential carrier bushingsS204 Lateral linksSTi pink trailing arms21mm STi RA-R sway bars front and rear Problems that we found on the car Brakes were seized and performing poorly. I spent hours just cleaning and lubing the braking system. It stops so much better now its amazing. Original 2003 Wrx steering linkage was toast and seized partially on the upper joint. Original V7 STi bushings were cracked and starting to come apart all over the car. Things that still need to be addressed before track days Timing service Coolant flush Fix tiny leak from the coolant temp sensor area corner balance 1000cc injectors E85 E85 capable fuel pump Replace cobb shifter assembly with oem short throw bleed brakes and clutch Swap rear 6 inch swift 8kg springs for 8 inch versions to gain adjustment Polish headlights Oh and pictures cause everyone loves pictures http://i.imgur.com/VNkCbtw.jpg http://i.imgur.com/VUQrcxx.jpg http://i.imgur.com/5KZdUqa.jpg http://i.imgur.com/I4Ezi2J.jpg http://i.imgur.com/wD9b0u4.jpg http://i.imgur.com/jaKPgdb.jpg http://i.imgur.com/oToJcVA.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 Legacy hit 140,000 miles today and remains stock. Swapped in some 225/45/R17 Continental DW tires for the summer and they ride amazing. http://i.imgur.com/g1K8geo.jpg http://i.imgur.com/9JTNxXk.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Looking good, I have 4 new DWS's in the shed just need to have them mounted, they are replacing the same tire. My Spec also rides on those tires. 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...
Gigs Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Looking good, I have 4 new DWS's in the shed just need to have them mounted, they are replacing the same tire. My Spec also rides on those tires. They last forever and also ride extremely well. Apparently the new replacement is as good as the pilot super sport as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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