SubOperator Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Went with a pretty simple unit, Bose BV755B. They had it on the shelf at AutoZone for $135 and had solid reviews online. I'll eventually convert my cubby to a dedicated BtSsm setup. Looks great. PRO job with that electric tape too! EDIT: On BtSsm I am curios what have happened to the Arduino project Underdog started. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I meant to make fun of myself for the hand brake tape job when I posted that, but forgot EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I meant to make fun of myself for the hand brake tape job when I posted that, but forgot That's what (internet) friends are for! 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I really need to bite the bullet on a double din setup. "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I glued the rearview mirror back in the wagon today. It fell off the other day in the hot humid weather. 4th day of the heat. I made a thread about it below if someone wants to look. 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...
rhino6303 Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I picked up my new bumpers and mounting hardware today. I'm dropping off the car and bumpers on Monday for the re-spray! Apparently I hit a quantity of 4 for the LH front bumper slider bracket so I have 3 extras..anyone need some? I also have a spare double din I need to sell, and prova mufflers, 2 front bumpers, 1 hood and a partridge in a pear tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 Rolled over 200k in Tennessee heading to Florida. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajerezcl Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Rolled over 200k in Tennessee heading to Florida. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWow, today my car reached 100.000 kilometers (60k miles) Real 100% no fake Enviado desde mi SM-A515F mediante Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckwaters Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I just installed a Subtle Solutions radiator shroud that's supposed to fit 05-09 on my 08. Well, very disappointed. It's not even close to fitting.....like really far off. After looking things over last night I could see it wasn't going to work so I found a forum member that ran into the same problem but ended up bending his shroud to get it to fit. Mine is painted black and I didn't want the paint to start chipping so I decided to instead trim away plastic from my grille mount until it fit. It took a lot of trimming but I got it to fit. Totally not worth the trouble and I think I'm still going to have to trim some of the shroud because it seems to be putting strain on the radiator filler neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I just installed a Subtle Solutions radiator shroud that's supposed to fit 05-09 on my 08. Well, very disappointed. It's not even close to fitting.....like really far off. After looking things over last night I could see it wasn't going to work so I found a forum member that ran into the same problem but ended up bending his shroud to get it to fit. Mine is painted black and I didn't want the paint to start chipping so I decided to instead trim away plastic from my grille mount until it fit. It took a lot of trimming but I got it to fit. Totally not worth the trouble and I think I'm still going to have to trim some of the shroud because it seems to be putting strain on the radiator filler neck. Damn. I emailed them to ask about that and they said they thought it would be fine. Good to know, guess I won't buy one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I just installed a Subtle Solutions radiator shroud that's supposed to fit 05-09 on my 08. Well, very disappointed. It's not even close to fitting.....like really far off. After looking things over last night I could see it wasn't going to work so I found a forum member that ran into the same problem but ended up bending his shroud to get it to fit. Mine is painted black and I didn't want the paint to start chipping so I decided to instead trim away plastic from my grille mount until it fit. It took a lot of trimming but I got it to fit. Totally not worth the trouble and I think I'm still going to have to trim some of the shroud because it seems to be putting strain on the radiator filler neck. Not sure if EZ30 would have a different radiator from 2.5 but the grille should be the same. Strange issue for sure. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckwaters Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Damn. I emailed them to ask about that and they said they thought it would be fine. Good to know, guess I won't buy one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yeah I think it’ll fit the 05-07 just fine. They probably never bothered to know that the 08-09 are different. Someone posted here in 2015 with the same problem. I’m going to enlarge the half circle that accommodates the radiator filler with a hole saw. Hopefully it doesn’t look bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocinoman25 Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Went to AutoZone this morning and bought a Duralast Gold and started her up to make noise in the neighborhood for July 4th weekend. So nice to start her up and drive her around in over a month. Follow me on IG @chefodiycarguy and @chefo.soriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckwaters Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Perfect!!! my car is an LGT 3.0R , can you share a video with sound? all videos on youtube are recorded in LGT 2.5GT Sorry I took so long to get back to you. I was in Alaska. Just took a couple of videos this morning. Anyone else interested this is what a 3.0R with raptor headers and a custom exhaust, high flow cats, to JDM Legacy STi mufflers sounds like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Staked out some random dude in cowboy boots and short shorts (murica) on a beer run at Kroger and traded him hoods. No more scoop for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajerezcl Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Sorry I took so long to get back to you. I was in Alaska. Just took a couple of videos this morning. Anyone else interested this is what a 3.0R with raptor headers and a custom exhaust, high flow cats, to JDM Legacy STi mufflers sounds like. In my city this week they eliminated the covid lockdown. On Wednesday I will go to install the STI mufflers and wilwood front cailpers kit that I get from BoozeRS05. I will send before and after photos (and video of sound) Thanks for your video, the sound is very nice and i evaluate buy the raptor headers in the future. You perform repro after install headers-exhaust and STi mufflers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Finally got that seized O2 sensor out.. put a new one in and waalah! no more CEL. Here's to another 17 years/160,000kms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Nice what ended up being the trick? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Shop put it on a hoist, cut the wires off and one guy hammered an extractor socket onto it, used a 5' long breaker bar while 2 guys torched the manifold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Shop put it on a hoist, cut the wires off and one guy hammered an extractor socket onto it, used a 5' long breaker bar while 2 guys torched the manifold. as always, when everything else fails, bring a bigger hammer. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I cannot get my front lower strut bolts off either. Tried a 6' aluminum pole over my breaker bar, basically stood on it and no go... EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 yeah the shop loosened those to do the LCA and axle.. so at least then I can do my Koni fronts later this week hopefully.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I cannot get my front lower strut bolts off either. Tried a 6' aluminum pole over my breaker bar, basically stood on it and no go... This is why they make impact tools. You can try and hit the head of your breaker bar with a 5lb hammer while pushing in the off direction. That makes a homemade impact tool. Sometimes it works. 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...
SubOperator Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I cannot get my front lower strut bolts off either. Tried a 6' aluminum pole over my breaker bar, basically stood on it and no go... Strange, those are usually easy... Did you spray then threads with anything? 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) On the way to the dentist today...check out the mileage. July 24th of last year, the car had 294,000 miles on it. I didn't go to VT skiing this past Winter, so not many miles... The Spec B turned 96,000 miles a couple weeks back. Edited July 6, 2021 by Max Capacity 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...
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