KCwagon Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Doh! Hit the button twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asa5480 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 subscribed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.K.S. Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) The bracket I was referring to was the latter one you stated, the one that actually went in the bumper near the fender. Am I correct with this list? Newer list (Most complete retrofit): Sedan 05-07 (Rev A-C) JDM Bumper Bumper Beam (or cut USDM beam) Bumper Brackets Shock Absorber Fender Liners (or cut original liners) Fog Lights (JDM brackets, DIY brackets, or entire assemblies cut out of USDM bumper.) Sedan 08-09 (Rev D-F) JDM Headlights (Optional: Headlight leveling switch and plugs. Plugs available at Toyota or Lexus dealer.)(Requires rewiring and soldering skills depending on which lights you want to use and because the JDM headlight wiring connectors are different from USDM.) Fenders Bumper Bumper Beam (or cut USDM beam) Bumper Brackets Shock Absorber Fender Liners Fog Lights Also are the USDM wiring connectors able to be soldered onto the JDM wiring? Maybe it's possible to solder the running and turn signal lights together so that they both light up and blink like USDM turn signals? I'm just spit-balling in this regard. Edited May 18, 2012 by W.K.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leke Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) No fogs required on the Rev.D, but everything else looks great. Nice work, that'll definitely help out both new and seasoned members of the forum. In regards to your last question, the best thing to do is to take a battery harness and use the OEM (USDM) plugs as your means to activate the relay. The other (the wires that run to the headlights) terminals can then be modified to include the JDM plugs.  This method requires more work, but the overall result is much cleaner. You could easily permanently modify your stock wiring to work with the JDM lights. But doing this will make life difficult if you ever want or need to go back to a USDM setup. The other part that requires thinking is the parking light and turn signal. On the JDM light they're different bulbs, but the USDM turning/parking light socket is integrated into one plug. Easiest thing to do here is to use the USDM plug as it is, but solder new wiring to the terminals where the bulb would sit. This requires a steady hand, as there is visually no space to work with. But, your parking light and turn signals would function as they would on the stock car. If you ever want to go back to a USDM setup, all you need to do is source a new turn signal/parking light socket. Edited May 19, 2012 by Leke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucas569 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 +1 with HKC-speed , i bought the albero front bumper from him smile ....  http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w90/kaho8930/249427_10150205539309226_552309225_7494119_615770_n.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w90/kaho8930/250020_10150205539209226_552309225_7494116_7602142_n.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w90/kaho8930/UR0116_preview-1.jpg  Can he or other vendors still get this bumper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Japan parts maybe I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaho8930 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 +1 ... or ask HKC speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac88 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I wish HKC speed would update their website so you could actually see what they have in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cholmes1 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 ^ +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofpaste39 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Gosh! I just finished reading all 29 pages. Really quick newbie question, what is a 2009 Subaru Outback called in Japan? Did they even get the Outback or is it just called a Legacy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansvonaxion Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 From 2003 they were called Outbacks, before that they were called Legacy Lancasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.K.S. Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) Here it is... Most Complete Retrofit List: Sedan 05-07 (Rev A-C) JDM Bumper Bumper Beam (or cut USDM beam) Bumper Brackets Shock Absorber Fender Liners (or cut original liners) Fog Lights (JDM brackets, DIY brackets, or entire assemblies cut out of USDM bumper.) Sedan 08-09 (Rev D-F) JDM Headlights (Optional: Headlight leveling switch and plugs. Plugs available at Toyota or Lexus dealer.)(Requires rewiring and soldering skills depending on which lights you want to use and because the JDM headlight wiring connectors are different from USDM.) Fenders Bumper Bumper Beam (or cut USDM beam) Bumper Brackets Shock Absorber Fender Liners From Leke on the Rev D-F headlight wiring: For the Rev D-F lights, the best thing to do is to take a battery harness and use the OEM (USDM) plugs as your means to activate the relay. The other (the wires that run to the headlights) terminals can then be modified to include the JDM plugs.  This method requires more work, but the overall result is much cleaner. You could easily permanently modify your stock wiring to work with the JDM lights. But doing this will make life difficult if you ever want or need to go back to a USDM setup. The other part that requires thinking is the parking light and turn signal. On the JDM light they're different bulbs, but the USDM turning/parking light socket is integrated into one plug. Easiest thing to do here is to use the USDM plug as it is, but solder new wiring to the terminals where the bulb would sit. This requires a steady hand, as there is visually no space to work with. But, your parking light and turn signals would function as they would on the stock car. If you ever want to go back to a USDM setup, all you need to do is source a new turn signal/parking light socket.   Someone please add this to the first post!!! Edited May 21, 2012 by W.K.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermo Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Any chance of getting OEM bumpers that are JDM?? Not the fancy after market ones, but the real bumpers that came with these cars in Japan.   Something a 40 year old can drive around with without getting the looks from the teeners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 They can be gotten, but don't get them pre-painted. There's no way they'll make the trip over the ocean unscratched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermo Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Are they the same money as the after market stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01rs25 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 There not cheap. 7-1300 for everything you need usually. Slammed more than your girlfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofpaste39 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 From 2003 they were called Outbacks, before that they were called Legacy Lancasters. I've been searching on Upgarage.com for Outback and it would find any results so I typed in BP and it came back w/ so many awesome stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01rs25 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Thats the way to search for legacy parts. Search the chaissis codes Slammed more than your girlfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01rs25 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Speaking of which. Anyone have any JDM spats they want to sell? Slammed more than your girlfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Speaking of which. Anyone have any JDM spats they want to sell? about time i have a one up on you ... muahahaha. I've got some sitting in a corner somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01rs25 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Grrrrrrrrrrrr! Â Â Anyone else have any they want to let go? Slammed more than your girlfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisisthenewsic Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Any chance of getting OEM bumpers that are JDM?? Not the fancy after market ones, but the real bumpers that came with these cars in Japan.   Something a 40 year old can drive around with without getting the looks from the teeners. http://www.sevenphotos.com/dev/spec_b_front.jpg jdm spec b factory bumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermo Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 ^^^ That's the one.^^^Â Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Just a reminder, I still have this sitting in the storeroom:  New Liberal Albero Front Bumper cover for the 08-09 Legacy wagon/sedan. Comes with mesh inserts and brackets to mount standard foglamps. $400.00 or best offer.  http://www.avoturboworld.com/media/0806_liberal_lgt04.jpg http://liberal-aero.com/products/parts/legacy_bpbl_def/img/01k.jpg Does not include the lip spoiler in the picture above. Designed to look similar to the Spec B bumper in Japan.  Regards,  Paul Hansen http://www.avoturboworld.com http://www.facebook.com/avoturboworld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01rs25 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 That looks so awesome!!! Wish I had an 08/09! Slammed more than your girlfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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