Lone_wolf_subie Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 (edited) After my beloved 1999 RSK B4 Twin Turbo was written off I was left with the tough decision on what to do-whether to get another Gen 3 with all of the problems that a 23 year old car will bring or move up another generation. I chose to move over to Gen 4 and managed to pick this up for a relatively good price and only 135,000 km on the clock. She is pretty much bog standard at this point in time. I took my painted engine caps (reservoir etc) from the RSK as well as HKS radiator cap. I also have a Gialla Corsa wing that is being modified from the RSK to go onto this one. I had the RSK for 13 years so am transferring as much as I can so her memory will live on with the new build- a legacy with the Legacy you might say Edited November 16, 2023 by Lone_wolf_subie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 The RSK was moderately modified and so going back to what's basically a factory car has been... interesting. The handling feels soft and sloppy in comparison to the RSK and I miss the looks that the RSK used to get wherever she went. Still, a new build is fun and there is going to be a ton of learning to be had, things that the Gen 3s don't have like obd diagnostics, boost solenoids etc. It will be fun anyway. Plans for the car currently are to lower it ( have purchased springs with a 35-40mm drop in them but need to get them in) get the wing sorted, tint the front windows, black out the badges on the rear, new grill and black out the headlights and do the halo mod. Also need to sort sway bars and bushes. In time I'll get her tuned and hunt for a little more power but right now just wanting her handling better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 (edited) Current mods list (will continue to update as things happen) ENGINE STUFF: Fumoto Drain Valve HKS Radiator Caps x2 D1 Spec Oil Cap HKS Alternator and Aircon belts AVO turbo to I/C hose AVO I/C to TB hose Mishimoto gold clamps EXHAUST JDM Fujitsubo Giken Muffler Single Exit 3in from Axle back (at this time) EXTERIOR Custom front grill (IG Down_force_customs) Spectre Black Sequential LED wing mirror indicators Silver rear indicator bulbs SUSPENSION Factory Bilstein Lowered on Mag&Turbo Springs 35mm drop all around Genuine STI front strut brace Nolathane rear sway bar bushes Solid rear sway bar (Cusco?) INTERIOR Prova SI Drive Cover Full leather interior Fire extinguisher mounted on front passenger seat bracket Edited March 3 by Lone_wolf_subie Update 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 Fitted the Spectre sequential led wing mirror indicators today, that was scary popping the covers but once they came off all was good. I really like them and they are a step in the right direction for making her a lot more dark and menacing looking. I think once the front windows are tinted it will make it look more so. But happy days, something done and off the list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 Another day another modification. Lowered on Mag and Turbo (NZ company) springs which will give a 35-40mm drop all round. Things are starting to take shape finally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 And another mod ticked off the list today, genuine STI front strut brace 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojak Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Looking good. +1 on sways and bushings to get better road feel on the suspension setup. When I finally did mine I wondered why I took so long. Vast improvement. Keep up the progress reports. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted December 14, 2023 Author Share Posted December 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Kojak said: Looking good. +1 on sways and bushings to get better road feel on the suspension setup. When I finally did mine I wondered why I took so long. Vast improvement. Keep up the progress reports. Thanks man! Yeah, she would wallow too much in roundabouts and did not feel sleek or graceful. The lowering and strut brace have helped a lot but really can't wait to start doing bars and bushings. Cheers for the nice comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted December 21, 2023 Author Share Posted December 21, 2023 Has been a good week although not a lot in the way of photos to show. Have managed to get hold of a dash cubby so will be able to chuck gauges in there eventually. Have traded my BE5s rear Whiteline sway bar for a unknown JDM brand heavy duty sway bar. It was in pretty rough condition so that's been dropped into the powder coater for a zinc coating and a nice dark grey powder coat. And finally a couple of little things turned up. Sometimes finances don't allow big ticket items, especially at this time of year () but even little things make a car. So I bought these... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted December 27, 2023 Author Share Posted December 27, 2023 Deeply disappointed, the bulbs I needed were hb4 my bad. Still at least I know for next time. Can't wait for the public holidays to be done and dusted to start buying parts again. Need to get some HD rear sway bar links and I think I'll invest in the Cusco sway bar brackets just to keep everything strong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 Chucked the Nolathane rear sway bar bushes from the BE5 into her today as direct swap over. Do love Nolathanes red bushing colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobyDoobyDoo Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Car looks great! How are the roads in NZ? They’re pretty crappy where I live lol. Think bushings are going to be a necessity in my near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 Hey bro! Thank you! Our roads aren't great tbh. Even in our big cities there are a lot of pot holes. The bushings is just a kind of 'I want to overhaul everything and get the best out of it I can' lol I had Nolathane bushings throughout my Gen 3 Legacy and the whole system felt pretty tight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobyDoobyDoo Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 I think any sort of bushing replacement on a nearly 20 year old car are a huge improvement…just waiting to throw on all the JDM aluminum components at the same time…. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 So finally have my grill back and on. Been wanting to do this since first taking ownership of the car back in September. I feel it changes her up quite a bit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Been a while since posting, trying to save for upcoming holiday. However, got this done today.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Genuine JDM Fujitsubo Giken muffler on 3in axle back (at this time). Going to take some getting used to after no exhaust noise for the last few months. Looks pretty enough though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobyDoobyDoo Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Nice! It’s kinda hard to tell from the picture, but is that a single exhaust bumper? Kinda nice to have them at boxer rumble…I’m looking forward to upgrading mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 1 minute ago, SoobyDoobyDoo said: Nice! It’s kinda hard to tell from the picture, but is that a single exhaust bumper? Kinda nice to have them at boxer rumble…I’m looking forward to upgrading mine. Nah, it's the twin exit bumper but I plan on getting a mate of mine make up a blanking plate for the other side. Not so much subie rumble sadly. Mines twin scroll so loses the rumble but still better than dead silent like it was 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 So after lots (like a LOT of waiting) as I decided on what I wanted to do and the path I was going down I finally got this done. AVO turbo to I/C hose and I/C to TB hose. Let say first off that it was a s**t of a job, especially as the body was tired from gym, it was bloody hot and high humidity. I ended up needing my neighbours assistance because I just couldn't get the I/C back on and hoses kept slipping off and I was at my limit physically and mentally. Anyway, they're on and I'm relieved. on the plus I have set the theme for the engine bay with a red and gold theme which I think will contrast nicely with diamond grey. Anyway, no one wants to read my blabbering on, we want photos right?! So see below 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 So got my lazy butt into gear and swapped out the factory rear sway bar for my solid aftermarket one. I'm not 100% certain what brand it is as so much paint had worn off it but it looked very much like Cusco blue. Had it powder coated in a nice dark grey and finally fitted it. I just love this modification, was amazing on my Gen 3 and just as good on the GT. Just so much more pleasurable to drive, feels lighter and more alive and just glides in and out of corners. Next up suspension wise will be bracing and bushes I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_wolf_subie Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 Obligatory photo of said sway bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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