Grnlantern1 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Going to be putting this in soon: https://www.hardracesuspension.com.au/rear-lower-control-arm-camber-kit-for-subaru-legacy-5th-bm-br-2009-2016.html What do you guys think?You can get Whiteline cheaper.. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crudzinskas Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Put on a new V-Belt and put in a new engine air filter. Man, that automatic tensioner made it too easy to do - took about 5 minutes from start to finish! It was actually faster than the engine air filter as I tried the equivalent WIX filter but think I got one a little out of spec/warped as the air box around it would not close properly. I just ended up getting another OEM one for a few dollars more that fit just as expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammcinnis Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 ... I tried the equivalent WIX filter but think I got one a little out of spec/warped as the air box around it would not close properly. The WIX filters I've used have always fit perfectly. Are you sure you got the right part number (2.5 engine air filter = WIX 49012)? "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." ~ The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertarian Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 You can get Whiteline cheaper.. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk The whiteline product won't lower my car 40mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crudzinskas Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 The WIX filters I've used have always fit perfectly. Are you sure you got the right part number (2.5 engine air filter = WIX 49012)? Yes I got that part number. I tried it because of your previous post actually. It looked identical and matched up perfectly when held side-by-side. I honestly don't know what was keeping it from fitting well. I put in the new OEM one, and it popped right in. I'll probably try a new WIX one next time I change the filter since I really do believe it was just a fluke that it didn't fit and they are about $10 cheaper than OEM for what looks like a good quality filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvnmaniac Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Put on a new V-Belt and put in a new engine air filter. Man, that automatic tensioner made it too easy to do - took about 5 minutes from start to finish! It was actually faster than the engine air filter as I tried the equivalent WIX filter but think I got one a little out of spec/warped as the air box around it would not close properly. I just ended up getting another OEM one for a few dollars more that fit just as expected. Curious A 2 year old car needed a new V-Belt all ready>>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crudzinskas Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Curious A 2 year old car needed a new V-Belt all ready>>> More like 3.5 years old. Only at 53,000 miles but I've been getting some chirping/squealing on wet mornings. The belt physically looked to be in good shape, clean, and did not have any visible cracking. All of the pulleys looked clean and rotating without any wobble. I put on a Carquest Dayco Belt from Advance Auto, PN #5060780. It was 25% off and I got an additional 20% cash back from my credit card for a random deal they had at the time which made it $18. It seems to have fixed the noise as it has been very wet lately and there is no squeaking anymore. I also wanted to try and rule out the automatic tensioner as the issue since that could be replaced under the powertrain warranty still, I believe. My cost of unexpected maintenance/repairs is up to $18 now. Not too shabby . Oh wait, I mean - "This car is an endless money pit! My (Insert $80,000) car never needed a new belt, first this now the head gasket is surely next, not to mention the CVT is about to explode!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammcinnis Posted October 1, 2019 Author Share Posted October 1, 2019 My cost of unexpected maintenance/repairs is up to $18 now. ... "This car is an endless money pit! My (Insert $80,000) car never needed a new belt, first this now the head gasket is surely next, not to mention the CVT is about to explode!" I feel your pain! "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." ~ The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 The whiteline product won't lower my car 40mmBe careful too low might eat CV Boots and axles.. Myvfriend was on Gecko and she keeps replacing front axles.. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATS4LIFE Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Just doing some inspection around the car and noticed the left rear side is lower than the rest,car is sitting on H&R springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougKelly20 Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Be careful too low might eat CV Boots and axles.. Myvfriend was on Gecko and she keeps replacing front axles.. Sent from my SM-G965U using TapatalkHow low did your friend go? Sent from my HTC U11 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 How low did your friend go? Sent from my HTC U11 using TapatalkI will ask.. Not quite sure.. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kushd13 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Anyone know why these wheels are obnoxiusly loud on my 16 legacy. they are a different tire size than what is supposed to be on the legacy. The wrx rims are 17 x 8and the stock subaru rims are 17 x 7.5, not sure if that might be it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 So the larger whiteline rear sway bars come with support braces. I went with the STi OEM 20mm rear bar with Kartboy endlinks. I finally got around to getting the Whiteline KBR15 and put em in today when the car was on the lift for an oil change. Havent driven around much yet so I cant say if I notice them yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill G. Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Anyone know why these wheels are obnoxiusly loud on my 16 legacy. they are a different tire size than what is supposed to be on the legacy. The wrx rims are 17 x 8and the stock subaru rims are 17 x 7.5, not sure if that might be it I'm sure it isn't the wheels. I'm assuming you are now running different tires? Some tires are a lot noisier than others. Hi-performance tread designs are often louder than the more "normal" type tires. I'll bet the WRX tires have a more aggressive tread design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pronto Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 After 3 years and 69k miles on my OEM brake pads, I decided to replace them. Took the front pads out and realized that there is still plenty of pad left. I was very surprised... cleaned, and put the OEM pads back in. Going to keep the purchased pads for another few months. At this rate, I may be able to get another year out of the OEM pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertarian Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Fixing up my air suspension. The installers are so.... Anyways the stress will be over soon! Double bellow front and rear and a new lowered rear control arm. Wooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATS4LIFE Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Fixing up my air suspension. The installers are so.... Anyways the stress will be over soon! Double bellow front and rear and a new lowered rear control arm. Wooo Where did you get your kit from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Fixing up my air suspension. The installers are so.... Anyways the stress will be over soon! Double bellow front and rear and a new lowered rear control arm. WoooYeah would like to know what company did the Front Suspension research.. Pretty curious.. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertarian Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) I honestly am not sure if I can recommend this suspension kit to anybody. Its fundamentally a Chinese/Australian mixture. I have had issues with it hence it is being reinstalled at the moment. If you REALLY want to gamble then yeah the suspension is from a company called KSport here in Australia. I got the most expensive kit which features a remote that has the psi readout on it. Its not auto-leveling, but hey. "The worlds best auto parts" But look, when I went to a known and reputable company for my air suspension (airride.com.au) they failed to find anything and wanted me to spend thousands on a custom set and then fork out for the American brand air gear. The only reason I didn't go down this path was the only place that would install it wanted about $2000. So all up the cost would have been around $8000-9000. I went with what I have now for a total of $5000 including installation (a little bit more now that I have the rear control arm - only bought to lower the rear a bit given as double bellows can't go as low as sleeve bags). I still feel I have been overcharged, but this is life - if I knew about installing shit and about suspension I surely would have saved a fortune. More photos: https://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5921177&postcount=108 Edited October 24, 2019 by Libertarian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I honestly am not sure if I can recommend this suspension kit to anybody. Its fundamentally a Chinese/Australian mixture. I have had issues with it hence it is being reinstalled at the moment. If you REALLY want to gamble then yeah the suspension is from a company called KSport here in Australia. I got the most expensive kit which features a remote that has the psi readout on it. Its not auto-leveling, but hey. "The worlds best auto parts" [emoji38] But look, when I went to a known and reputable company for my air suspension (airride.com.au) they failed to find anything and wanted me to spend thousands on a custom set and then fork out for the American brand air gear. The only reason I didn't go down this path was the only place that would install it wanted about $2000. So all up the cost would have been around $8000-9000. I went with what I have now for a total of $5000 including installation (a little bit more now that I have the rear control arm - only bought to lower the rear a bit given as double bellows can't go as low as sleeve bags). I still feel I have been overcharged, but this is life - if I knew about installing shit and about suspension I surely would have saved a fortune. More photos: https://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5921177&postcount=108 Sorry to hear that.. I was the first prototype for Airrex and they actually make a kit for our cars. It's a solid kit and I haven't had any issues since its been installed in 2016.. You gotta pay for that quality especially when your dealing with Suspension parts.. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATS4LIFE Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I was quoted $3500 for D2 air struts with airlift 3p management installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I was quoted $3500 for D2 air struts with airlift 3p management installed.Have you looked into Airtekk they will be better than D2 setup.. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATS4LIFE Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Have you looked into Airtekk they will be better than D2 setup.. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Yes Airtekk is actually what I’m getting,probably their Stage 2 kit and just install myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Yes Airtekk is actually what I’m getting,probably their Stage 2 kit and just install myself.Just be smart about the install. Make sure you route all the air lines inside the car.. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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