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[LGT Chris]

I'm the proud owner of a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon Limited (ABP). Purchased from Flatirons Subaru in February 2005.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b77/chrisjoslyn/cars/ice_wagon_large.jpg

Here's my mods list.

Engine
-- EcuTek EM (custom tune by Harvey at Super Rupair)
-- Perrin TMIC
-- Go Fast Bits BOV
-- Heat wrapped exhaust header
-- Heat wrapped Vishnu catless UP
-- Heat wrapped Cobb high-flow cat DP
-- Greddy SP2 Exhaust
-- Perrin Light-Weight Pully
-- Perrin Panel Filter
Drivetrain
-- Cobb SS
-- Dunlop Winter Sport M3
-- Rally Armor Mud Flaps
-- Whiteline (20mm) Rear Sway Bar
-- Whiteline Rear Sway Hard Links
-- Cusco Front Strut Tower Bar
Exterior
-- RBS JDM Replica Grill
-- Tint (legal)
-- 3M Clear Bra
-- Debadged
-- HID blue 3M flim on mirror turn lights and back-up lights
-- Thule ski/bike rack from time to time
Lighting
-- Headlights, cleared
-- XTec HIDs
-- HIR brights
-- Halos (both cracked :()
-- DRL and Fog Light mods
Interior
-- BoostBuddy DEFI Repl Boost Guage
-- CD line-in hack for my iPod
-- Passport 8500 hardwire/switch install
-- Subaru Winter Mats/Summer Mats
-- Euro center armrest/storage lid

[andrew.anderson]

'We' don't have two forums. They are not associated in any way other then the fact they are both about the Legacy GT. Alot of peopel just happent o be members on both.

DO you have any idea what type of WHP numbers you are getting?

[LGT Chris]

'We' don't have two forums. They are not associated in any way other then the fact they are both about the Legacy GT. Alot of peopel just happent o be members on both.

DO you have any idea what type of WHP numbers you are getting?

I last dyno'ed at 232whp on a Dyno Dynamics at SuperRupair in Boulder, CO at ~5300' with a 1.15 correction factor.

I'm waiting on an 18G to be shipped. I'm hopeful that it will push me close to 275whp.

...still waiting on brake pads. Apparently Hawk is about ready to release some.

[andrew.anderson]

I last dyno'ed at 232whp on a Dyno Dynamics at SuperRupair in Boulder, CO at ~5300' with a 1.15 correction factor.

I'm waiting on an 18G to be shipped. I'm hopeful that it will push me close to 275whp.

...still waiting on brake pads. Apparently Hawk is about ready to release some.

Why not upgrade the calipers and all?

[LGT Chris]

Why not upgrade the calipers and all?

The LGT already have a large caliper on the front. Besides, probably $400 for pads, lines and fuild versus $2500 for a brake kit? I do wish Subaru would have painted the stock calipers at the factory though. They are kind of ugly.

[andrew.anderson]

It would have been nice if they had painted them. You can get caliper paint though.:)

Front brakes are only around $1750 It's the rears that are expensive.

[LGT Chris]

It would have been nice if they had painted them. You can get caliper paint though.:)

When I replace the pads, lines, etc. I'll probably pull them completely off and paint them. I don't like the idea of painting them while they are installed.

[andrew.anderson]

I don't like the idea of painting them while they are installed.

Duh! No one would expect you to paint them while still on the car. :lol:

[LGT Chris]

Duh! No one would expect you to paint them while still on the car. :lol:

Oh, you'd be surprised. I've got a WRX buddy who painted his by just removing his tire and masking off. Seems like more effort than just pulling them off. :shrug:

[andrew.anderson]

Oh, you'd be surprised. I've got a WRX buddy who painted his by just removing his tire and masking off. Seems like more effort than just pulling them off. :shrug:

I am suprised. Overspray sucks! I would not even have taken the chance.

[LGT Chris]

I am suprised. Overspray sucks! I would not even have taken the chance.

each to their own.

[Drift Monkey]

The LGT already have a large caliper on the front. Besides, probably $400 for pads, lines and fuild versus $2500 for a brake kit? I do wish Subaru would have painted the stock calipers at the factory though. They are kind of ugly.
It really bothers you that much? I <3 my rust colored calipers! :lol:

[JessterCPA]

Car looks nice.

Jesse

[gt_ltd]

nice avatar jesse. :D

[Drift Monkey]

nice avatar jesse. :D
Ain't it? :lol:

[LGT Chris]

Ain't it? :lol:

nice hijack...

but enough about you, let's talk more about my hair.

