Lifting a legacy wagon

[sobanoodle]

Also shows that facelift NZDM 2.5 missed out not only on HIIDs but also on auto-leveling headlights...

[howard]

nope i dont have that... 

[ADIKT]

4 minutes ago, sobanoodle said:

Also shows that facelift NZDM 2.5 missed out not only on HIIDs but also on auto-leveling headlights...

Ah ok. So that would explain why @JGM didn't notice the little headlight sensors when he swapped his suspension. So it would be safe to assume he has a thumb wheel?

[sobanoodle]

5 minutes ago, ADIKT said:

Ah ok. So that would explain why @JGM didn't notice the little headlight sensors when he swapped his suspension. So it would be safe to assume he has a thumb wheel?

 

That's right, should've been apparent when he swapped the arms, don't think those adjustable arms are designed to have a mounting point for the leveler (or do they have one?). 

 

I still cannot believe what Subaru does to non-JDM markets, Americans have probably suffered the most As an example, take their 4th gen 3.0R Limited: no HID, no alloy arms, prettyuch pre-face center dash (shifter etc), no 3.0 wagon version at all.They also didn't get any BRs, only BM sedans.

[slystiguy]

multiple ways to do it

 

Forester struts or outback struts depending on what car it's going in (2inch lift)

Outback subframe spacers (factory fitment) and steering arm/sway bar brackets/trail arm brackets (1 inch, and keeps geometery safer)

King springs make a heavy duty spring which gives about an inch of lift

Strut spacers

Custom made subframe spacers (note steering arm will need length to suit the lift) 
There is a company in America that sell a over height adjustable shock around $1200 USD IIRC
If you go too high you need camber arms to get it close to factory settings 

[ADIKT]

2 minutes ago, sobanoodle said:

 

That's right, should've been apparent when he swapped the arms, don't think those adjustable arms are designed to have a mounting point for the leveler (or do they have one?). 

 

I still cannot believe what Subaru does to non-JDM markets, Americans have probably suffered the most As an example, take their 4th gen 3.0R Limited: no HID, no alloy arms, prettyuch pre-face center dash (shifter etc), no 3.0 wagon version at all.They also didn't get any BRs, only BM sedans.

Good point! I have a set of those adjustable rear camber arms to go in.... didn't even think of that!

[sobanoodle]

6 minutes ago, ADIKT said:

Good point! I have a set of those adjustable rear camber arms to go in.... didn't even think of that!

Won't be hard to weld a small L bracket on

[JGM]

39 minutes ago, ADIKT said:

Ah ok. So that would explain why @JGM didn't notice the little headlight sensors when he swapped his suspension. So it would be safe to assume he has a thumb wheel?

 

Nope, no thumb wheel on mine nor auto levelling - I was under the impression that the self levelling struts took care of the headlight position by levelling the whole car...

[ADIKT]

2 minutes ago, JGM said:

 

Nope, no thumb wheel on mine nor auto levelling - I was under the impression that the self levelling struts took care of the headlight position by levelling the whole car...

In that case you will have adjustment screws on the back of your headlights to adjust the angle of the beam. 

 

The suspension would level it to a point I guess

[sobanoodle]

43 minutes ago, JGM said:

 

Nope, no thumb wheel on mine nor auto levelling - I was under the impression that the self levelling struts took care of the headlight position by levelling the whole car...

 

... that's almost as farked as no electric folding mirrors on mine  

 

NZ new ffs...

[ADIKT]

17 minutes ago, sobanoodle said:

 

... that's almost as farked as no electric folding mirrors on mine  

 

NZ new ffs...

I don't have electric mirrors either. So pleb

[JGM]

46 minutes ago, sobanoodle said:

 

... that's almost as farked as no electric folding mirrors on mine  

 

NZ new ffs...

 

Try my NZ new 'Luxury' model...

 

Sunroof, leather & electric drivers seat but;

 

No power folding mirrors

No heated mirrors

No heated wiper blades

No HIDs

No automatic or manual headlight levelling (as we've just been discussing)

No headlight washers (damn you @ADIKT for showing me yours!)

No heated seats

No rear centre arm rest (was this an NZ new thing also)

No auto pull switch for rear seat folding in boot 

 

Almost all the above came on my JDM 2.0 N/A Legacy, NZ new behind the times.

 

And one more thing, why can't I use my key fob to open/close my drivers window! I'll admit it was rare that I actually used this JDM feature but it was COOL.

[sobanoodle]

8 minutes ago, JGM said:

 

Try my NZ new 'Luxury' model...

 

Sunroof, leather & electric drivers seat but;

 

No power folding mirrors

No heated mirrors

No heated wiper blades

No HIDs

No automatic or manual headlight levelling (as we've just been discussing)

No headlight washers (damn you @ADIKT for showing me yours!)

No heated seats

No rear centre arm rest (was this an NZ new thing also)

No auto pull switch for rear seat folding in boot 

 

Almost all the above came on my JDM 2.0 N/A Legacy, NZ new behind the times.

 

And one more thing, why can't I use my key fob to open/close my drivers window! I'll admit it was rare that I actually used this JDM feature but it was COOL.

 

How about programmable driver's door handle?  I bet you don't have that too!

 

Good thing about NZ new cars though is that they usually come with heaps of airbags, towbars and NZ New stereos. Does your one have a full size spare?

 

[JGM]

5 minutes ago, sobanoodle said:

 

How about programmable driver's door handle?  I bet you don't have that too!

 

Good thing about NZ new cars though is that they usually come with heaps of airbags, towbars and NZ New stereos. Does your one have a full size spare?

 

 

No programmable door handle!

 

Yes you're right, airbags, towbar and stereo. 

 

Indeed it does have the full size spare!

 

Best part is I know where, when and who bought the car brand new, also have the service history and am the second owner. I like this.

[sobanoodle]

Same here, all the booklets, plastic warranty cards - everything, not crucial but kind of makes you feel good about it ! Though I am not overly impressed by the dealer's "full service history", have seen JDM cars in better mechanical state .  

[ADIKT]

@JGM does yours seriously have no rear centre arm rest??? Wtf

[JGM]

56 minutes ago, ADIKT said:

@JGM does yours seriously have no rear centre arm rest??? Wtf

 

Exactly! 

 

Neither does my mates pfl NZ new 2.5 Legacy, hence why I though it may have been a NZ new thing...

[ADIKT]

6 minutes ago, JGM said:

 

Exactly! 

 

Neither does my mates pfl NZ new 2.5 Legacy, hence why I though it may have been a NZ new thing...

Might be a 2.5 nz new thing because my 3.0 def has one. With built in cup holders too