Lowered outback thread

[JGM]

On 1/9/2017 at 2:37 PM, A_J_T said:

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. 

 

On 1/9/2017 at 3:27 PM, JGM said:

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.

 

No mention of nett weight in the owners manual unfortunately... 

[sobanoodle]

Roughly the same spec Legacy wagon vs Outback, both are 3.0:

 

 

[A_J_T]

So the difference is if you've had lunch or not.  

[ADIKT]

So the outback has 10kg worth of plastic clipped on 

[willisnz]

11 minutes ago, ADIKT said:

So the outback has 10kg worth of plastic clipped on 

 

Would the bigger shocks also a weigh a bit more?

[ADIKT]

About to order some new wheels  

[A_J_T]

@ADIKT Pics of acclaimed pending purchase 

[ADIKT]

1 hour ago, A_J_T said:

@ADIKT Pics of acclaimed pending purchase 

Either when I take delivery of them or when I have a mare trimming my guards

[A_J_T]

1 minute ago, ADIKT said:

Either when I take delivery of them or when I have a mare trimming my guards

#rotiforms

[ADIKT]

Just now, A_J_T said:

#rotiforms

Not quite. Don't want to spend that much one wheels lol

[JGM]

@ADIKT width/offset you're going for?

[ADIKT]

15 minutes ago, JGM said:

@ADIKT width/offset you're going for?

18x9.75 20+ 

 

[JGM]

Holy S***!

 

I'd be keen to see you fitting them! 

 

You are going to require a lot of guard work...

 

[ADIKT]

3 minutes ago, JGM said:

Holy S***!

 

I'd be keen to see you fitting them! 

 

You are going to require a lot of guard work...

 

For reference, my 18x8.5 +30 rub with the guards rolled and plastic flares cut back.

It's going to be fun that's for sure. Going to change my rear arms while I'm at it too 

[JGM]

Just now, ADIKT said:

It's going to be fun that's for sure. Going to change my rear arms while I'm at it too 

 

You'll definitely have too, -5° rear camber maybe? 

[A_J_T]

Damn, no time to waste on that width haha that offset sounds ideal though 

Edited January 11, 2017 by A_J_T

[ADIKT]

9 minutes ago, JGM said:

 

You'll definitely have too, -5° rear camber maybe? 

Haha not sure if I'll go that much. 

 

Mainly installing them to give me more travel. I'm sick of smashing the rear bumpstops on certain bumps 

[JGM]

The more I think about this (instead of working), I'm struggling to see how you're going to clear the inner fender liner etc... ?

 

Having said this I have seen this width/offset combo done in the states...

[Andy_Mac]

Damn thats gonna be staunch. Good way to cut them if you haven't worked out a plan already. Shouldn't have any issue unless you still wanna go super low

http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5337565&postcount=38

[JGM]

10 minutes ago, Andy_Mac said:

Damn thats gonna be staunch. Good way to cut them if you haven't worked out a plan already. Shouldn't have any issue unless you still wanna go super low

http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5337565&postcount=38

 

Where was this little guide when I was doing mine?!

 

I need to do this method also...

[ADIKT]

22 minutes ago, Andy_Mac said:

Damn thats gonna be staunch. Good way to cut them if you haven't worked out a plan already. Shouldn't have any issue unless you still wanna go super low

http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5337565&postcount=38

Yea seen that pic - have it saved to my phone lol 

[WRGT04]

You guys have probably seen this but I saw this guy's outback a few years back and he had a build log on lgt about it somewhere too..

Here's his car (sold now) http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/fs-pa-jay-stellatos-subaru-outback-xt-bagged-w-vip-208629.html

 

And the fitment thread he had also.

 

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2005-outback-xt-wheel-fitment-included-184130.html?t=184130

[delta]

Interesting thread, took me a good part of the evening to read all the posts.

 

I'm thinking about improving the handling of my outback but I'm not sure if I want to lower it or not 

- First solution would be to get some sporty legacy struts and springs (= lower it)

- Second solution would be to change my shock absorbers for KYB Excel-G which are supposed to be stiffer than the stock ones (looks like it's the only upgrade available for outbacks)

 

Has anyone tried the KYB Excel-G here ?

Is there a third solution to lower the outback but still be higher than a legacy ?

[JGM]

@delta Apologies for the lack of replies - have you ended up getting any answers/insight?

 

@ADIKT Saw you driving down Kohi Road the other day! Was laughing my head of as we both saw each other last minute and snapped our heads side ways!  ps. when are your new wheels going to make an appearance?

 

Been awhile since posting in this thread - here are some photos.

 

[sobanoodle]

99% certain I saw you yesterday on Symonds Street, at around 5pm.