xt2005bonbon Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 JDM TGVs are on. Super great OEM option if anyone is looking to stay side feed while ditching the TGV setup. Scored them for $50/set on FB. I did not know there was such a thing as JDM TGVs. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergs Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 As of today, I am two OCV's and one Turbine2 sensor away from enjoying total mechanical salvation! OCV's are in so now it's down to the Turbine 2 sensor. I got to talking with a neighbor up the street from me this morning. Turns out he has a lift and is open to putting my car up so I can pull the valve body. This is all falling into place perfectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-BGTLimited Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 I did not know there was such a thing as JDM TGVs. Link? Subaru PN 14003AB930 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTorv Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) I did not know there was such a thing as JDM TGVs. Link? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/873166443460449 They require some modification for the metal manifolds but it lines up with my plastic one. Edited April 6, 2021 by LGTorv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojak Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) “Spring refresh” is complete. Started with floor mats, and quickly mushroomed from there. My cockpit carpet was torn up from PO’s ski boots, always annoyed me, found one on the fs thread for a steal. As she sits now: Headlights restored/lamin-x’d Foglights-one replaced, both yellow film’d Grill replaced- JDM black mesh and surround w/STI badge Battery terminal/grounds cleaned up JDM double din hvac panels+ hazard Head unit replaced w Pioneer AVH 310EX dvd Ballistic sound deadening- 4xdoors, rear spare well and cargo area Hertz CX 165 6.5” speakers all round Weather stripping repl’d on all doors Backup camera LED swap on all puddle and interior lights New-to-me black carpet Subaru rubber floor mats New battery tray, tie rods, and tie down in the mail, battery itself up next Last but not least, will have time when I run out for my first vax dose to plug in the anxiety port and finally get off the base map tune. Whew! Do I need to mention what a bad influence you guys are? Edited April 6, 2021 by Kojak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalsleeper Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 “Spring refresh” is complete. Started with floor mats, and quickly mushroomed from there. My cockpit carpet was torn up from PO’s ski boots, always annoyed me, found one on the fs thread for a steal. As she sits now: Headlights restored/lamin-x’d Foglights-one replaced, both yellow film’d Grill replaced- JDM black mesh and surround w/STI badge Battery terminal/grounds cleaned up JDM double din hvac panels+ hazard Head unit replaced w Pioneer AVH 310EX dvd Ballistic sound deadening- 4xdoors, rear spare well and cargo area Hertz CX 165 6.5” speakers all round Weather stripping repl’d on all doors Backup camera LED swap on all puddle and interior lights New-to-me black carpet Subaru rubber floor mats New battery tray, tie rods, and tie down in the mail, battery itself up next Last but not least, will have time when I run out for my first vax dose to plug in the anxiety port and finally get off the base map tune. Whew! Do I need to mention what a bad influence you guys are? Let me know what you think of those Hertz speakers. I am going to upgrade my set up sooner than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojak Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Can do, SoCal. Wired for five channel amp and sub but didn’t pull the trigger yet. Gonna play with the eq settings some more today to fine tune. Sound pretty clean with the power they have now but I’m sure it won’t be long before I want a bit more punch. Then again, anything would be better than the 15 yo blown factory setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Cobb short shifter installed on the 6MT Spec-B Cobb shifter, Spec-B linkages, Spec-B reverse cable with 2007 STI 6MT I have that Perrin reverse lockout handle waiting to be installed to check if it fixes the rattle with my Cobb STS. One of these days. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K 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 April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Weather stripping repl’d on all doors Do you have the part numbers for this? I'd love to do this if there's any sort of guide or notes you took from. 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...
socalsleeper Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Can do, SoCal. Wired for five channel amp and sub but didn’t pull the trigger yet. Gonna play with the eq settings some more today to fine tune. Sound pretty clean with the power they have now but I’m sure it won’t be long before I want a bit more punch. Then again, anything would be better than the 15 yo blown factory setup. Yeah definitely, those old speakers are far from top quality. I have my car wired for 7 channels. 4 channels up front for the component speakers active cross over setup. 2 channels for the rear coaxial speakers, and the last channel for the subwoofer. I am thinking about running an audiocontrol DM 810 signal processor. I haven't decided on the power amps yet. I have a 12" JL W3 I need to have re-coned, but I might switch to a pair of 8" Sundown Audio subs for the low end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojak Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Boozer, I got mine from mSprank’s parted out spec b on the fs thread here. Am wondering myself if the part no. is different for wagon/sedan back doors. So long answer, no I don’t have catalog numbers but will be checking up on em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Do you have the part numbers for this? I'd love to do this if there's any sort of guide or notes you took from. Try https://parts.subaru.com/a/Subaru_2007_Legacy-25L-TURBO-5MT-4WD-GT-Limited-Wagon/_51505_6030811/WEATHER-STRIP-WEATHER-STRIP/B13-901-01.html It's '07 GT wagon, but if you look at the individual strips they appear to list legacy sedan/wagon for '05-09. I know the outback is the same as the wagon as I have my LGT wagon has them from a donor outback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojak Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 https://www.subaruparts.com/v-2007-subaru-legacy--gt-limited--2-5l-h4-gas/body--door-and-components Was just gonna follow up with this link, guess I timed out. The ones I did were the “door weather strip”, item 8 on this page. On Infosecdad’s linked page they’re called “door seal”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I did not know there was such a thing as JDM TGVs. Link? Want some? I have a set collecting dust, came off of an EJ20X manifold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) https://www.subaruparts.com/v-2007-subaru-legacy--gt-limited--2-5l-h4-gas/body--door-and-components Was just gonna follow up with this link, guess I timed out. The ones I did were the “door weather strip”, item 8 on this page. On Infosecdad’s linked page they’re called “door seal”. #5 from your link (belt weather strips) are the pieces I want to replace the most, and I'm pretty sure the wagon's are different for the rear doors, but I'll find them from there and thanks fellas Edited April 7, 2021 by BoozeRS05 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...
