Infosecdad Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 57 minutes ago, Fenrir1 said: do explain. So ur saying it lets me stay 5x100 annnd lets me swap to spec b 6spd with my original 5spd parts? There are two types of 6spd transmissions. The solid case 6spd that is in the STi and SpecB that uses a different case, direct shift linkage, and heavier built. It's arguably the best transmission that Subaru has built. There is also a split-case 6spd that the 2015+ WRX (and 2010-2012 LGT) uses that is based off the 6spd transmission built for the EU diesel engines. It uses the 5spd case and is redesigned internally to have a 6th gear and has a cable driven shifter. It shares the same external components that the 5spd does due to the same case. It's not as heavy duty as the solid case 6spd from STi and SpecB, but if you aren't pushing 400hp, then the split-case may work just fine for you. A few of us now have upgraded our 5spd to this 6spd transmission with excellent results. Here is my thread about my experiences: There are a few others linked from it as well if you are interested.  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Infosecdad, are you still averaging some good mpg numbers with that case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, xt2005bonbon said: Infosecdad, are you still averaging some good mpg numbers with that case? Yes, sir, I am still getting 26-27 mpg when I keep her around 72-75 mph on the highway. 80 mph will drop to 24-25 mpg, and 65 mph will bump to 27-28 mpg. The sixth gear is so lovely for dropping the RPMs when cruising. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir1 Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Infosecdad said: There are two types of 6spd transmissions. The solid case 6spd that is in the STi and SpecB that uses a different case, direct shift linkage, and heavier built. It's arguably the best transmission that Subaru has built. There is also a split-case 6spd that the 2015+ WRX (and 2010-2012 LGT) uses that is based off the 6spd transmission built for the EU diesel engines. It uses the 5spd case and is redesigned internally to have a 6th gear and has a cable driven shifter. It shares the same external components that the 5spd does due to the same case. It's not as heavy duty as the solid case 6spd from STi and SpecB, but if you aren't pushing 400hp, then the split-case may work just fine for you. A few of us now have upgraded our 5spd to this 6spd transmission with excellent results. Here is my thread about my experiences: There are a few others linked from it as well if you are interested.  Hell yes i will definitely look into this when i have the funds thanks for this knowledge i had no idea about this route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir1 Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Infosecdad said: Yes, sir, I am still getting 26-27 mpg when I keep her around 72-75 mph on the highway. 80 mph will drop to 24-25 mpg, and 65 mph will bump to 27-28 mpg. The sixth gear is so lovely for dropping the RPMs when cruising. Im getting an combined average 18-20 right now  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir1 Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 Finally got the sti seat phone stand for cheappp and the subaru manual shift knob that i got for a third or quarter of the market price right now. Cant wait to install it to see how it looks and feel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir1 Posted June 3, 2023 Author Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) Got the car back today and holy grail what a difference! Still getting used to the new x clutch but apparently its rated like a exedy stage 1 clutch for over 400hp, which is overkill for my needs which also means reliable afff cuz ill never reach 400. The engagement or bite of the clutch is direct and immediate. Its a heavier clutch than im used to but itll loosen up overtime. My shifter is nice, direct and firm again which is a plus. I can tell that the legacy will very much be like an oem+ build and its almost on par with my forester even tho its faster than the forester, im almost done with the build. Now i just gotta wait and break it in to really step on it. Edited June 3, 2023 by Fenrir1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir1 Posted June 3, 2023 Author Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) Now that i got my car back, ive been itching to put these in. P2M grey and black checkered floor mats. These are for the gd impreza chassis but itll fit in the legacy, not perfectly but itll do. I always wanted checkered floor mats especially in red and black but the only company i found that can make em costs over $400.. these p2m were only $100 on ebay and theyre pretty quality mats. Im glad i got these becuz they match pretty well with the black carpet and the t/b sti checkered door sills. The sti floor mats i had before looked out of place and belongs in the forester for sure. What do u think? Also preserving the spec B red floor mats and putting them away. Â Edited June 3, 2023 by Fenrir1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febreze Mee Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Man, this is a beautiful interior! 1 MILKRUNÂ - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir1 Posted June 3, 2023 Author Share Posted June 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Febreze Mee said: Man, this is a beautiful interior! thank you! itll only get better from this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojak Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Checkerboard is tight. Nice touch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir1 Posted June 4, 2023 Author Share Posted June 4, 2023 Random night garage shot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir1 Posted June 4, 2023 Author Share Posted June 4, 2023 12 hours ago, Kojak said: Checkerboard is tight. Nice touch. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyfunnymoment Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 On 6/2/2023 at 8:09 PM, Fenrir1 said: Now that i got my car back, ive been itching to put these in. P2M grey and black checkered floor mats. These are for the gd impreza chassis but itll fit in the legacy, not perfectly but itll do. I always wanted checkered floor mats especially in red and black but the only company i found that can make em costs over $400.. these p2m were only $100 on ebay and theyre pretty quality mats. Im glad i got these becuz they match pretty well with the black carpet and the t/b sti checkered door sills. The sti floor mats i had before looked out of place and belongs in the forester for sure. What do u think? Also preserving the spec B red floor mats and putting them away.  Wow this looks awesome. I might have to grab some for myself! There are so many Legacy specific parts that I’ve never seen that you have acquired. Especially the screen in the armrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir1 Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 1 hour ago, reallyfunnymoment said: Wow this looks awesome. I might have to grab some for myself! There are so many Legacy specific parts that I’ve never seen that you have acquired. Especially the screen in the armrest. Thanks! Yea i cant wait until i get that hooked up. Ill have 3 screens on lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir1 Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Liberal vents and handbrake. Probably my 3rd cf handbrake but this piece is separate so ima use this instead. Heres the side by side comparison between liberal and oem faux cf 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir1 Posted June 22, 2023 Author Share Posted June 22, 2023 Finally got around to it and installed the defi boost and oil temp gauges on the column cover using the perrin gauge pod. Now i just gotta get them hooked up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir1 Posted June 24, 2023 Author Share Posted June 24, 2023 Finally got around and combined the usdm and jdm center consoles with the optional dealer sony dvd screen. I only installed the screen so hopefully i can get it to screenshare when i get my pioneer unit installed up front. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 Never saw that optional jdm option. Do you hit your elbow on that arm rest when you change gears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir1 Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, xt2005bonbon said: Never saw that optional jdm option. Do you hit your elbow on that arm rest when you change gears? yeah i never knew anything about it either until i got this legacy and started building it lol and i used to have a 05 LGT prior. yeah my elbow does hit the armrest but only a little bit. its a little annoying but livable. Edited June 26, 2023 by Fenrir1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Yeah. Where do you store the screen when not in use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir1 Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 (edited) 54 minutes ago, xt2005bonbon said: Yeah. Where do you store the screen when not in use? theres a compartment in the armrest where it folds up and reveals storing space for the screen. Edited June 26, 2023 by Fenrir1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Also, where did you get that 'shade thing' for the navigation screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir1 Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 11 minutes ago, xt2005bonbon said: Also, where did you get that 'shade thing' for the navigation screen? from japan auctions. its where i got like 90% of these jdm parts from  its the actual visor from subaru for japan legacies. their oem screen is a little wider than usdm screens for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenrir1 Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) K2 Gear fenders. Mf i didnt see no crack in the pics when i won the auction. Also broken piece near the front of the fender. Guess thats shipping fiberglass for ya. I think my paint guy can fix these ya? Edited June 28, 2023 by Fenrir1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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