ScoobyDoobie's LGT

ScoobyDoobie · 03-08-2008, 06:05 PM

CAR: 2005 Legacy GT sedan non-limited
COLOR: Atlantic Blue Pearl
INTERIOR COLOR: Black/cloth
ENGINE: EJ255 DOHC
TURBO: VF40 (stock)
TRANSMISSION: 5EAT w/sport shift
PURCHASED: December 2007
MILES: 19K at pick up, around 37K now

Modifications:
Powertrain:
Cobb catted DP
Bosal v.1.5 catback
Grimmspeed UP (coated and wrapped)
Grimmspeed crossover pipe (coated and wrapped)
Grimmspeed PnP exhaust manifold (coated)
AVO TMIC
AEM CAI
Cobb APv.2 (Infamous1 tuned)
TruCool 4452 transmission cooler

Handling:
Bilstein HD struts
Spec.B front tophats
Pink springs
Rallitek 19mm RSB
Kartboy endlinks
Cusco front strut tower bar
17 x 7.5 bronze Rota SDRs
225/45/17 Bridgestone Potenza PP RE960s
Hawk HPS pads all around

Exterior
35% Llumar window tint
Jinsu stacked oval smoked taillight overlays
Jinsu front corner smoked overlays
painted stock grill Satin black
de-badged trunk
JDM rain visors
R-REV carbon fiber eyelids
RavSpec PU front lip
OEM outback hitch (p/n: L101SAG000)

Interior
Casopolis delrin AT shift knob
AEM digital boost gauge

ScoobyDoobie · 03-08-2008, 06:15 PM

(chronological pics)
Completely stock

w/smoked light overlays F&R, de-badged,tint, and mesh grill:

ScoobyDoobie · 03-08-2008, 06:16 PM

(contd.)

minus mesh grill, + stock painted grill, Rota SDR's, and JDM rain visors:

+ RavSpec PU lip

ScoobyDoobie · 03-08-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyDoobie

Reserved for more pics at a later date

X 2

ScoobyDoobie · 03-08-2008, 06:37 PM

2-1-2008: First mod: Replaced the stock 215/45/17 RE92's (crap) with 225/45/17 RE960 AS Pole Positions

As some of you know I used these same tires in 225/50/17 on my forester, they are excellent "ultra" high performance all seasons. I would have loved to just swap over the rotas from my forester wrapped in these (as they still have quite a bit of tread), but things are never easy are they? With a little research, I learned that the 50 series tire will not clear the strut perch on the LGT : ( . They work on Spec B's as they have different bilstein struts, but no go on the standard LGT. So had to grab a brand new set.

The RE92's which come stock on the LGT, are a horrible mismatch for such a fun and powerful car. They broke loose on me in the rain when barely giving it gas on an on ramp, and broke loose again going somewhat hard around a turn. As you know my friends, this is unacceptable. To be honest, my modded 99' forester out handles the stock LGT by a good shot. A bigger RSB is definitely in order for this one.

Another reason I had them replaced so soon after getting the car, is that I had noticed a weird warpage on the inside of the back right tire

. Turns out, as the tech at the tire place told me, the tire was actually STRIPPING itself off the wheel!!

I'm lucky the tire didn't just fall off while driving 70 on the interstate huh?

To sum it up, great first mod, I love these tires and reccomend them to anyone looking for a great all season. Next up: window tint and AVO high flow panel filter (I need to hear more turbo

). Look for the Bronze Rota SDR's from my forester to go on eventually too.

Thanks for looking!

Stay tuned (pun intended)

problemcat13 · 03-08-2008, 07:01 PM

Congrats, great choice! Exact color in/out and tranny as one belonging to a guy I know. Actually, I'm the one who talked him into a Subaru out of a 350Z (well, after he realized he couldn't afford the insurance for one at 22 yrs old)!

Nice, nice. Only difference I would have a MT.

damu0703 · 03-08-2008, 07:19 PM

Man I love LGT's.... ( drool )

filibence · 03-08-2008, 07:19 PM

Nice, how does that turbo compare to a 39?

silverxt · 03-09-2008, 08:29 AM

Nice! I love ABP. I came so close to getting an ABP 5spd Limited GT Wagon when they first came out, but unfortunately couldn't quite swing it.

ScoobyDoobie · 03-09-2008, 11:53 AM

thanks all, I am really enjoying the car.

filibence, I think the 40 is comprable to the 39, the 39 has more potential for bigger power though. I'm new to turbo's, sounds like a great question for the turbo section though!

Nachas · 03-09-2008, 02:09 PM

what rubber do you have on the SDRs? I think dark wheels are going to look sweet on that color LGT. Look forward to seeing them on there.

ScoobyDoobie · 03-09-2008, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nachas

what rubber do you have on the SDRs? I think dark wheels are going to look sweet on that color LGT. Look forward to seeing them on there.

Same rubber, just in a 50 series. I'll let you know when I get them dismounted before transfering wheels to the legacy. If you are ever thinking of 17's I could sell you the tires for cheap, plenty of tread left.

subisan · 03-09-2008, 06:22 PM

So did you end up keeping the SF?!

ScoobyDoobie · 03-09-2008, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subisan

So did you end up keeping the SF?!

