LbecomesGTintoSTI Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Assuming that your car was @ Stage 0, what could you do with 1,000$? It can be anything within that price range. I'm asking this question because I want a rough idea on where to start. I have 1998 GT KYBs installed in my L but I'm looking for a reduced ride height. I'm also looking for poly mounts for the engine & tranny. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cman7 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 With $1000, I would get better suspension, some window tint, and some better brakes (since I've already got some decent tires and wheels). As I'm sure you've read, modding a car is supposed to be to your tastes. But you should always put brakes, suspension, and tires into your car before power mods. Going fast and then wrecking since you didn't have adequate tires or brakes leaves you with no car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-d Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 With $1000, I would get better suspension, some window tint, and some better brakes (since I've already got some decent tires and wheels). As I'm sure you've read, modding a car is supposed to be to your tastes. But you should always put brakes, suspension, and tires into your car before power mods. Going fast and then wrecking since you didn't have adequate tires or brakes leaves you with no car. First mod I did was upgrade my brakes to WRX brakes on the front and Outback brakes on the rear.. even though power is still stock, but I can stop on a dime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DN1911 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 these guys speak the truth!! any bushing that you can update with GroupN stuff will help out beyond your imagination also... our cars are all more worn out than you would think! i would start with getting the chassis up to date and then work on other mods like brakes and suspension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryboy_LGT Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Where do you get the poly mounts for out cars at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp27 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 i like your avatar. nice and black. 2.5 gt.......yumm and yes... i am looking into sway bars and better brakes right now. and rally tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryboy_LGT Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Thanks. what brakes are you looking into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp27 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 not totally sure yet. need good low cost brakes. i have been looking at the reviews on this site up at the top of the page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I failed at my 'mod.' The brakes on my Outback had a horrible shudder, so I replaced all four disks and all 8 pads with Hawk HPS Sport pads. They are fantastic, but all that means is that I can literally lock up my shitty tires with no effort, lol. They make for a cool high-pitched squeal tho! So in other words, if you do your brakes, do your tires, otherwise it's pointless. Too bad I'm too broke to do that anytime soon, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESSYMOND Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 not totally sure yet. need good low cost brakes. i have been looking at the reviews on this site up at the top of the page. I'm planning to do a WRX brake setup with slotted rotors because I'm a bit of a lead foot and I like to stop where I want to stop as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d1000rr Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 What's the average wrx brake system cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-d Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I'm planning to do a WRX brake setup with slotted rotors because I'm a bit of a lead foot and I like to stop where I want to stop as well... Slotted rotors won't make you stop better. The more mass you have, the more friction your brakes create which yields better braking performance. Slotted rotors prevent brake fade and if you're experiencing brake fade on street driving.. maybe you should stop driving like you're on a race track. Brake fade is caused by a gas that's released between the rotor and the pad.. the slots on the rotor take out a slice of pad which eliminates this gas, and returns your stopping power. You'll go through pads fast though! If you get a good set of solid rotors, like Brembo blanks and a good set of pads like Hawk HPS, you'll never experience brake fade, you'll stop on a dime, and get a lot of kms out of your setup. What's the average wrx brake system cost? I got my calipers for $150 USD from Nasioc. It's a straight bolt off/bolt on application.. you just need WRX rotors and pads for your vehicle. If you do this, you'll want to increase your rear brakes as well to Outback brakes. This will offset the increased brake bias to the front so you won't constantly nose dive hard. Outback calipers are probably cheaper too. When buying new brakes, I get 2005 WRX rotors/pads for the front, 2003 Outback rotors/pads for the rear. Nice little Frankenstein setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryboy_LGT Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 So you dont have to change any of the major suspension parts to swich to the wrx and outback rotor set up? just a simple remove and slap the new ones on? the bolt pattern on those the same as our cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-d Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 So you dont have to change any of the major suspension parts to swich to the wrx and outback rotor set up? just a simple remove and slap the new ones on? the bolt pattern on those the same as our cars? That's right! You'll need the calipers and caliper bracket for the front.. the two bolts that mount the Legacy caliper are in perfect alignment with the WRX caliper mounting bolts. Rotors are a perfect swap as well. The rears are similar, however the rear dust plate, you'll need a die grinder to cut off the lip because the new Outback rotor is larger than the plate, whereas the stock rotor fits inside the plate. You'll need the caliper bracket for the rear as well (the bracket is where the pads sit inside.) Let me be specific. It's only the 2005 WRX generation.. I think its 2002 - 2005? Not the STi, just the WRX. For Outback, you can use Outback rear rotors, the 2003 year.. I think its 2000 - 2003? Or, the Legacy H6 sedan in the same year.. I'm not 100% sure about the H6 years though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cman7 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Jay-D thank you! You saved me from a lot of typing. It seems nobody really understands that blanks are far better than slotted or cross drilled rotors. Most people buy them for "bling". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-d Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Jay-D thank you! You saved me from a lot of typing. It seems nobody really understands that blanks are far better than slotted or cross drilled rotors. Most people buy them for "bling". Haha.. no problem! I don't get it either.. when I upgraded to WRX, my stopping power is insane.. if I need to brake hard.. I can brake hard.. come to a safe stop but still have more braking power at my disposal. 11.4" rotors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanaenk Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 How long do you plan to own this car? If less than a year or two - my upgrades would be in something easily transferable between Subarus. Namely - I'd get some decent rims. Say used 04 bbs rims in good shape with decent tires should fit under 1000 with some luck. Will instantly upgrade handling/acceleration and looks and be transferable to your next car. 666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 What all would one need to swap over to WRX brakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryboy_LGT Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Thanks Jay-D. That helped out alot. I wish i would have found this site about 2 weeks ago cuz i just did all my breaks so they are good for awhile now. And baddog- look on page one. Jay-d Tell you everything you need to swap to the wrx fronts and outback rears. sounds super simple and easy to do. and you only have to modify your dust cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay-d Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Anytime guys.. there's another message board that dedicated to our generation Legacy's.. I'm not sure if I'm violating any forum rules or not by posting this but you can find a whole lot more information regarding the 2nd/3rd generation Legacy's http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM I'm user "warrior" on there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobolusk Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 maybe a sweet set of headers? on my 95 once i got borla headers it was pretty brutal! maybe some exhaust? or a intake of some kind? if you are looking at the fast department Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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