[Drift Monkey]

nice hijack...

but enough about you, let's talk more about my hair.
It isn't thinning is it? Male Pattern Baldness? :p

[LGT Chris]

It isn't thinning is it? Male Pattern Baldness? :p

well, yeah. actually it is. but you can barely tell given that I keep it trimmed to about 2mm.:rolleyes:

[Drift Monkey]

well, yeah. actually it is. but you can barely tell given that I keep it trimmed to about 2mm.:rolleyes:
If I go bald, I plan on going that route as well...:D

[LGT Chris]

If I go bald, I plan on going that route as well...:D

it's really the only way.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b77/chrisjoslyn/private/chris_small.jpg

[LGT Chris]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b77/chrisjoslyn/cars/rb_jump_wagon.jpg

[STEye]

Nice lookin' car with nice mods! Hope that 18G goes well. Was the HID conversion just a bulb and ballast deal? How does it look?

[LGT Chris]

Nice lookin' car with nice mods! Hope that 18G goes well. Was the HID conversion just a bulb and ballast deal? How does it look?

:thx: it's been fun building. the 18g should kick some serious ass.

Yeah, the HIDs were just the bulb and ballast. Luckily the LGTs come with projectors. The install was pretty simple, probably easier if you picked a different place to place the ballasts. I dropped the bumper to really put them out of the way. After one replacement, and a likely 'nother, I kind of wish I'd picked a handier place.

[STEye]

How does your cutoff line look? Does it retain the stock level? Also, do you get the color at the cutoff line like most OEM Projectors do? I have this fetish for projector HID's... Which I'm drooling over on the '06 STi!!

[LGT Chris]

very clean lines. i've jacked with mine to raise the driver's side by about 1/4" at 6' and the passenger's side about 1/2" at 6'. i can definitely see the lines on fences and other flat surfaces with only a very minor rainbow at the cutoff. i picked a "legal" temp, but adjusted the level up for better mountain road vision.

[STEye]

Very very nice! If you get a chance, take some pics and post them!

[gt_ltd]

well, yeah. actually it is. but you can barely tell given that I keep it trimmed to about 2mm.:rolleyes:
too much computers + pr0n = hair loss

[Drift Monkey]

too much computers + pr0n = hair loss
Not true! :lol:

[STEye]

Yeah somehow I have a feeling DriftMonkey is a king of porn!?

[LGT Chris]

too much computers + pr0n = hair loss

too much computer + p()rn = sore hand :banana:


Donny at RPM hasn't responded back to me about my latest ballast problems. :( I may need to contact Xtec directly. It fires most of the time, but sometimes, especially after sitting for a while, it takes turning it on and off several times before it will come on. Very disappointing. Along with the non-user friendly halos. Sigh.

[gargleblaster]

Was that your wagon up at the Red Rocks meet in Feb? Very very nice. :tup:

[LGT Chris]

Was that your wagon up at the Red Rocks meet in Feb? Very very nice. :tup:

da. :thx:

[STEye]

Is this the Red Rocks where they play concerts? I'm a DMB fan...

[STEye]

Donny at RPM hasn't responded back to me about my latest ballast problems. :( I may need to contact Xtec directly. It fires most of the time, but sometimes, especially after sitting for a while, it takes turning it on and off several times before it will come on. Very disappointing. Along with the non-user friendly halos. Sigh.

Just out of curiousity, did you try switching bulbs? Also, did you check your ground? When I had HID's in my Prelude, I had a similar problem, when I got a better ground, it seemed fine. More than likely tho it's probably your ballast :mad:

[LGT Chris]

Just out of curiousity, did you try switching bulbs? Also, did you check your ground? When I had HID's in my Prelude, I had a similar problem, when I got a better ground, it seemed fine. More than likely tho it's probably your ballast :mad:

Yeah, that's the Red Rocks where they have shows. It's where they filmed the U2 Sunday Bloody Sunday live video! Best place to see music anywhere in the world!

I'm sure it is the ballast. I've replaced both already, but the driver's side is still being a problem. I believe the ground is good...right to the frame of the car. I just need to get a hold of XTec again. :(

[Patagonian GT]

Donny at RPM hasn't responded back to me about my latest ballast problems. :( I may need to contact Xtec directly. It fires most of the time, but sometimes, especially after sitting for a while, it takes turning it on and off several times before it will come on. Very disappointing. Along with the non-user friendly halos. Sigh.

I had the same ballast issues with a Polarion kit from Xenonfactory and the same unwillingness to swap it out. :tdown: So much for 'warranty'

[LGT Chris]

I got my replacement ballasts from RPM (XTec) and all is working great now!

[coxx]

How did your halos break? Now you got me worried. I painted my calipers by taking the wheels off & painting them with a brush. They came out fine. Pretty easy IMO

[jedimaster]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b77/chrisjoslyn/cars/rb_jump_wagon.jpg

Damn nice looking wagon! Before I decided to get the Outback XT, I was sold on the LGT wagon in that color. Absolutley love it.:cool: