blklgt05 Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Your car is gorgeous dude!!! It is making me very impatient with my long list of mods. How would you say the Invidia sounds? Mild volume increase, or big volume increase? What about cabin noise? My wife is worried I might put a system on the car that is too loud. I think she just really doesn't want to hear it from the inside, so as long as interior volume doesn't change much, she won't mind if it gets noticed going down the street. I think Invidia is my best bet for this. Magnaflow and Borla will likely be too loud. The drone was pretty loud when it was first installed, but after about 100 miles or so, its gone. Now the sound is mellow and very smooth. But by all means, it is an exhaust so you're gonna know its there. I thought it was too much at the beginning, but now it's very nice. I'd recommend you give it a try, but if the wife says no, then... idk, I'm not married . mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriker Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 idk, I'm not married . Most important part of the whole modding style. Because racecar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Most important part of the whole modding style. Because racecar. http://becauseracecar.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/WHY-SO-LOUD-650x405.jpg mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 For people that PM'd me about the thermal coating on the Invidia logo. http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/blklgt05/Invidia%20Catted%20TBE/P9120822_zpsc4f7f178.jpg http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/blklgt05/Invidia%20Catted%20TBE/P9140825_zps7cd8304a.jpg Normally if you're standing behind my car, you can't see Invidia at all. mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 Added new thread DIY: H9 Bulbs in H11 Fogs http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/blklgt05/H9%20Bulbs%20in%20H11%20Fogs/P9060817.jpg mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kncart Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Much better with the exhaust. I think the exterior is done. I hate to say it but its time for swaybars And by swaybars I mean 26MM front and 24mm rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAyala Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 your car is sexy! those rims looks perfect also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Much better with the exhaust. I think the exterior is done. I hate to say it but its time for swaybars And by swaybars I mean 26MM front and 24mm rear. Thanks man, I currently do have the 19mm RSB and the car is very neutral. I personally don't recommend running big swaybars on heavier cars like the 5gen Legacy just so it's more forgiving when you do drive it hard. I had some big solid Cusco F/R swaybars on my 4gen LGT and unless I take the corners perfectly, I would always spin out. I had couple of close calls on the canyons. If that 24mm RSB is the solid type, that's a 406% increase from OEM and I wouldn't feel as relaxed taking high speed corners (freeway merging ramps ). I would also not recommend that for mountain roads. I might get a slightly bigger FSB depending on how the car feels after I upgrade to coilovers. I think it's always better to upgrade the spring/strut first, get proper roll center adjustments, drive the car and then decide what you need from there on. If you are lowered, a lot of the body roll will go away once fix the roll center. mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zambazil Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Interesting, so bigger is not always better. Always some trade off in the end. Thanks for sharing experience, blk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 It finally FOLDS!! http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/blklgt05/2010%20LGT%20Journal/PA050981.jpg Cleaned the engine bay today. http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/blklgt05/2010%20LGT%20Journal/PA050969.jpg mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesedil Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 10's don't fold? My 12 does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacy360 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 10's didn't fold; SOA came out with a kit towards the end of the model year that allowed people to fold the mirrors in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zambazil Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 10's don't fold? My 12 does. Yep, it started with the 2011s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kncart Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Thanks man, I currently do have the 19mm RSB and the car is very neutral. I personally don't recommend running big swaybars on heavier cars like the 5gen Legacy just so it's more forgiving when you do drive it hard. I had some big solid Cusco F/R swaybars on my 4gen LGT and unless I take the corners perfectly, I would always spin out. I had couple of close calls on the canyons. If that 24mm RSB is the solid type, that's a 406% increase from OEM and I wouldn't feel as relaxed taking high speed corners (freeway merging ramps ). I would also not recommend that for mountain roads. I might get a slightly bigger FSB depending on how the car feels after I upgrade to coilovers. I think it's always better to upgrade the spring/strut first, get proper roll center adjustments, drive the car and then decide what you need from there on. If you are lowered, a lot of the body roll will go away once fix the roll center. WOW. I don't think I have ever heard of anyone having as bad an experience with sway bars as yourself. I always recommend them as the first suspension upgrade. I put the Cobb swaybars on my 4th generation and the difference was night and day. I never had even a hint of issues with the car spinning out including taking 35 MPH corners at 70 in the rain. (I did set the rear to the soft setting in the winter however). Later I upgraded the front Cobb to a larger Perrin and the difference was again huge. I was really disappointed with the suspension on our 5th generation when I drove it but I knew it could be fixed so I bought it anyway. I agree the best upgrade is the struts and shocks however not everyone has $1500-2000 to do this and then you would still want the sway bars. I would agree that a non adjustable 24mm sway bar on the rear only would not be advisable however with the adjustable larger front sway bar and the adjustable rear the difference is again night and day and my car loves the mountain roads. So we are going to have to agree........ to disagree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 WOW. I don't think I have ever heard of anyone having as bad an experience with sway bars as yourself. I always recommend them as the first suspension upgrade. I put the Cobb swaybars on my 4th generation and the difference was night and day. I never had even a hint of issues with the car spinning out including taking 35 MPH corners at 70 in the rain. (I did set the rear to the soft setting in the winter however). Later I upgraded the front Cobb to a larger Perrin and the difference was again huge. I was really disappointed with the suspension on our 5th generation when I drove it but I knew it could be fixed so I bought it anyway. I agree the best upgrade is the struts and shocks however not everyone has $1500-2000 to do this and then you would still want the sway bars. I would agree that a non adjustable 24mm sway bar on the rear only would not be advisable however with the adjustable larger front sway bar and the adjustable rear the difference is again night and day and my car loves the mountain roads. So we are going to have to agree........ to disagree It's all good bro, I forgot to add that it is personal preference, everyone have different driving style and skills . COBB's swaybar is not solid type btw and I was driving mostly on mountain roads back then while on the road it wasn't as harsh. I'll probably get bigger fronts after coilovers for sure. mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityGear Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 props on the show car entry yesterday. Car looks great in person. It was great meeting you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeylord Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Ok, so maybe a 5th gen can look good... Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 props on the show car entry yesterday. Car looks great in person. It was great meeting you. It was great to meet you too man, Subiefest was pretty fun overall. mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 No more mounting tapes, got the lower spoiler properly sealed down. http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/blklgt05/20121009LowerspoilersealeddownE.jpg mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphtc Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Love that wing spoiler, where did you order it from?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Love that wing spoiler, where did you order it from?? Hanger mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blklgt05 Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 + Headrest Wood Hanger http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/blklgt05/2010%20LGT%20Journal/PA181590.jpg + COBB AP V2/V3 Specific Mount http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/blklgt05/2010%20LGT%20Journal/PA181596.jpg mod journal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zambazil Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 + Headrest Wood Hanger Whiteline or KB? Seems like a practical, little gadget though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAyala Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 + Headrest Wood Hanger http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/blklgt05/2010%20LGT%20Journal/PA181590.jpg + COBB AP V2/V3 Specific Mount http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/blklgt05/2010%20LGT%20Journal/PA181596.jpg NiCE!! That will def come in handy for my blazers for work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 There was aclip on youtube for subiefest in wjich you car popped up for 2secs. Looks money....sorry I couldn't find it again otherwise id share it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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