scoobydoo666 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I learned the hard way that the br9 legacy has narrower fenders than the outback. So the rear bumper sides don’t match the rear fenders at all. I did cut and weld outback sides on the jdm bumper but all clips and tabs were broken since these bumpers were used. Now my plan is merge the jdm lower part to a new outback upper bumper. So both will be cut in half and welded together. The fit should be 100% I hope. Here is the pics before cutting. I will stop looking and mesuring and looking .. and cut these nice bumpers later soon. Maybe today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo666 Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Took the first dive. Top part with all new tabs ready to be welded. Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo666 Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 I won’t fit like that... just found out the outback bumper is deeper towards the back. Will have to do more cuts to keep the most of the legacy bumper. Otherwise the jdm lip will not fit. Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo666 Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Back to step 1 with rewelding the jdm bumper in the middle. Will have to weld the outback sides later today. Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo666 Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Well, if it was easy, anyone could do it . Been following the build thread, car looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyvt Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I followed your other build post. Great work. Did you have an issue with the first bumper that you cut and welded? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08110 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Man, that sucks. I've always wanted to swap those too. Good luck and keep at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarker01 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 You are a brave soul, looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hichamaziz Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Good luck and keep at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo666 Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 I followed your other build post. Great work. Did you have an issue with the first bumper that you cut and welded? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Well, the first one was sourced from 2 used bumpers with all broken tabs and clips. So the fitment was not 100% clean. This is why I wanted brand new outback sides. I am almost finished now. But motivation has been running low lately haha! It is now primed but still a bit of shaping remains. Can’t wait to use the car again!! This is how it sits with winter bbs and studded Hakkas. I will post more soon! Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo666 Posted March 9, 2018 Author Share Posted March 9, 2018 Progress today After 4 heavy coats of Evercoat uro-fil primer, sanding with all sort of blocks, hunting for high and low spots with 3m guide coat. Almost finished shaping it. Next step is more primer on 4-6 spots. Then block again. Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo666 Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Painted today with valspar eurethane. Came out great with almost no dust!! Next is the lip and I am adding oem mudguards to it. Painted also. Can’t wait to drive the car again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Would be cool to make a mold of this bumper for any others that wanted to replicate what you are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo666 Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Would be cool to make a mold of this bumper for any others that wanted to replicate what you are doing. Well, wouldn't it be easier just to weld the pieces together just like I did? Probably because you need the oem tabs for fitment. Envoyé de mon iPad en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo666 Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Just repainted the rear lip. Also painted the antenna and new oem mudguards. Will be installing these this week. I have to drive the car soon. Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Amazing, can't wait to see the end result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo666 Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Thanks!! You should see it later this week. Ultimately, I will respray the whole car in eurethane aspen white. Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo666 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 For suspension, I now have sedan oem 3.6r springs in the back with h&r 3.6r fronts. All with Bilstein black struts from a sedan. The problem is I tried lots of springs and it is never even. The back is still 1/2 inch too low. I found my solution: br9 specific Bilstein jdm coilivers. I like the fact that the springs are progressive in the back and they retain the stock top hats. It is best for Canadian streets in my area.. .. Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo666 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 I might be looking for a catback next. Can someone tell me if a 3.6r sedan catback would fit? At least from the cat to the mufflers? I can modify the tips because they should not fit in the lip exits... Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidermanMTL Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 j'ai mon echapment d'origin, 2012 legacy gt .... pis je suis de Montreal. j'ai d'autre piece aussi si ca peut t'aider. nice project man. MY BUILD TAKE 2 : http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/spideys-12lgt-take-2-266018.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo666 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 I have the oem catback now. Looking to upgrade to an aftermarket one like magnaflow.. Lip is mounted and ready for install!! Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo666 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 Did some tip polishing while there. Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 That looks awesome, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo666 Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 The car is back on the road!! Can’t believe it!! Might be painting the summer wheels next. In gold. Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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