Still for sale! Had a few people interested but no bites.

scans007 · 03-10-2008, 03:15 AM

Nice man, you are making miss my LGT's

03-08-2008, 06:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
ScoobyDoobie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,475 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 19 reviews	ScoobyDoobie's LGT CAR: 2005 Legacy GT sedan non-limited COLOR: Atlantic Blue Pearl INTERIOR COLOR: Black/cloth ENGINE: EJ255 DOHC TURBO: VF40 (stock) TRANSMISSION: 5EAT w/sport shift PURCHASED: December 2007 MILES: 19K at pick up, around 37K now Modifications: Powertrain: Cobb catted DP Bosal v.1.5 catback Grimmspeed UP (coated and wrapped) Grimmspeed crossover pipe (coated and wrapped) Grimmspeed PnP exhaust manifold (coated) AVO TMIC AEM CAI Cobb APv.2 (Infamous1 tuned) TruCool 4452 transmission cooler Handling: Bilstein HD struts Spec.B front tophats Pink springs Rallitek 19mm RSB Kartboy endlinks Cusco front strut tower bar 17 x 7.5 bronze Rota SDRs 225/45/17 Bridgestone Potenza PP RE960s Hawk HPS pads all around Exterior 35% Llumar window tint Jinsu stacked oval smoked taillight overlays Jinsu front corner smoked overlays painted stock grill Satin black de-badged trunk JDM rain visors R-REV carbon fiber eyelids RavSpec PU front lip OEM outback hitch (p/n: L101SAG000) Interior Casopolis delrin AT shift knob AEM digital boost gauge __________________ 05' LGT-99' SF (sold) Last edited by ScoobyDoobie; 06-21-2010 at 09:31 AM.

03-08-2008, 06:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
ScoobyDoobie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,475 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 19 reviews	(chronological pics) Completely stock w/smoked light overlays F&R, de-badged,tint, and mesh grill: __________________ 05' LGT-99' SF (sold) Last edited by ScoobyDoobie; 01-30-2010 at 05:12 PM.

03-08-2008, 06:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
ScoobyDoobie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,475 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 19 reviews	(contd.) minus mesh grill, + stock painted grill, Rota SDR's, and JDM rain visors: + RavSpec PU lip __________________ 05' LGT-99' SF (sold) Last edited by ScoobyDoobie; 04-14-2010 at 07:23 PM.

03-08-2008, 06:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
ScoobyDoobie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,475 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 19 reviews	2-1-2008: First mod: Replaced the stock 215/45/17 RE92's (crap) with 225/45/17 RE960 AS Pole Positions As some of you know I used these same tires in 225/50/17 on my forester, they are excellent "ultra" high performance all seasons. I would have loved to just swap over the rotas from my forester wrapped in these (as they still have quite a bit of tread), but things are never easy are they? With a little research, I learned that the 50 series tire will not clear the strut perch on the LGT : ( . They work on Spec B's as they have different bilstein struts, but no go on the standard LGT. So had to grab a brand new set. The RE92's which come stock on the LGT, are a horrible mismatch for such a fun and powerful car. They broke loose on me in the rain when barely giving it gas on an on ramp, and broke loose again going somewhat hard around a turn. As you know my friends, this is unacceptable. To be honest, my modded 99' forester out handles the stock LGT by a good shot. A bigger RSB is definitely in order for this one. Another reason I had them replaced so soon after getting the car, is that I had noticed a weird warpage on the inside of the back right tire . Turns out, as the tech at the tire place told me, the tire was actually STRIPPING itself off the wheel!! I'm lucky the tire didn't just fall off while driving 70 on the interstate huh? To sum it up, great first mod, I love these tires and reccomend them to anyone looking for a great all season. Next up: window tint and AVO high flow panel filter (I need to hear more turbo ). Look for the Bronze Rota SDR's from my forester to go on eventually too. Thanks for looking! Stay tuned (pun intended) __________________ 05' LGT-99' SF (sold)

03-08-2008, 07:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
problemcat13 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,796 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Congrats, great choice! Exact color in/out and tranny as one belonging to a guy I know. Actually, I'm the one who talked him into a Subaru out of a 350Z (well, after he realized he couldn't afford the insurance for one at 22 yrs old)! Nice, nice. Only difference I would have a MT. __________________ 99 Muddy Foz -sorely missed 04 XT - DEATHSLED

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03-08-2008, 07:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
damu0703 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Westfield, NJ Posts: 1,352 Gallery: 21 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Man I love LGT's.... ( drool ) __________________ 2008 Kia Rondo EX I4 *Velvet Blue*, only mod so far - cross bars (hehe).

03-08-2008, 07:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
filibence FOTM Coordinator Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 2,936 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Nice, how does that turbo compare to a 39? __________________ Silly Rabbit, Mod Lists are for Kids! THE COOKIE MONSTER

03-09-2008, 08:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
silverxt Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 2,075 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Nice! I love ABP. I came so close to getting an ABP 5spd Limited GT Wagon when they first came out, but unfortunately couldn't quite swing it. __________________ 05 PSM Forester XT Premium 5MT w/STi stuff

03-09-2008, 11:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
ScoobyDoobie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,475 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 19 reviews	thanks all, I am really enjoying the car. filibence, I think the 40 is comprable to the 39, the 39 has more potential for bigger power though. I'm new to turbo's, sounds like a great question for the turbo section though! __________________ 05' LGT-99' SF (sold)

03-09-2008, 02:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Nachas Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NOVA/Charlottesville Posts: 653 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	what rubber do you have on the SDRs? I think dark wheels are going to look sweet on that color LGT. Look forward to seeing them on there. __________________ 02 S Forester w/ Goodies

03-09-2008, 06:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
subisan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 816 REPRESENT. Posts: 2,669 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	So did you end up keeping the SF?! __________________ *H2O GO!!!* www.dreweldridge.com

03-10-2008, 03:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
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