valkrie hunter Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Got my BMW F80 trunk lip on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_419 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 I won't lie, I do wish I would've known about the Cusco strut option long ago, as I could've just snagged those with H&R springs probably and been enjoying suspension a year+ ago, but I know I'll be thrilled with the Konis, so I don't regret it. Eh Cusco struts for 5th Gen? Didn't know that. Is it a wrx fitment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Eh Cusco struts for 5th Gen? Didn't know that. Is it a wrx fitment? Nope. BM/BR specific fitment. There's a thread around here somwhere from the last few months. Part number 687 65T FR. Pretty reasonably priced too. https://www.vividracing.com/cusco-touring-shock-absorber-set-subaru-legacy-wagon-0914-p-151386899.html 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Fan Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Re subscribe to see if it fixes my notifications problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 You can always pickup the OE Denso MAF off Amazon or elsewhere for ~ $72 new... works even better than the rebranded Subaru part no. https://www.amazon.com/Denso-DAC197-6130-Mass-Flow-Sensor/dp/B004J378G8 yeah I got the Denso one off of Amazon, only took 9 days to get to my house from TX... installed it and IMMEDIATELY the car was running like it should.... end result is I asked SOA to reimburse me for the sensor and the diagnostic fee that I had to pay another dealer who said nothing was wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zentrandi Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Nope. BM/BR specific fitment. There's a thread around here somwhere from the last few months. Part number 687 65T FR. Pretty reasonably priced too. https://www.vividracing.com/cusco-touring-shock-absorber-set-subaru-legacy-wagon-0914-p-151386899.html So do we know that they're a direct fit with usdm springs and tophats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 (edited) So do we know that they're a direct fit with usdm springs and tophats?To my knowledge no one has installed these yet in North America. I can only assume that since Cusco is in Asia, some JDM owners are running them. I don't see why they wouldn't work with the other USDM suspension components. Edited March 7, 2018 by GTEASER 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...
Humble Rumble Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 Here's the diagrams for the struts on a USDM GT and a JDM GT. The only difference I can see in the stock assembly is the addition of an inner dust cover under the bump stop (which being marked "Bilstein" is likely only on the Bilsteins that came with the tS model). The strut, top hat, upper spring seats, and all the mounts look identical. Â USDM: Â JDM: Â The rears are identical from what I can tell. Â USDM: Â JDM: 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zentrandi Posted March 7, 2018 Share Posted March 7, 2018 To my knowledge no one has installed these 1st in North America. I can only assume that since Cusco is in Asia, some JDM owners are running them. I don't see why they wouldn't work with the other USDM suspension components. I'll let y'all know if I end up getting them when my shocks go out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahhstah Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Well, I didn't get this all done today.. but over the last 2 days.. Brake pads (2nd set, 137k miles) New Belt New Plugs (2nd set) Rotated the tires Flushed the brake fluid. Ordered a new low oil level switch since that light never turns off anymore. Wondering if that means I have to drain all the oil or I can get away without doing that... thinking I'll jack it up from the back so the oil in the pan is all loaded toward the front. (fresh oil 2 weeks ago..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Installed my K & N intakes in the Stinger. Glorious twin-turbo sounds. Since there are also two blow off valves they go right squirlly sputtering and popping at different times... It's marvelous. Fun fact... My car doesn't have exhaust manifolds, they are integrated into the heads with the turbos mounted directly to each head. And the wastegates are electronically actuated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 (edited) Installed my hawk hps pads, bled the brakes, changed the oil, and found the rear shock was loose from the top bolts...idk if the spacer settled a little or what. Unfortunately I didn't get to bed the pads yet. Hopefully tomorrow.  Fun fact: dried, baked, and decayed lizards are hard to identify when they have been trapped behind brake pads for who knows how long, lol. Also started working on my diy grille. I'm not 100% how it's gonna work out just yet, but if it looks good I have enough material to do the lower opening as well.  Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Edited March 9, 2018 by FLlegacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zentrandi Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Installed my hawk hps pads, bled the brakes, changed the oil, and found the rear shock was loose from the top bolts...idk if the spacer settled a little or what. Unfortunately I didn't get to bed the pads yet. Hopefully tomorrow.  Fun fact: dried, baked, and decayed lizards are hard to identify when they have been trapped behind brake pads for who knows how long, lol. Also started working on my diy grille. I'm not 100% how it's gonna work out just yet, but if it looks good I have enough material to do the lower opening as well.  Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk The grill pattern looks spot on. Just gotta figure out how your gonna actually keep it on huh?  Back on topic, I installed my Prothane rear diff bushing inserts. PITA to put on, the back bolts dont have much clearance for a socket, and the bottom bracket needed to be impacted off. To get the impact wrench to line up, you have to unbolt the exhaust and take off the hanger on the y pipe... I also did the milk jug delete. The hardest part was trying to take the jug off itself... FML. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 The grill pattern looks spot on. Just gotta figure out how your gonna actually keep it on huh?  Back on topic, I installed my Prothane rear diff bushing inserts. PITA to put on, the back bolts dont have much clearance for a socket, and the bottom bracket needed to be impacted off. To get the impact wrench to line up, you have to unbolt the exhaust and take off the hanger on the y pipe... I also did the milk jug delete. The hardest part was trying to take the jug off itself... FML.I have some 2 part epoxy for automotive plastics, so I hope that will do it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I have some 2 part epoxy for automotive plastics, so I hope that will do it. Oh, you're not going for the rally stitch look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Oh, you're not going for the rally stitch look [emoji38]That's the last resort, lol! Right after self tapping screws...hahaha  Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 gave my car the week off, driving my wife's car this week since she is back visiting family... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018  Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Is that the plastic mesh from Custom Car Grills? I'm planing on doing the same, but with no trim (like I did on the Outback). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Is that the plastic mesh from Custom Car Grills? I'm planing on doing the same, but with no trim (like I did on the Outback).I ordered it from EBay, so it may be similar Idk. Â https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F302588332307Â Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon.mol Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 If your epoxy doesn't do it, then a smear of PL Premium PU adhesive rubbed on to the frame, left to get tacky, then a thick bead and press the mesh into it and those things will be married together like an old Irish Catholic couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 If your epoxy doesn't do it, then a smear of PL Premium PU adhesive rubbed on to the frame, left to get tacky, then a thick bead and press the mesh into it and those things will be married together like an old Irish Catholic couple. Crap I should have thought about that first...might return the epoxy and just go that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidermanMTL Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 embed little metal tabs in the pu, then tighten the mesh with those. Like the metal tabs on those folders for kids that you fold to hold the sheets. its the way i did mine.. once the mesh is positioned i just glued all the metal tabs down. sorry i could only get pics monday 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...
brandon.mol Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 embed little metal tabs in the pu, then tighten the mesh with those. Like the metal tabs on those folders for kids that you fold to hold the sheets. its the way i did mine.. once the mesh is positioned i just glued all the metal tabs down. sorry i could only get pics mondayGenius. Brass split pins glued down then fix the mesh to those. Advantus Round Head Solid Brass Fasteners, 1-Inch, Size 4, 100-Count, 84C https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00B4NPDRW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jxdPAbXE303PX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidermanMTL Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Genius. Brass split pins glued down then fix the mesh to those. Advantus Round Head Solid Brass Fasteners, 1-Inch, Size 4, 100-Count, 84C https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00B4NPDRW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jxdPAbXE303PXthanks yah like those... then i cake them in whatever glue to avoid rusting. 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...
Rahhstah Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 It has been about two years.. this edition will include a trunk. onto rear bumber #3. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idFP4m79zEQ]Rear ended - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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