Sponge Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Might be a repost if so sorry... http://www.xcceleration.com/imp-gallery-05-leg.25.na.htm My vB Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHLEG Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 It's still missin' a turbo . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Now that is a pretty looking vehicle- well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white2.5i Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 nice, i have a na wagon too what sway bars are those? any trouble with the front sway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trohler Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 From whats written on the bottom looks like its only the Perrin rear bar. The exhaust is a little too raspy for my taste (probably due to headers one high flow cat and 3in exhaust on an NA car), unless its just a poor quality sound clip. 07 Impreza 2.5i Special Edition 07 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 That's a whole lot of work and $$$ on a car that our Quest minivan can blow the doors off of in a straight line...... Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47ka Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 That's a whole lot of work and $$$ on a car that our Quest minivan can blow the doors off of in a straight line...... What happens when you hit a corner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 What happens when you hit a corner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konrad Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 What happens when you hit a corner? haha that's a good one. and VVG stop hating man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineout Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 http://67.19.177.10/newphotos/other/other864.jpgWhat happens when you hit a corner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted April 18, 2006 Author Share Posted April 18, 2006 LMAO:lol: http://67.19.177.10/newphotos/other/other864.jpg My vB Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober04 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 http://67.19.177.10/newphotos/other/other864.jpg True, True...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 What happens when you hit a corner? Go drive a Quest and then we can continue the discussion. Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prod Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 With all the money spent on the upgrades to that car, he could have just gotten a GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrejda Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Some people don't want the same car as everyone else and enjoy a challenge. Certainly not the reason I bought an N/A but I can appreciate this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Nice....but with the cost of those mods.......you could have had a LGT:eek: Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShockerGT Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Nice....but with the cost of those mods.......you could have had a LGT:eek: +1 I've also come to the conclusion that there are zero exhausts available that won't make the N/As sound tinny/ricery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazzster Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Might be a repost if so sorry... http://www.xcceleration.com/imp-gallery-05-leg.25.na.htm This is my car by the way........Sam did a great job. This is a Rampod intake from a WRX. The MAF sensor fits perfectly and I have had no issues with CEL's. Cannot say the same for the hi-flow cat but that is the name of the after market game....the intake made a HUGE improvent to throttle response. The mounting bracket is a custom piece... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazzster Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 From whats written on the bottom looks like its only the Perrin rear bar. The exhaust is a little too raspy for my taste (probably due to headers one high flow cat and 3in exhaust on an NA car), unless its just a poor quality sound clip. I am the owner of the car in question...yes, it is a Perrin sway bar. Rear only and it made a big difference in handling............I ended up keeping the stock mufflers because there was resonance issues with this exaust. My car was an experiment using a turbo Legacy exaust. We could have gotten it to work if we experimented with resonators like the factory uses but I ran out of money. I kept the headers and hi-flow cat. The power gain using the turbo exhaust was not noticable over the stock so I feel like I made the right choice by not pursuing it. I figure I will save money for cams instead which is typically an honest 10-15 hp gain with out engine management issues....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 pretty cool but the sound clip did sound kinda nasty. but great looking wagon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazzster Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 That's a whole lot of work and $$$ on a car that our Quest minivan can blow the doors off of in a straight line...... Wow, everyone is talking about my car! There are two schools of thought in the world of the car enthusiast: There is the muscle car mentality where the only thing that matters is straight line speed. Then there is the school of thought where all out straight line speed is replaced by balance and how a car "feels" through thoughtful application of chassis tuning and power. A Miata is a fine example of this. Seeing as though your Subie has an AUTOMATIC transmission and six cylinders, you would not understand the concept. What is even more disturbing is that you actually own a minivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazzster Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Some people don't want the same car as everyone else and enjoy a challenge. Certainly not the reason I bought an N/A but I can appreciate this car. Thank you for defending me and my NA Legacy. I put alot of time, money and love into my Subie. Some people just don't get the concept of customization. Not to mention that I did not have $30K laying around for a GT. I work for a living, own a home and support a wife and kid. I was the first on the block to own a 02 WRX. Still, the best car I ever owned and it was fast out of the box. There is just something about taking a lessor performing Subie and making it perform. It also gives me satisfaction that while all those Audi A4 owners paid $30K for 170hp. I paid $20K for 165hp and spent $1500 for an additional 20hp and another $1200 for chassis mods. Would I have liked a GT . Yes, but I get 30 mpg mixed driving and with a 125 mile commute each day it is nice being able to run 87 octane not. With the mileage I do per year, I don't have to worry about my turbo dying long before the engine ever would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 Thank you for defending me and my NA Legacy. I put alot of time, money and love into my Subie. Some people just don't get the concept of customization. Not to mention that I did not have $30K laying around for a GT. I work for a living, own a home and support a wife and kid. I was the first on the block to own a 02 WRX. Still, the best car I ever owned and it was fast out of the box. There is just something about taking a lessor performing Subie and making it perform. It also gives me satisfaction that while all those Audi A4 owners paid $30K for 170hp. I paid $20K for 165hp and spent $1500 for an additional 20hp and another $1200 for chassis mods. Would I have liked a GT . Yes, but I get 30 mpg mixed driving and with a 125 mile commute each day it is nice being able to run 87 octane not. With the mileage I do per year, I don't have to worry about my turbo dying long before the engine ever would. Wondered when the owner would show up:icon_bigg kudo's again on your car... I am not looking to go all out on my NA but it needs a little bump in throttle response. I drive the tollroad back and forth to work for 23 miles every day and sometimes I feel like Fred Flintstone could out run me...with your experience in these cars can you rank out what improvements did what for you? Unless you did it all at once... My vB Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrejda Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Thank you for defending me and my NA Legacy. No problem. I'm not sure why but when I read "he could have bought a GT, blah blah" for the umpteenth time it makes me sad. An enthusiast should not think that way and if they do there's really no need to post it in the N/A forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazzster Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Wondered when the owner would show up:icon_bigg kudo's again on your car... I am not looking to go all out on my NA but it needs a little bump in throttle response. I drive the tollroad back and forth to work for 23 miles every day and sometimes I feel like Fred Flintstone could out run me...with your experience in these cars can you rank out what improvements did what for you? Unless you did it all at once... Thanks again....I had the opportunity to try the intake before the headers and cat. The throttle response was greatly improved. My wife has an 05 Outback N/A and tested it back to back. I know what you mean with the "Flintstone" feeling. The air box is the most restrictive I have ever seen. It really does choke the car to death. The 2.5 N/A motor really does have so much going for it if were not hindered by so many restrictive devices. It is too bad the aftermarket focused so much on the turbo cars. Look at the old days when you could get every part under the sun for a 2.5RS. blah blah blah bah right! We have all heard this before.......I went to a huge Subaru meet here in MA this past weekend and there was only one other N/A Legacy. It was beautiful and special amongst an endless sea of WRX's..........my experience with the parts I have has been a love hate. I am not a fan of CEL's but the modest increase in power makes it worth it. Keep in mind my car was an experiment for the manufacture of the cat and headers and the installer so there was no guarantee as we found out with the cat back exhaust that did not work. I thought I would be a pioneer and help create a demand for parts for the N/A cars (as did xcceleration.com) but that was not the case. If I had more money and more time we could have gotten the hi-flow cat to not throw a CEL and the cat-back not to resonate so badly but a budget is a budget. What you could do to be safe and to keep you from a frightful journey is start with the intake then do cams. Supposedly cams are safe, reliable and make very noticable hp gains. These guys look like a good source http://www.techworkseng.com/Products/Subaru_Engine_Cams.htm Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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