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@willisnz 

 

I'm assuming it's a 3.0 OB? Would you look to keep the existing OB rims or possibly get a set of Legacy rims? No need to do any guard work if you stick with 7-7.5" rims (factory width).

 

@sobanoodle

 

Good question! I'm going to say no because see here.  8th photograph down on OP, the upper control arms are the same length.  *However, swapping the upper control arms to the Legacy ones would prevent the need to swap the bumpstops.  This is a dumb solution though because the bumpstops 'should' be easier to swap than the upper control arms (although I had a lot of trouble removing my bumpstops, they were welded in there by years of dirt build up).

 

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/info-ob-gt-suspension-geometry-removing-spacer-180579.html?p=3883358

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It's a 2.5 sadly, would love a 3.0 :(  In an ideal world I will find a 3.0R or a 2.0 GT legacy. Or even a 2.0R...most cheap imports are 2.0i and we already have one of those (wife's car).  In all likelihood I would keep the stock rims if I go ahead, will be hard enough to get lowering the car past the wife, nonetheless getting some new rims!

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@willisnz

 

I believe it may be an issue with all years (contradicting what @ADIKT & @SpeedySub have said).  I was warned by my mechanic prior to purchasing mine, he inspected it and said it's fine.  Nevertheless I'm keeping an eye on it!

 

If you know the history of the vehicle (i.e. it being your mates), then you should be sweet.  Just get it checked out first.

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23 hours ago, JGM said:

Originally I lowered on Bilsteins with STi pinks with Legacy bumpstops, no issues whatsoever (bar a bit of a saggy rear end)

 

Forgot to ask about this, was sagginess due to the pinks being sedan springs or because OB is heavier than Legacy?

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  • 4 weeks later...

Went to my mates batch in the far north for new years after 2 weeks in Perth for xmas 

 

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Painted a friend of a friends dad's batch in the Whangaroa Harbour in exchange for a day out game fishing on his boat (didn't catch anything)

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My exhaust didn't like some of the bumpy bits lol

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Beautiful cars guys! 

 

Question, you guys on Outback or Legacy coilies?  There seems to be a different end result lol. :ph34r:

 

I've been on the fence in just replacing the KYB's with stock OB units or going Legacy KYB and then finding some springs, but the coilies has my attention too. I just can't find many people who have actually fitted the BC specific Outback coil overs to confirm overall drop height. 

 

Makes me want to drive mine more often. 

 

 

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35 minutes ago, stev0 said:

Beautiful cars guys! 

 

Question, you guys on Outback or Legacy coilies?  There seems to be a different end result lol. :ph34r:

 

I've been on the fence in just replacing the KYB's with stock OB units or going Legacy KYB and then finding some springs, but the coilies has my attention too. I just can't find many people who have actually fitted the BC specific Outback coil overs to confirm overall drop height. 

 

Makes me want to drive mine more often. 

 

 

My coilovers (d2's) are technically for a legacy (BL/BP) 

 

Welcome to clubsub btw :)

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@stev0 

 

Have never come across Outback specific coilovers in NZ (only seen guys in USA talking about them).  They're only ever labeled BL/BP, the way I see it when they're talking about OB specific, they would be referring to the spring rates not the design of the strut.  

 

With adjustable damping and ride height my thoughts are that having the exact/correct spring rate wouldn't alter the performance greatly (my opinion/thoughts only - open to discussion).

 

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I cant see it making much difference. aren't the Outback and Legacy basically the same weight? Besides slamming an outback to the ground is not exactly something one does in the pursuit of comfort and performance. its done casue it looks bloody fantastic haha, that being said  MCA would do you a set with custom spring rates and what not for an Outback and get it super comfy while riding low... but pay a petty penny for their gear as previously discussed in other threads. 

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11 minutes ago, stev0 said:

Curious, when fitting the Legacy coil overs, did you fit the Legacy trailing arms too? 

I am pretty sure the trailing arms are almost identical between legacy and outback they just have different mounting brackets

 

I haven't changed any arms yet. I have a set of adjustable upper control arms for the rear to go in at some point (same as what @JGM has in his)

 

 

 

 

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