nicd Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Kevin, I really have to say that this Legacy is really what Subaru is all about this is my 6th Suby and by far the best stock rider no question. It leterally carves its way around. Iwould not be surprised to see the chasis showinf up at the Solo meets shortly in either base or turbo trim and doing very very well. However untill you have driven this car a bit it is difficult to explain. What I can tell you is that last night I went from my GT ltd Wagon to a G-35x and I am sorry but the seats are not close to those of the Suby, the interior detailing in the Suby is more functional and looks sturdier. Anyway I am bias so I will stop but you could not pay me to step out of this GT to go into a G-35. But that is not what its about, I am happy with what I have i have been waiting close to 7 years for this car to get here- well worth the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 That's just awesome nicd! I can't wait for my GT Wagon as well Kevin. :mrgreen: I have been waiting around 4 years for something of this caliber in a well-rounded package nicd. I sorta know what you mean by waiting. Maybe it's biding one's time. :lol: Sounds great for tires/wheels also. Can we get a better side profile? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicd Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 There you go I did not want to post too many pics before I do the tints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 WOW! That looks really sharp on that car. I can see why you wanted to tint the windows before you showed it off. It looks great! I am not a big fan of dark wheels on a black car but yours looks nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRXTom Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 nicd, that looks very nice. The 7.5", 48 offset does work well on the wagon. I'm only running the 215/45/17s that I had on my WRX but now you have me thinking about 225s. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicd Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 What I did find out is that the +48 offset will fit no problems with either the stock suspension or the spec B suspension. The 7.5" rims also fit on the the same set-up. For the tires I guess it is still up in the air i am using 225/45/17. Most in Japan that keep the stock rims in 17 or 18 keep 215/40/17 perhaps not to have to buy new tires as most still seem to have the RE050 OEM rubber, also the stock rims are all 7". However many aftermarket setups that have the spec B suspension do have 225. Below is a BP5B on 18x7.5 +48 that is on 225. So what is the conclusion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Sorry to digress, but wow the exhaust on that wagon is sweet! What kind is it? Doesn't look like the STI one because it's not the uneven length tips. At least it looks like it from that angle. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguylehigh Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Those wheels in the wagon pics look freakin awesome. They kind of look like the Honda Modulo wheels except they have more of a curve on them. I like them a lot, and these have now become my 2nd favorite wheel on a legacy, behind the Spec B of course :oops: . Airy 5-spokes have always had a place in my heart. Whats the $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicd Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Here: [img]http://www.prodrive-japan.com/information/news/20040109/img/main_01.jpg[/img] LEGACY (BP5) F/R 17×7.5J 5 100 48 F/R 18×7.5J 5 100 48 Your cost Japan 550 USD/17" or 605 USD/18" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Zevil Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Those prodrives look awesome. I will say that they are one of my favorite rim that I have seem yet. Unfortunately they aren't exaclty affordable. I can't believe that a wheel could cost that much but I guess so. Is there anywhere in the US that carrys this wheel? I also would like to get rid of the model number on the wheel and keep the Prodrive label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicd Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Those are the STI dual exhaust un-even length. 126,000 JPY. 1158 USD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 The GC-05 is a nice wheel, but yes, expensice as all GC wheels are. $2k+ for a set of wheels is a bit above my range. I'm just hoping to be able to get a set of PFF-7's in 17x7.5" as it sounds they may finally be bringing out (until now only 18x8.) The 18" version is between 19-20, I'm hoping 17-18 with the 17" version, and hopefully it fits. I'm sending Mike Shields a message a bit later to clarify things. Too bad they don't make a forged version, then a less costly PFF flow-forming version. Keeps cost down and somewhat affordable for us small-timers while those who can afford the big bling could flip for it in the forged GC line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 So, the P1s are on. Not only do they look badarse, but I save 4 lbs per corner. The stock GT wheel/tire combo comes in at 42 lbs, vs 38 for the P1/Dunlop 9000 combo. Suh-weet! Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub-attraction Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 I'd like to see that, how about some pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Pics are coming tomorrow, I hope. I'm going to bond with a computer-savvy bud who also has a digital camera. I think the stock wheels look better, frankly, but I'm just so fond of the P1s that I can't give them up...but I might have to. We'll see how things look in the cold, cruel light of day. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTourer Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 I was checking out what Tirerack had available so far, and I'm thinking the 17" Kosei K1 TS. I don't know, it's sooo light at 13.7lbs (probably about 34lbs with some Toyo T1s), but it might make the Leggy look to Acura TL'ish? Here's a photochopped pic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mines Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Which one of these is lighter? The GC-010E? [img]http://prodrive-usa.com/productImages/122.jpg[/img] or the GC-05F? And do they even sell the GC-05F in America? Because the wheel is not on the prodrive-usa.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 You would probably have to get the GC-05's grey because I haven't seen anyplace offering them in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 For all those who like the stock rims, check out the general discussion forum for the 50th Anniversary Legacy's "High Raster Silver painted" wheel (pic at bottom) IF ONLY this were a half inch wider, or better yet 18x7.5-8.0. It makes me want to polish and clearcoat the stock GT rims... I really like them but I would rather have 225 section summer tires. As for the ASA vs BBS debate before, I have ASA LS5s in 16x7 that came on my wife's 99 Miata when we bought it. She hit a chunk of ice, and split the rim, in the deepest part of the rim valley. I had to order a new rim, and wad dissappointed with the paint quality. it isn't obvious from more than a few inches away, but nevertheless, it isn't perfect. I'd pay for the forged strength of Prodrive, BBS RGR or RE, or SSR Comps or GT2s way before buying another cast aftermarket rim. Personally, Besides my favorite BBS RGRs, I like the GT2s from SSR. Pics below. Even Gold, for those who are Die Hard Subie Rally fans. I prefer the silver. A very good alternative to the ultra-bling Rays STI rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 These will be going on my Legacy.. [img]http://www.salazar-racing.com/images/pic153.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.salazar-racing.com/images/new15.jpg[/img] I dont know if these will fit (17x8 at 40mm offset) but I'll try to fit them on there.. I am sure it will stick out some out of the fender. [img]http://www.salazar-racing.com/images/ACF8754.jpg[/img] Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agctr Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 The offset sounds pretty nice im sure it will give you a lot more entry and exit grip on corners. I have mine offset slightly but not as big as 40mm. Personally I love the BBS CH rims in either 18" or 19" but also now like the PRODRIVE ones listed after. They look very meaty to say the least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady_bunch Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Anybody have an idea of what rims these are? (no flames on the model car :)... I saw a pic of this car on apex-japan and had to know about the rims). [img]http://www.ings-net.com/products/lx-sport/skyline-v35/imgs/f.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.apexjapan.com/dev/ag_cars_preview/images/2004_ag032.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 They are Volk Racing rims. The name is Progressive Spoke: [url=http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/cgi-bin/cgi2/getWheelItem.cgi?maker=VOLK&model=010_PROGRE]linky[/url]. More pictures: [img]http://www.importhookup.com/images/skylineprogressive.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.importhookup.com/images/350zprogressive.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.importhookup.com/images/sm%20prog%20spoke.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.importhookup.com/images/sm%20prog%20spoke2.jpg[/img] If you want to purchase them, [url]http://www.importhookup.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22[/url] or [url]http://www.importhookup.com/[/url] seems like they have good deals. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 [img]http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/sportedition/swap/se_fox_2_grey_ci3_l.jpg[/img] or powder coated stockers in a similar color as thoes. a dark or medium gray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 I've always in a way sort of like the Fox 2's. Looks simple and clean I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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