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I have been driving my MY05 3.0R Spec B 6MT sedan since September 2013
One of the few ADM spec versions here in NZ as most are JDM imports
Black on black leather
Raptor Headers -> Stock Cats -> Custom 2.5" piping to Y -> Stock Mid pipe and resonator -> Stock GTB wagon mufflers
3rd Cat Delete
Kido Tune

35% Tints all around
225/40 18 Eagle F1 Rubber
Philips LED DRL lamps
Anycarlink 1080B for aux SD card USB and Bluetooth
Kicker Comp 8 Sub upgrade and sound deadening on the parcel shelf.
Ghetto budget Nexus 7 Install
http://forum.liberty.asn.au/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=30559
DIY Wheel refurb Complete
http://forum.liberty.asn.au/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29526
Reset front stock springs and dropped down by 25mm to match the back saggy butt
Cusco 21mm Rear sway bar
StopTech pads on all 4 corners and DoT4 race brake fluid. So it stops like it should.

This is my second Legacy/Liberty after having had a JDM MY00 GTB Twin Turbo
About 2 days after I bought her

The way she looks now

love the 3rb. very clean mate, get that mod bug into ya

Thanks.
I like the idea of keeping her looking stock. Subtle mods all the way.

Added some pics of the DRL setup to the first post

Updated the original post with new mods
Lowered the car on RS-R Down springs
Added a reversing camera
In the process of painting and fully refurbishing my wheels. 2 down, 3 to go
http://forum.liberty.asn.au/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=29526

The car is lookin tops Nikolai.

What kind of reversing camera did you get and how much did you pay? Im thinking of getting one for my car, but want it to look factory so am considering on either removing the cubby and fitting a lcd screen and integrating it into the ecu to show up some vital statistics in conjunction with gps and reverse camera OR just getting the rear view mirror version fitted so that it comes on only when I engage reverse.

McDoof wrote:Thanks.
I like the idea of keeping her looking stock. Subtle mods all the way.

Nice subtle supercharger, invisible E85, good quality quietish exhaust.. subtle++

shav wrote:The car is lookin tops Nikolai.

What kind of reversing camera did you get and how much did you pay? Im thinking of getting one for my car, but want it to look factory so am considering on either removing the cubby and fitting a lcd screen and integrating it into the ecu to show up some vital statistics in conjunction with gps and reverse camera OR just getting the rear view mirror version fitted so that it comes on only when I engage reverse.

I just got a pretty basic setup from dx.com
http://www.dx.com/p/4-3-car-vehicle-rearview-mirror-monitor-dc-12v-pal-ntsc-126317#.VRNqE-FhKBo
It just clips over the original mirror. The LCD could be a bit brighter. It's a bit hard to see when it's really sunny.
and
http://www.dx.com/p/wired-170-degrees-waterproof-car-rearview-camera-for-subaru-forester-outback-impreza-legacy-194056#.VRNqFOFhKBo

The camera is not a direct fit as such, but it almost fits where one of the license plate lights goes. I broke out the plastic lens and sealed the small gap that was left with some silicon.
I'll post some pics of it. It's pretty tidy.

HardwareBoB wrote:

McDoof wrote:Thanks.
I like the idea of keeping her looking stock. Subtle mods all the way.

Nice subtle supercharger, invisible E85, good quality quietish exhaust.. subtle++

That's about right. (if only E85 was easy to come by here)

Finally got the 3d Cat delete done.
Just ordered one of these off Amazon and had it welded in locally. http://www.amazon.com/Exhaust-Pipe-2-25-Single-Wesdon/dp/B003IMOSHS/

Got some refurbished GT-B front Bilstein's and did the install over the weekend.
I was having some issues with the very low RS-R down springs because I was hitting the front bump stops on just about anything. So I pulled the shocks apart and got the trusty old Stanley knife out and chopped the internal bump stops down by a third.
What a difference. It's gone from bone shaking and bumpy to firm but controlled.
I should probably do some pics of the process.
Actually here http://www.brazeauracing.com/bumpstops.htm
Someone else has done the hard work to document the process. It's really is that easy.

McDoof wrote:

HardwareBoB wrote:

McDoof wrote:Thanks.
I like the idea of keeping her looking stock. Subtle mods all the way.

Nice subtle supercharger, invisible E85, good quality quietish exhaust.. subtle++

That's about right. (if only E85 was easy to come by here)

It's rare as hell in NZ ay. Was asking round the other day to see if i'd go that route in the future and the only place to get it in Tauranga was some mechanic who only wanted to sell it by the drum

Love the rims by the way, would have done my spec b ones that colour, maybe a tad darker, if i didn't have other ones on the way.

It's rare as hell in NZ ay. Was asking round the other day to see if i'd go that route in the future and the only place to get it in Tauranga was some mechanic who only wanted to sell it by the drum

Love the rims by the way, would have done my spec b ones that colour if i didn't have other ones on the way.

You can get E85 at the Gull stations outside of Pukke and Hampton Downs but $$$$$

There is also a guy in Howick right behind Howick College that will sell you pure Ethanol. Again, the issue is that unless you buy it by the drum it costs a bit much. apparently the 20l containers just cost a whole lot. http://www.southpacificethanol.com The problem with buying a drum is that you need a license to store it.

So I have decided to go back to stock springs. I am getting the front's compressed to match the ride height of the saggy rears. These RS-R springs handle really well, but I think I am getting old and need some more comfort. I have developed a fear of going over manhole covers and bumps. Every time I see one I grip the steering really hard and close my eyes in anticipation of the hit.
The compressed springs will drop the front by 20mm, which is how much the backs have sagged.

McDoof wrote:So I have decided to go back to stock springs. I am getting the front's compressed to match the ride height of the saggy rears. These RS-R springs handle really well, but I think I am getting old and need some more comfort. I have developed a fear of going over manhole covers and bumps. Every time I see one I grip the steering really hard and close my eyes in anticipation of the hit.
The compressed springs will drop the front by 20mm, which is how much the backs have sagged.

You and me both Nikolai. I am seriously considering the same thing. How will you compress the springs?