ScoobyDoobie's LGT - Page 10

TSi+WRX · 10-14-2009, 05:56 AM

I'm soooooo jealous!!!!!! :p

ScoobyDoobie · 10-14-2009, 10:44 AM

Forgot to mention that I've been getting the urge to rumble lately as well

. I am currently second in line for these custom axlebacks and I want them BADLY! They are Magnaflow mufflers with S2000 tips on them:

FS: Custom Mufflers Axleback Magaflow + AP2 s2000 Tips - Subaru Legacy Forums

They meet all the criteria I'm looking for in a set of axlebacks: bolt-on, not too loud, stock looking tips, tuck into bumper cutouts nicely, and most importantly, CHEAP! ($)

Now that he posted more pics, the welds do look pretty crappy. I could get that fixed easily enough though.

I gotta admit, I thought about doing a hogzaust for a few days there, but as anti-rice as I am, I thought better of it. Creating an exhaust leak on purpose to let out more sound ranks up there pretty on the rice scale IMO.

TSi+WRX · 10-14-2009, 10:54 AM

I noticed that set on .com - they do look very nice.

I think that you'd have been very happy with Lachute's LGT offering, as well as the Prodrives, back in the day...it's too bad they discontinued those products. :sad:

I'm gonna Hawgzaust the wifey's FXT, when I drive it.

ScoobyDoobie · 10-15-2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSi+WRX

I noticed that set on .com - they do look very nice.

I think that you'd have been very happy with Lachute's LGT offering, as well as the Prodrives, back in the day...it's too bad they discontinued those products. :sad:

I'm gonna Hawgzaust the wifey's FXT, when I drive it.

Well I know your a ricer. I've seen the huge cans sticking out the back and carbon fiber all over the front of your LGT!

I kid, I kid.

Seriously though, I won't knock anyone for hawgzausting a force fed subie. I just probably wouldn't do it to my own car.

Only thing I don't like about the prodrives is how far they stick out past the sedan bumpers.

TSi+WRX · 10-17-2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyDoobie

Well I know your a ricer. I've seen the huge cans sticking out the back and carbon fiber all over the front of your LGT!

I kid, I kid.

You might be kidding, my friend, but we both know that's the truth!

Quote:

Seriously though, I won't knock anyone for hawgzausting a force fed subie. I just probably wouldn't do it to my own car.

If Rocky were my FXT, things would be different...I'd pursue either another muffler or a huge resonator (even bigger than giant Magnaflow one that I run on my LGT) - but definitely go with a proper aftermarket. I still have residual fears about Hawg'ing, when it's in a road-treatment and harsh-winter area like ours.

But for when I get into the the wifey's daily driver, I figure that Hawg'ing would be quick and easy, particularly with the FXT's tail already being up-high.

Quote:

Only thing I don't like about the prodrives is how far they stick out past the sedan bumpers.

I wonder if that can be modified in any other way other than actually having to torch the thing to cut the tip off, and re-welding?

ScoobyDoobie · 10-18-2009, 10:29 AM

MUAHAHAHA, I have something up my sleeve. I won't tell you what it is quite yet, but if someone guesses, I'll spill the beans. Here is a big hint:

Also, since I have the day off, I think I might throw on the AEM CAI and updated map from TA just for the heck of it. Stay tuned...

ScoobyDoobie · 10-19-2009, 05:51 PM

Installed the AEM CAI tonight. The install was pretty straight forward, other than the heat shield it comes with fitting like crap. I put some high temp foam (thanks again to GarageXTi for the hook up on that!!) around the CAI where it goes into the fender near the heat shield. This should prevent it from rubbing/rattling and keep it in place better. I did not install the rubber grommet that mounts to the CAI as there was no hole for it with the heatshield lined up. I may drill one in at some point.

It sounds great! Turbo spool and the stock BPV are much more apparent. Not too loud either which is a good thing IMO. Sounds way better than the stock box minus resonator w/AVO panel filter I was running before. Note I did not install this expecting power gains, more for aural pleasure than anything else. Its the last power mod I plan on putting on before a protune on a dyno sometime soon (hopefully). In the mean time I loaded up my map update from TA. Need to take some logs ASAP. Saw max boost of 18.6 PSI.

If you haven't been keeping up with this thread, these are all the powertrain mods on the car:
AEM CAI
AVO TMIC
Grimmspeed PnP exhaust manifold (coated)
Grimmspeed Highflow crossover pipe (coated and wrapped)
Grimmspeed UP (coated and wrapped)
Cobb catted DP
Stock CBE
AP v.2 running TA map

Onto the pics.

stock intake removed

peering into the fender, I noticed this wire hanging. Anyone know what it is and where it needs to be hooked up to?

a closer look at it. what is it? where does it go?

