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I have a set of factory Bilsteins without springs? I ended up putting these in today instead. Happy with the difference:

A few shots taken on my phone tonight. I remembered that I still had the DSLR camera in the back from the weekend when it wasn't used. Took some photos on that then a few on my phone with no filters except the B/W one.

Put the suspension back into the RS and got it running right for the first time in a while, then backed it out of the garage and backed it back in so now it's ready to have the engine pulled, in anticipation for a new shell I'll hopefully be getting...

2006 BP5 Legacy (facelift) 2.0 SOHC Mod worked mint brought the steering wheel button assy new from Partsouq and the 4 wire brake switch from a local wrecker. No dash lights but eco/sport light does turn off when in cruise. Cheers heaps guys for the info.

You two sound bloody convincing...

@sobanoodle yeah I got it from that link and as @1randomkiwi said I've had it a while now with no problems Really happy with it 😀 Can't remember how long it took but wasn't too bad

Christmas presents from mum - I've wanted some ratchet spanners for so long!

Hardpark is on the 5th of Feb this year, we have 6 spots available alongside DOBC. I'll be at Leadfoot that weekend, so is there anyone that wants to represent ClubSub @ Hardpark? Let me know asap

You make me miss it so much

They're a Wildcat set. Yeah they are steel.

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)

Couldn't have said it better @A_J_T, the cost would outweigh the benefit. EDIT: ps. I'll have a look in my manual for weights after work.

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.

@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).

I believe their 'pick-up' and office location has yet to be opened.

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

You didn't look hard enough...

With the help of @Subirex Automotive Aka Ajay, the motor is in and mostly ready to go. tomorrow will be the tell! Just need to get a couple washers and figure out a way to mount the powersteering pump.

I did some painting too! Pillars, roof and bonnet scoop on forester. Roof wasn't much fun with the other car beside it

The result:

http://www.themotorhood.com/themotorhood/2016/7/3/new-name-to-revive-a-legacy