Aleo1337 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I recently bought a 1999 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited. Sadly, it's auto. Already had the head gasket done. Has about 147k miles. Now I'm wondering what I could do for upgrades. I live in South NH and need somewhere to get my ECU chipped/flashed. Then maybe a cold air intake? I'd also love to know where I could find a lot of parts for my car, like I hear parts from 04 STi's fit (but im not sure). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy1214 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 alot of wrx suspension parts almost direct fit, you can also upgrade to the bigger wrx wheels in return being able to fit there massive brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwa2500 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 '04 STi and '02-07 WRX suspension bits are a direct bolt-on to our cars without modification, i am currently running '04 STi struts on my wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleo1337 Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 Thanks for the info guys, definitely going to look into getting some sti lowering springs and maybe some wrx brakes. Anyone know anything performance wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WESTcoast Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 If you have the stock 16" snowflakes it will fit wrx rotors and bracket for the front, and just remeber if your getting wrx struts make sure you get them from the same car type (sedan to sedan, wagon to wagon) . as for performance, there is always the cold air intake, throttle body spacer, light flywheels, light crank pulley, exhaust, and if you want big power your can turbo your car or supercharge it, for big power comes big money lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleo1337 Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 I have the snowflakes, not sure of the size, but they're probably stock. I was also looking away from a turbo because it's an automatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
httrdd Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I have the snowflakes, not sure of the size, but they're probably stock. I was also looking away from a turbo because it's an automatic. Limited snowflakes are 16" if that is what you have. You can spool a turbo with a brakestand with an auto easier than manual. I prefer a manual even though mines an auto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WESTcoast Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I have the snowflakes, not sure of the size, but they're probably stock. I was also looking away from a turbo because it's an automatic. the Gt's came with the silver snowflakes and the Gt limiteds came with gold/chrome snowflakes either way you can run the wrx brake setup. Yeah turbo'ing an N/A car isnt really worth it as n/a cars have high compression and turbo cars have low compression. So if you do turbo a n/a car your will have to run low boost to avoid detonation inside the cylinders. I saving up to go supercharged, its different its unique and you have all the power without the lagg!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleo1337 Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 I've got the limited, but I have silver wheels. And on the subject of transmissions, I heard the standard that came standard, no pun intended, on these cars wasn't a very good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I just got Hawk HPS pads for my car, that was a pretty good upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WESTcoast Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I've got the limited, but I have silver wheels. And on the subject of transmissions, I heard the standard that came standard, no pun intended, on these cars wasn't a very good one. then your ok to run the brakes, you can also check your rim size by looking on your tire it should say somthing like this on the tirewall 205/55/16 Yeah subaru's 5spd trannys are ehhh except for the jdm sti 5spd tranny which is rare as hell. But work with what you got, the thing is our tranny's get iffy around 400hp in wear and tear will really come fast. But if you really wanna see shitty transmissions visit the evo forums to learn all about it just kidding i love evos haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WESTcoast Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I just got Hawk HPS pads for my car, that was a pretty good upgrade. Yup HPS pads are really good! Thats what I'm running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleo1337 Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 400hp? Don't think I'm hitting that anytime soon, seeing as I plan on having this car til I run it into the ground I actually might consider that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WESTcoast Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Haha don't quote me on that, but im just saying for the power you'll be putting out its nothing to worry about unless you have a gear that needs replacing then you can rebuild your tranny and put in ra gears in which are a shorter final drive. Great for auto x horrible for commuting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleo1337 Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 The car is my DD so I wouldn't worry too much, but I do wanna do some autox because that wouldn't be too bad on the car. Just need some more power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetlethal1000 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I put the weapon R Ram air intake on mine. It doesnt fit perfect but it works pretty well. Went to lou's custom exhaust for a cat back and new high flow muffler. I think the car came with two cats and two resonators. I just left one cat and one resonator. I was also thinking about adding the after market stabalizer bars for the wrx for the front. I didnt know all you guys were so close to me. We will have to get a meet together in the area some time. I know your only looking for performance right now but I do have my rims and front bumper for sale if you were interested as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz98gt Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 rims sound like fun; any pictures, or are they the one's in your profile pic? '04 STi and '02-07 WRX suspension bits are a direct bolt-on to our cars without modification, i am currently running '04 STi struts on my wagon. I'm also looking into some suspension components because my poor legacy is riding kinda low at the rear, I'm guessing the struts are going bad or the springs. Gonna take a look under soon to see. But the million dollar question: how's the ride with the new STi struts compared to the oem ones? Handling, comfort, ride height, and on and on haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetlethal1000 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Rims: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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