AEM CAI installed w/crappy fitting heatshield and high temp foam

flashing updated TA map

TSi+WRX · 10-20-2009, 10:00 AM

The wire looks like a chassis ground. I don't know if I can see mine easily, but I'll try to do so tonight and take a pic if I can. Look on the chassis member in that area, and you should see either a hole there or a bolt. I'm really not sure how yours came loose? Perhaps you un-did it for the UP or manifold work?

Dude, that interior is gonna rock!!!!! :grin:

ScoobyDoobie · 10-20-2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSi+WRX

The wire looks like a chassis ground. I don't know if I can see mine easily, but I'll try to do so tonight and take a pic if I can. Look on the chassis member in that area, and you should see either a hole there or a bolt. I'm really not sure how yours came loose? Perhaps you un-did it for the UP or manifold work?

Dude, that interior is gonna rock!!!!! :grin:

If you could take a pic that would be awesome!

About the interior, I was just going to buy the rears so I could get fold down seats. At this point though, the seller is undecided and may want to just keep them.

ScoobyDoobie · 10-20-2009, 12:06 PM

Hey TSi, never mind, don't worry about that pic. I just put it on ramps and had a look underneath. Its a grounding wire from the motor to the chasis. Luckily I had a small enough bolt laying around so I re-attached it. I'll upload some pictures after work to show you what I'm talking about.

ScoobyDoobie · 10-20-2009, 09:07 PM

Here's where the other end was connected to the chasis:

and what it looked like on the other side:

No point in trying to take a pic of it fixed on the passenger side as the oil filter and header made that near impossible. But yea you were right, a grounding wire, and I could see how it could have been taken/knocked off during that big install day.

Duderotomy · 10-21-2009, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyDoobie

MUAHAHAHA, I have something up my sleeve. I won't tell you what it is quite yet, but if someone guesses, I'll spill the beans. Here is a big hint:

Also, since I have the day off, I think I might throw on the AEM CAI and updated map from TA just for the heck of it. Stay tuned...

Is that suede? Looks similar to my seats, but has a slightly different look to the blue... perhaps alcantara?
You do that yourself, use a katzkin kit, or have a local shop do it?

TSi+WRX · 10-21-2009, 07:41 AM

Glad you found it, bro!

ScoobyDoobie · 10-21-2009, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duderotomy

Is that suede? Looks similar to my seats, but has a slightly different look to the blue... perhaps alcantara?
You do that yourself, use a katzkin kit, or have a local shop do it?

Let me start by saying that that's not my car. Notice the SWP exterior

. But yeah, good eye, those are 07' Spec B. seats which are black leather with blue suede alcantara inserts.

At this point, I only want/can only afford to upgrade the rear seats. Why? Because for whatever reason 05-06 Legacy sedans don't have folding rear seats. Theres a ski pass through, thats it. This is weird/inconvenient to me, as my old 95' Legacy L had folding rear seats, and well we all know how much useable space foresters have.

My thread on it here: Folding rear seats on 05'-06' sedans? - Subaru Legacy Forums

Duderotomy · 10-21-2009, 09:22 AM

Ah, well that should be nice when it's done though... and I didn't realise the Spec.B came with the alcantara, mind you I've never really had the opportunity to look at one that closely despite wanting one.

10-14-2009, 05:56 AM	#136 (permalink)
TSi+WRX Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cleveland/Shaker Heights, Ohio Posts: 1,328 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 3 / 100%	I'm soooooo jealous!!!!!! :p __________________ Me: '05 Legacy 2.5GT Wifey: '09 Forester XT

10-14-2009, 10:44 AM	#137 (permalink)
ScoobyDoobie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,147 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 17 / 100%	Forgot to mention that I've been getting the urge to rumble lately as well . I am currently second in line for these custom axlebacks and I want them BADLY! They are Magnaflow mufflers with S2000 tips on them: FS: Custom Mufflers Axleback Magaflow + AP2 s2000 Tips - Subaru Legacy Forums They meet all the criteria I'm looking for in a set of axlebacks: bolt-on, not too loud, stock looking tips, tuck into bumper cutouts nicely, and most importantly, CHEAP! ($) Now that he posted more pics, the welds do look pretty crappy. I could get that fixed easily enough though. I gotta admit, I thought about doing a hogzaust for a few days there, but as anti-rice as I am, I thought better of it. Creating an exhaust leak on purpose to let out more sound ranks up there pretty on the rice scale IMO. __________________ 05' LGT-99' SF (sold)

