Reuben Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Brembos? Overboard. You want brembo's when you shoot past 300whp, not now! Seriously, a good set of pads is all you need! Maybe some bigger calibers, nothing fancy though. I don't know why everyone in the states have Big Brake Kits... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Love the Gen 2s. The Black GT Sedan in that video looks just like my 98 GT, except for the rear window wiper (I think I saw one in one of those shots). I have always planned to turn my 99 BK into a US-variant GTB with an STI conversion. There's several companies here in Cali that do it and make it look completly stock. But I'm going with a FMIC so I can keep the smooth hood (can you say complete sleeper). Just need to figure out a way to keep the exhaust tone reasonable so it doesn't give it away too much. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonklein611 Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 Brembos? Overboard. You want brembo's when you shoot past 300whp, not now! Seriously, a good set of pads is all you need! Maybe some bigger calibers, nothing fancy though. I don't know why everyone in the states have Big Brake Kits... they aren't slotted or anything, and I got them for cheapsies. I love em, don't warp like the cheapo ones . Not a big brake kit, its just their OEM rotor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonklein611 Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 Love the Gen 2s. The Black GT Sedan in that video looks just like my 98 GT, except for the rear window wiper (I think I saw one in one of those shots). I have always planned to turn my 99 BK into a US-variant GTB with an STI conversion. There's several companies here in Cali that do it and make it look completly stock. But I'm going with a FMIC so I can keep the smooth hood (can you say complete sleeper). Just need to figure out a way to keep the exhaust tone reasonable so it doesn't give it away too much. SBT Know of any companies out on the East Coast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Know of any companies out on the East Coast? There was one or two in New Jersey, Pennsylvania IIRC. RAVSPEC or another company. I remember the Leggy crew over on Nsoc talking about their conversions. If the electronics weren't such a headache, I'd do the whole thing myself. But, pulling the dash and adding ECU, DCCD electronics, Rear axle temp sensor, and basically converting the electronics over to a DOHC Turbo motor, is more than I can manage. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonklein611 Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 Same here, if I had a second car and could leave the wagon in the garage for a few months, then I'd do it. It's a LOT of work, but I was looking at maybe going for a WRX engine or something that wouldn't have all the crazy STi electronics in it. Or just go all out and gut the car and put in all STi stuff.... Oh someday this wagon will be one bad ass sleeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 ^^ BTW JK - Moon Township near Pittsburgh, or someplace else? Seem to recall it being very Pittsburgh International, but I could be thinking of someplace else. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonklein611 Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 You're dead on. I'm around 2-4 subaru mins away from being at the door to the airport. Used to live in the area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 You're dead on. I'm around 2-4 subaru mins away from being at the door to the airport. Used to live in the area? North of you in Venango County, Franklin/Oil City area. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonklein611 Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 Ah ok, I got to school up in Erie, so I pass through there all the time. Getting back on topic, any idea what a shop charges for a swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Ah ok, I got to school up in Erie, so I pass through there all the time. Getting back on topic, any idea what a shop charges for a swap? Conservatively, if you already have the parts, you're looking at ~$3-4K for the swap (for the hours to convert everything). That's on top of the $3-$4K you'll spend if you don't already have the parts (possibly more). SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonklein611 Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 I figured it wouldn't be cheap. Darnit SOA, bring back the turbo wagon (STi?????)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 DIY? been done countless times. And if you ever need JDM parts btw, and can't find em through an importer, i can ship stuff to the states. it ain't cheap though. (got quote $330 US to ship BG Bilesteins, which was more than they cost to buy!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonklein611 Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Ouch that's pricey. Someday I'll have a sleeper wagon that can eat almost anything for breakfast. Anyone know what that kind of car would be under SCCA rules for auto x? But I think step 1 is graduate and get a job. Oh yeah, Reuben, thanks for the tip on those JDM fogs. They got here fast and they are in great shape (scored em cheap too). Now comes the wiring....... *grumble* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonklein611 Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Hey I guess STi made springs for our type wagon, saw em online for around $170 / pair. Worth it? Or is it too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Sounds ok to me... And are they for a wagon, or sedan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonklein611 Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 They are for a wagon, on the front ones they have 2 diff spring rates, ones for GT ones for GT-B (guess which one is slightly stiffer). Ala japan parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Back OT: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsVAeC7nkFM]YouTube - SUBARU LEGACY('93) PV Part2[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LVgq0P4qJs]YouTube - subaru legacy touring wagon pv[/ame] Ok, that's not working for some reason.... Copy paste this link (minus the space) if the vid above says that it's no longer available... http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=7LVgq0P4qJs My dad has a BH EXACTLY like the blue one in the beginning of that vid. Except he has the stars emblem, not the double L... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonklein611 Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Mmmm speed record, then Rod Stewart, then WRC. :-D I really wish commercials n stuff would be like this here in the US.... Nice to see they picked my color to go fast! Great vids, thanks for posting them. Remember, drivera firsto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonklein611 Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Also the 2nd one is the one I orig posted. GOLD legacy???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Also the 2nd one is the one I orig posted. GOLD legacy???? Yeah....? They are everywhere..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonklein611 Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 not here, i dont think we got that color here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Mwuahaha, And i've made my point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonklein611 Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 SOA cheated us out of everything cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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