pongeee Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Finally got the car i wanted. But what do i do first? Suspension or power? If power, what do i start with? If suspension, what do i start with there? Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieutenantcolumbo Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 First you want to research. Read all the stickies. Talk to friends or go to local meets. Come up with a plan and goals. Here's a similar thread to get you primed: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/upgrades-worth-doingi-196662.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racso_dor Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 coilovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Ok, I'll bite... get a catless up pipe, 3" down pipe and a tune. learn how to check the oil and keep it topped off every few day's until you learn how much oil your car uses. Do not use Mobil 1 5w-30 I'll PM you some vac pic's. you'll enjoy them. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 First you want to research. Read all the stickies. Talk to friends or go to local meets. Come up with a plan and goals. Here's a similar thread to get you primed: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/upgrades-worth-doingi-196662.html 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Ok, I'll bite... get a catless up pipe, 3" down pipe and a tune. learn how to check the oil and keep it topped off every few day's until you learn how much oil your car uses. Do not use Mobil 1 5w-30 I'll PM you some vac pic's. you'll enjoy them. This! It will be the best bang for your buck. Also, depending on how many miles are on the car, make sure to check for shaft play on the turbo when replacing the turbo. Maybe you can grab some of this stuff with great deals from some of the vendors for black friday/cyber monday. Welcome and happy modding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Here's more. Hawk Ceramic pads and decent rotors. Buy them from "m sprank" or Mike at AZPinstalls.com But all you can from them, they help out on here for free. You can't beat the customer service. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieutenantcolumbo Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 buy all you can from them, they help out on here for free. You can't beat the customer service. ^ +100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I'll third the UP/DOWN pipe and tune suggestion, at least unlock the stock potential. Might I also suggest this mod (maybe you'll need time to get annoyed with the stock sunroof operation): http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/1-touch-sunroof-close-and-more-193882.html Add one-touch operation (and more) to your stock sunroof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Power is NOTHING without control. --YukonArt /thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Search everything and anything. Then search it again. And when you think you've read everything twice, read it all one more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berzerklo Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Have all the fluids been changed recently? That is always a good start. For an 05 I would start with a suspension. Also... A rainy day savings account! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06legsleeper Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 i went with power , plus new front rotors and pads. so far.. new catless dp, sti up pipe, cat back exhaust, cobb tune stage 2, 93 octane .. love driving it so much i look for reasons to drive lol .. my car only has 51k miles on it , stock when i bought it .one owner that was 50 so i got lucky. mods to come this spring... coilovers, rims, tires, sway bars, new tmic, or fmic depends what i find first . gl with the car.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongeee Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Ok, I'll bite... get a catless up pipe, 3" down pipe and a tune. learn how to check the oil and keep it topped off every few day's until you learn how much oil your car uses. Do not use Mobil 1 5w-30 I'll PM you some vac pic's. you'll enjoy them. What kind of oil do you recommend then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongeee Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 i went with power , plus new front rotors and pads. so far.. new catless dp, sti up pipe, cat back exhaust, cobb tune stage 2, 93 octane .. love driving it so much i look for reasons to drive lol .. my car only has 51k miles on it , stock when i bought it .one owner that was 50 so i got lucky. mods to come this spring... coilovers, rims, tires, sway bars, new tmic, or fmic depends what i find first . gl with the car.... I was thinking about the sti up pipe and a down pipe, not sure on the brand though. Mine only have 60k on it right now with only one owner before me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongeee Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Here's more. Hawk Ceramic pads and decent rotors. Buy them from "m sprank" or Mike at AZPinstalls.com But all you can from them, they help out on here for free. You can't beat the customer service. Definitely needs bigger breaks on it, thats for sure. Already found that out. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongeee Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Have all the fluids been changed recently? That is always a good start. For an 05 I would start with a suspension. Also... A rainy day savings account! Checked oil last night, its good. coolant was low, topped it off though. not sure where the tranny dip stick is though. And i have been saving since the day i got it, so im good there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baconbits Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Passenger side under the intercooler, right by the turbo. You'll have to take the engine cover off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Power is NOTHING without control. --YukonArt /thread + a gillzion Sways Shocks if coils ,ADD roll center kit Add caster kit. 8"' rims very good tires UP AND DOWN PIPE+ tune BETTER TMIC "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Checked oil last night, its good. coolant was low, topped it off though. not sure where the tranny dip stick is though. And i have been saving since the day i got it, so im good there. Check the oil again in a few day's, until you know how much oil it uses. Most guy's use Shell Rotella t6 5w-40. Castrol Synthic is good. Both my cars have Amsoil 5w-40 European and there filters. There are oil threads here. Same for the tranny and rear diff oil 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongeee Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 Check the oil again in a few day's, until you know how much oil it uses. Most guy's use Shell Rotella t6 5w-40. Castrol Synthic is good. Both my cars have Amsoil 5w-40 European and there filters. There are oil threads here. Same for the tranny and rear diff oil Thanks, i'll go check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMLegacy Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I haev a question, what is this JDM sway bar I see mentioned from time to time? Is this the bar that comes on the factory JDM Legacy GT? ...I have a JDM legacy and was wondering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a93x Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Redline oil for the win. Catless downpipe, silicone turbo inlet and a dyno tune. torque impresses girrls, hp impresses flat-bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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