10-14-2009, 10:54 AM	#138 (permalink)
TSi+WRX Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cleveland/Shaker Heights, Ohio Posts: 1,328 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 3 / 100%	I noticed that set on .com - they do look very nice. I think that you'd have been very happy with Lachute's LGT offering, as well as the Prodrives, back in the day...it's too bad they discontinued those products. :sad: I'm gonna Hawgzaust the wifey's FXT, when I drive it. __________________ Me: '05 Legacy 2.5GT Wifey: '09 Forester XT

10-18-2009, 10:29 AM	#141 (permalink)
ScoobyDoobie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,147 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 17 / 100%	MUAHAHAHA, I have something up my sleeve. I won't tell you what it is quite yet, but if someone guesses, I'll spill the beans. Here is a big hint: Also, since I have the day off, I think I might throw on the AEM CAI and updated map from TA just for the heck of it. Stay tuned... __________________ 05' LGT-99' SF (sold)

10-19-2009, 05:51 PM	#142 (permalink)
ScoobyDoobie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,147 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 17 / 100%	Installed the AEM CAI tonight. The install was pretty straight forward, other than the heat shield it comes with fitting like crap. I put some high temp foam (thanks again to GarageXTi for the hook up on that!!) around the CAI where it goes into the fender near the heat shield. This should prevent it from rubbing/rattling and keep it in place better. I did not install the rubber grommet that mounts to the CAI as there was no hole for it with the heatshield lined up. I may drill one in at some point. It sounds great! Turbo spool and the stock BPV are much more apparent. Not too loud either which is a good thing IMO. Sounds way better than the stock box minus resonator w/AVO panel filter I was running before. Note I did not install this expecting power gains, more for aural pleasure than anything else. Its the last power mod I plan on putting on before a protune on a dyno sometime soon (hopefully). In the mean time I loaded up my map update from TA. Need to take some logs ASAP. Saw max boost of 18.6 PSI. If you haven't been keeping up with this thread, these are all the powertrain mods on the car: AEM CAI AVO TMIC Grimmspeed PnP exhaust manifold (coated) Grimmspeed Highflow crossover pipe (coated and wrapped) Grimmspeed UP (coated and wrapped) Cobb catted DP Stock CBE AP v.2 running TA map Onto the pics. stock intake removed peering into the fender, I noticed this wire hanging. Anyone know what it is and where it needs to be hooked up to? a closer look at it. what is it? where does it go? AEM CAI installed w/crappy fitting heatshield and high temp foam flashing updated TA map __________________ 05' LGT-99' SF (sold)

10-20-2009, 10:00 AM	#143 (permalink)
TSi+WRX Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cleveland/Shaker Heights, Ohio Posts: 1,328 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 3 / 100%	The wire looks like a chassis ground. I don't know if I can see mine easily, but I'll try to do so tonight and take a pic if I can. Look on the chassis member in that area, and you should see either a hole there or a bolt. I'm really not sure how yours came loose? Perhaps you un-did it for the UP or manifold work? Dude, that interior is gonna rock!!!!! :grin: __________________ Me: '05 Legacy 2.5GT Wifey: '09 Forester XT

10-20-2009, 12:06 PM	#145 (permalink)
ScoobyDoobie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,147 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 17 / 100%	Hey TSi, never mind, don't worry about that pic. I just put it on ramps and had a look underneath. Its a grounding wire from the motor to the chasis. Luckily I had a small enough bolt laying around so I re-attached it. I'll upload some pictures after work to show you what I'm talking about. __________________ 05' LGT-99' SF (sold)

10-20-2009, 09:07 PM	#146 (permalink)
ScoobyDoobie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: VA Posts: 3,147 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 17 / 100%	Here's where the other end was connected to the chasis: and what it looked like on the other side: No point in trying to take a pic of it fixed on the passenger side as the oil filter and header made that near impossible. But yea you were right, a grounding wire, and I could see how it could have been taken/knocked off during that big install day. __________________ 05' LGT-99' SF (sold)

10-21-2009, 07:41 AM	#148 (permalink)
TSi+WRX Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cleveland/Shaker Heights, Ohio Posts: 1,328 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Glad you found it, bro! __________________ Me: '05 Legacy 2.5GT Wifey: '09 Forester XT

10-21-2009, 09:22 AM	#150 (permalink)
Duderotomy Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pointing Out The Obvious Posts: 5,699 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Ah, well that should be nice when it's done though... and I didn't realise the Spec.B came with the alcantara, mind you I've never really had the opportunity to look at one that closely despite wanting one. __________________ MY07 FSXT MT VF43'd '90 Nissan Skyline GTS-t

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