Member Profile - Toothless the MY07 GT-B (BL, 5EAT, Post-FL)

[sheballin]

Have lurked this forum for the past couple of years as I've worked on my Gen 4 GT-B, so just want to start by saying thank you to everyone for your contributions to the forum!

MY07 Subaru Liberty GT.Spec B
Colour: Diamond Grey Metallic (65Z)
Engine: EJ255, 2.5L Boxer-4
Turbo: VF46 (stock)
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
Odometer: ~160k kms
Peak Power: 196.8 kW atw @ 150KPH
Peak Torque: 868.7N.m atw @ 56KPH (if anybody would like to please help me convert KPH in 4th gear to RPM, I'd be much obliged )

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This car was originally bought used by my parents as a 'family' car in 2009. They upgraded from their beloved white 1999 Honda Accord manual sedan, which they blinged up 2000s style (chrome rims, booming subwoofer, straight-piped exhaust, etc.) The liberty, however, was kept bone stock while being used for daily family errands and occasional weekend outings. It was very well taken care of by my parents, and was even used at some point to tow a 7-seater boat to-and-from the Hawkesbury River.

The car was later passed down to me once I got my red Ps in 2018 - how grateful I am for that! It has remained bone stock up until early 2020, once I began earning a stable income and fully appreciating the liberty which has since become the love of my life.... It has hence experienced quite a bit of transformation over the past 2 years.

Almost everything I've done with the car has been DIYd with my dad's help. I'll add asterisks for things that weren't self-installed. If anyone has any questions about my installs or anything, leave a comment!

Engine
- Process West Cold Air Intake + K&N Pod Filter *
- AVO silicon turbo inlet *
- Invidia Dump Pipe w/ High Flow Cat *
- X-Force 3" Stainless Steel Catback Exhaust
- MSR Engineering Tune (massive kudos to Mick & the team! Dyno sheet attached at the end) *

Handling
- DBA T2 Slotted Brake Rotors
- Bendix Brake Pads
- Michelin Pilot Super Sports (225/40ZR18) *
- Whiteline Front Lower Control Arms *
- Whiteline Front & Rear Swaybar Kit (BSK014, includes links)
- AVO Rear Sway Bar Mount Reinforcement

Interior Electronics & Entertainment System
- OEM Double-DIN Fascia Kit
- Pioneer DMH-Z6350BT Head Unit
- Alpine PDX-V9 Amplifier
- Kicker CVR 12" Subwoofer
- Focal PS 165 FSE 2-way Component Speakers
- Focal Bam XXXL Sound Deadening (in all doors, parcel shelf, boot)
- Lufi XF Digital Multi Gauge
- Reverse Camera

Cosmetics
- AusBody Works STI Replica Front-Lip
- DIY Honeycomb Grille (inspired by viewtopic.php?f=20&t=28652)
- DIY black vinyl eyelids
- VViViD + Light Smoke Air-Tint on headlights, tail lights, fog lights, and washer covers
- Iluumo LEDs & HIDs for all bulbs (Gen 4 bulb guide here: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=24630)
- Iluumo Dynamic Mirror Indicators
- Addressable RGB underglow, daytime running light strips, and halo eyes
- RGB footwell & dome lights
- Kuratchi Dreaming tsurikawa, engraved weighted shift knob, RGB infinity wide-view rear mirror, & custom exterior vinyl stickers (my own ricey brand & designs, hoping to launch soon )
- Stock rims resprayed to gunmetal *
- Red painted Callipers with 'GT-B STI' sticker
- STI Wheel Centre Caps (on stock Spec B rims)
- STI Valve Caps
- Wipertech Wiper Blades (currently on the way)
- Delta Speed Side & Rear Under Spoiler (currently on the way)

Possible Future Plans
- Blouch Dominator 1.5XTR + all supporting mods
- GFB Deceptor Pro II Remote-Control Blow-Off Valve
- DAMD Black Leather Steering Wheel
- STI Security Wheel Nuts
- Brembo Callipers
- Aftermarket adjustable coilovers
- Airbag suspension???
- Full paint restoration & detail
- Ceramic Coating
- Ceramic window tint
- Black Intercooler
- Front & Rear Dash Cam
- Wheel Spacers

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[Stifull]

Hi.. Very nice liberty. Looks very well looked after. If you don't mind , how much was the tune with Michael ?

[Tonic]

Good stuff
Would like to know the source of your double din and maybe a photo.
Did you follow forum install or figure it out herself?

[sheballin]

Hi.. Very nice liberty. Looks very well looked after. If you don't mind , how much was the tune with Michael ?

Cheers! Yours is very flash as well, paint looks unreal.

Tune was about $600 to cover changes with the cai, tbe, and silicon turbo inlet.

[sheballin]

Good stuff
Would like to know the source of your double din and maybe a photo.
Did you follow forum install or figure it out herself?

Hey, sorry for the late reply!

I honestly don't remember where exactly I sourced the fascia. It was either japanparts, streetsoundvision, or frankiesauto.
Just remember to get the right fascia depending on whether or not you have dual climate control.

I relied somewhat on the forum install, but also figured it out a bit as I went on. In regards to the headunit, I used Aeropro's vehicle selector (aeropro.com/selector) to find harnesses that made it incredibly easy to hook up the aftermarket head unit to the vehicle.

Noting I also swapped the grey plastic climate control switches in the new fascia, with the original McIntosh black ones because I like their look better.