Max Capacity Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 #5 from your link (belt weather strips) are the pieces I want to replace the most, and I'm pretty sure the wagon's are different for the rear doors, but I'll find them from there and thanks fellas FWIW, I replaced both wagon rear door belt strips many year ago. They are easy, I'm sure I posted about doing that, I think it was back in 2007 or so. Last Fall I used a spray can of Plastic Coat to paint the passenger side front door belt strip as the OEM coating had flaked off. I'll be doing the drivers side soon. I went to the local junkyard to see if I could find a replacement but all the ones there had the same issue as my drivers door belt strip, the plastic bracket at the rear edge has cracked. Just can't see spending $62.00 to buy a new one for a 17y/o car. 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...
B-BGTLimited Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 I went to the local junkyard to see if I could find a replacement but all the ones there had the same issue as my drivers door belt strip, the plastic bracket at the rear edge has cracked. Just can't see spending $62.00 to buy a new one for a 17y/o car. The simple ability to do so would be the reason why I would do it LOL... damn what I would give to be able to buy ANYTHING for my 25yr old Beretta from GM anymore... There isn't jack shit available for those cars... it's a JY supply or nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-BGTLimited Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Today on WTF else can I take apart to prevent me from driving this car.... I fixed the halfassed pin install on the steering wheel controls that came in this car. Used donor pins from my 07 so they clip in correctly, no superglue for me. Now to just complete the run from the steering wheel down to the radio. Also made my own aux harness that will tie into the stock plug under the center console and hook up like the factory 07 did. Thankfully there are more than 4 empty pins on those plugs. Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalsleeper Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Today on WTF else can I take apart to prevent me from driving this car.... I fixed the halfassed pin install on the steering wheel controls that came in this car. Used donor pins from my 07 so they clip in correctly, no superglue for me. Now to just complete the run from the steering wheel down to the radio. Also made my own aux harness that will tie into the stock plug under the center console and hook up like the factory 07 did. Thankfully there are more than 4 empty pins on those plugs. Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk I am working this exact same project right now, I should be getting the pins in the mail later today. I just need to order a new airbag unit for the 2008+ wheel. That white plug under the dash has empty slots for wires, but if you have some wires jammed in there then you have other issues to deal with. Side note the terminals for this mod are only a few bucks, I got new connectors and extra pins for about $14, and $5 of that was shipping.... All you need is a crimper some heat shrink and wire cutters to do this update. Although I might have to redo this later, my wheel has the bluetooth controls and the Sport sharp button, to make this work you need the 2011+ clock spring, which means reverting back to the original connector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil03mustang Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Sooo... car feels really floaty and weird above 110mph. Shocks? The ‘06 didn’t do that. Should I just swap in specB struts and call it a day? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Sooo... car feels really floaty and weird above 110mph. Shocks? The ‘06 didn’t do that. Should I just swap in specB struts and call it a day? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk So many questions... how old are the tires ? what shape are all the bushing in, on the front and rear suspension ? how old are the struts ? are the ball joints in good shape ? Are these snow tires or summer tires ? May be you should start your own thread so its easier to find the results in one place. 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...
B-BGTLimited Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Don't forget to swap your VIN when you swap dashes... Man this is so friggen weird to me... Most VIN's under the windshield are riveted to the body structure not the removable dash. Yes I realize there is a huge stamped vin on the firewall but still... 90% of VIN checks the start by looking at the windshield one. Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Don't forget to swap your VIN when you swap dashes... Man this is so friggen weird to me... Most VIN's under the windshield are riveted to the body structure not the removable dash. Yeah, I didn't realize when I swapped a dash. But I did manage to catch it before my old one when to the dump so I have my VIN plate. Just need to pull the dash again sometime over the summer to fix the rattle and replace that plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Yeah, I didn't realize when I swapped a dash. But I did manage to catch it before my old one when to the dump so I have my VIN plate. Just need to pull the dash again sometime over the summer to fix the rattle and replace that plate. How quick will it take this time around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 How quick will it take this time around? Good question... there's probably a reason that I haven't done it in the last year... I also need my windshield replaced and I considered trying to drill/re-rivet the plate while the windshield is off. I would guess it would probably take me 2-3hrs all told to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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