Gen5is Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Sounds fine - let me know... I am VERY interested to see how the scoop spoiler looks installed - that has also been catching my eye... Hope you can post some detailed pics and thoughts when the time comes... I've ordered the Prova air guide and Window visors, but the air guide has been back ordered and i wont get it till the end of Feb. I'll take some pictures of it, and would be more suitable because the Australian Liberty would more likely a closer variant to the JDM Legacy. Wups, i just realised you wernt talking about the air guide, but the hood scoop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainchild Customs Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Ok sadly I must report that for the air splitter and the hood scoop trim - NEITHER will fit as a direct bolt-on to the USDM car. PROVA got back to me about the part # issue- it was a typo on the english version of their site- they only make one version of the air splitter for the 5th gen Legacy's. Even the hood scoop has a very slightly different shape from the non-usdm model, you can see in photos if you look closely. That being said, I'm not taking no for an answer here. I think I have an idea to make the hood scoop piece work. It will probably involve a tiny bit of fiberglass reshaping on the outer edges, and will likely need to cover up a bit of the carbon with a paint match. Also, I am planning to modify the air splitter to fit. I have a good base to start with. Basically need to slice about an inch out the middle of it and then reattach the halves and it should be ok. Alternatively, I may be able to take some material off of the front grill itself without it being visible, drill a couple new holes and try it that way. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gborja888 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Ok sadly I must report that for the air splitter and the hood scoop trim - NEITHER will fit as a direct bolt-on to the USDM car. PROVA got back to me about the part # issue- it was a typo on the english version of their site- they only make one version of the air splitter for the 5th gen Legacy's. Even the hood scoop has a very slightly different shape from the non-usdm model, you can see in photos if you look closely. That being said, I'm not taking no for an answer here. I think I have an idea to make the hood scoop piece work. It will probably involve a tiny bit of fiberglass reshaping on the outer edges, and will likely need to cover up a bit of the carbon with a paint match. Also, I am planning to modify the air splitter to fit. I have a good base to start with. Basically need to slice about an inch out the middle of it and then reattach the halves and it should be ok. Alternatively, I may be able to take some material off of the front grill itself without it being visible, drill a couple new holes and try it that way. We'll see. I'm so sorry to hear that both parts you've bought didn't fit to your car. I can feel your frustrations, but I liked your attitude that you won't easily give up on them! I hope that in the end everything will work out for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainchild Customs Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 ^thanks, it's no big deal. I knew the risks when I ordered I'll get it figured out:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen5is Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Actually I don't need to change, I'm quite satisfied with my existing bumpers, but I just saw someone posted and selling here a used complete set of OEM S-package bumper for $200+. I'm just hoping it's in good working condition. I think the S-package bumper definitely looked much better and have a lot more options than the L-package one for the front lip as well as the fog lights. I really wanted those LED DRL on fog lights. I'm really looking forward to seeing your TK rear diffuser installed. !!! Yahoo Japan auctions have bumpers that are slighty damaged, but missing foglight covers and middle lower grille for $60-$100AUD but import costs bumps it up to about $200AUD or so. Can't find any GT bumpers inside Australia yet... Liberty owners here must be careful mature drivers Hope everything works out for you Brainchild, so far yours is one of the nicest Legacy on these forums, more mods, more pics!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainchild Customs Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 http://imageshack.us/a/img404/9604/imagengsy.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 OMFG Sent from my Xperia S ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Bowchicka bowwow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gborja888 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 It looks great man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gborja888 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Can you take more pics of your rear? I want to see how your rear with the diffuser would look like if I'm driving and following your car. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5thgen2.5i Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 have you thought about wrapping the window trim? it would look good with the visors. imo. those brakes really stand out i love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMA44 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 ^ flat out sick dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainchild Customs Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks guys! We didn't receive the matching powder for the STi rear brembos in time, so just decided to throw the front brakes on for now anyway. The rears should go on next week. Can you take more pics of your rear? I want to see how your rear with the diffuser would look like if I'm driving and following your car. TIA Pics on the way! My friend and I just finished a photo session, and I'll get those up once he edits and sends them back. I'll probably start a build thread in the other section to document everything in one place going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainchild Customs Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 have you thought about wrapping the window trim? it would look good with the visors. imo. those brakes really stand out i love it. With what? Like 3m dinoc or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSniper Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 NEED MOAR PICS PLEASE.. Pretty please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATeamGT Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Just curious hat are the brand of visors btw??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainchild Customs Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Just curious hat are the brand of visors btw??? Those are the Subaru OEM optional visors New pics and build thread up now...sneak peek below! http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/brainchild-customs-2011-lgt-photo-and-build-thread-lots-mods-201855.html http://imageshack.us/a/img39/1306/legacygt3small.jpg . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeywatermelons Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Convinced me to get bronze wheels this summer lmao, gorgeous car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermaineturboxs.com Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Those are the Subaru OEM optional visors New pics and build thread up now...sneak peek below! http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/brainchild-customs-2011-lgt-photo-and-build-thread-lots-mods-201855.html http://imageshack.us/a/img39/1306/legacygt3small.jpg . Did you use any of the edited ones?? these dont look like they were much if at all.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainchild Customs Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 ^just threw a few self-edited ones at the time I posted that. I'll get the edited ones up this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 can't wait to see the 19's Works on the car^^ ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainchild Customs Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 ^same! delivery date got bumped to April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brainchild Customs Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 some of the edited shots from the shoot I did with my buddy Raj http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/856553_473892762659350_1591577632_o.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/860453_473892635992696_634722202_o.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/830257_473894062659220_422893452_o.jpg http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/858237_473894265992533_185493080_o.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/857301_473894379325855_2071961637_o.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khanhnydope Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 My favorite 5th gen. Love what you've done Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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