Imprezza front end?

GotTurbo · 01-25-2006, 08:53 AM

does any one who has an imprezza front bumper on there car? i was wondering how had it is to swap one over.
yes i did search aswell.

-matt

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mranlet · 01-25-2006, 09:43 AM

It's been discussed a little in this thread:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=892802

I just wanted a cooler front end and I found one. This is a fiberglass R33 replica front bumper for a 1995-1998 240SX (S14). It's only about .5" wider at the wheel arches than the BG and the contour along the front fits perfectly. I'm making a bumper support for mine on Friday and can post pics and maybe offer them to people who want some more options.

www.raceonusa.com carries some of the best quality aero for the price, and I can get those parts cheaper than their listed price for anyone who is interested. I know aero isn't everyone's thing, but I thought I'd bring it up since it was relatively on-topic.

spdracr00 · 01-25-2006, 11:10 AM

You can swap on an impreza front end, they will bolt right up, but you will need to trim the fender a little to match the arch of the legacy wheel well. I say do the RS lip that way you can use the bigger rally lights..

GotTurbo · 01-25-2006, 12:35 PM

well i was considering getting this kit, http://www.i-m-racing.com/trialtryrimw.html i know that it dosnt have those great rally lights but this will mean i can get a widebody fitted to my car.

hurray

-matt

mranlet · 01-25-2006, 01:58 PM

Datsun 240 ZG bolt-on fenders fit anything. I'm a fan of the Erbuni face:

Allows you to retain the awesome huge rally lights too.

gt_drifter · 01-25-2006, 03:59 PM

that r33 bumper looks like it was MADE for the bd/bg!!

badbasser98 · 01-25-2006, 07:10 PM

This is from a member on SLi... User ID "sidewayslegacy" not sure if he is a member here or not.

-BB98

Tizzle · 01-25-2006, 09:08 PM

Cool, I've been wanting to see that for years

Hobbes95 · 01-26-2006, 12:35 AM

yea, ive seen a guy with an impreza L bumper on his leggy. its for sale on autotrader right now. Looks incredibly fugly tho
Legacy on autotrader

Wiscon_Mark · 01-26-2006, 08:19 AM

yeah, I don't like that black trim on the bumper...

illegal2.2 · 01-26-2006, 11:10 AM

do you have to replace the bumper beam w/ the impreza's? if so, subaru.com? is selling lightweight bumper beam for like 75!

BTW: im in the process of getting these part for my BD

95legacy · 01-26-2006, 01:15 PM

I'm personally against this look, although our car and the 2.5's were somewhat similiar the lines of this bumper just dont follow our cars right, something doesnt fit and look right and I prefer the GT bumper.
Peace,
Kyle

MitchGT · 01-26-2006, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95legacy

I'm personally against this look, although our car and the 2.5's were somewhat similiar the lines of this bumper just dont follow our cars right, something doesnt fit and look right and I prefer the GT bumper.
Peace,
Kyle

Agreed 100%. If you want an Impreza front end, buy an Imprezza.

mranlet · 01-26-2006, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gt_drifter

that r33 bumper looks like it was MADE for the bd/bg!!

Foglight holes match up exactly as well

badbasser98 · 01-26-2006, 06:48 PM

Well you will have problems if you just bolt it on and expect everything to fit 100%. If you truely want to put an Impreza bumper on a BD/BG, prepare to do some custom fab work to make it look decent

-BB98

xcntrk75 · 02-09-2006, 01:58 PM

So you can buy all these parts new from Subaru too. It’s not really that expensive but once you add up every little part and piece necessary it begins to snowball. Likely the best approach would be to gather of combination of both the new and used parts required. Even doing that you’d still probably have at least $500 bucks in it.

Is it worth it? To go from this:

To this:

RS Front Bumper Inner Beam (00-01) 57760FA500
RS Front Bumper Skin (US 00-01) 57720FA280
RS Front Bumper Vent (RH) 57744FA200
RS Front Bumper Vent (LH) 57744FA210
RS Front Bumper Turn Signal (RH 99-01) 84441FA160
RS Front Bumper Turn Signal (LH 99-01) 84441FA170
RS Fog Light RH 84501FA380
RS Fog Light LH 84501FA390
RS Fog Light Bracket (RH) 84927FA001
RS Fog Light Bracket (LH) 84927FA011

~Thinking about it (since I have a damaged front bumper-cover anyways)...

MitchGT · 02-09-2006, 02:13 PM

Anthony - My .02: That would destroy the look of what is by far the sweetest Leg in here. The only front end change to a BD that I've seen look good is the Greddy lip that cajual has. That being said, I think either change would kill the sleeper theme that you seem to be going with.

xcntrk75 · 02-09-2006, 02:44 PM

^^^^
Thanks for that point of view…

For me this upgrade wouldn’t be entirely cosmetic. My whole thing is that I have a nasty crack/gash on my bumper-cover which makes my car look like piss… I started looking into getting it fixed and it appears it may be necessary to order a new bumper-cover, then paint match, etc. I would have fixed it long ago but I keep holding off as I toy with possible FMIC ambitions. The GT bumper is nearly impossible to stuff with a front-mount as it simply doesn’t have a large enough opening. So as it stands, I can’t upgrade to any larger turbo without addressing the IC situation, and I’m already pushing it with a 500cfm VF22.

All this said, I have to buy a replacement bumper-cover anyway, and the only two OEM which are compatible and can accommodate a FMIC are the Outback or early RS ones like this…

~Still thinking about it and other alternatives…

MitchGT · 02-09-2006, 02:46 PM

Good point. I forget who did it but I know that I saw a FMIC behind someone's BD bumper cover. Anyone remember?

xcntrk75 · 02-09-2006, 02:56 PM

Yeah, GotTurbo (the original author of this thread) has one stuffed behind the stock BD bumper and it looks fine. My problem with it however is the space is so limited, the actual IC core is rather small as a result. In comparison, my existing TMIC is probably of comparable size to this smaller FMIC.

I’m talking about a big(er) front mount. At some point I will be going 2.5 short-block which means larger turbo too. Probably a 20G~FG/Green sized and you just can’t run that on a TMIC.

Like I said, I’m still looking at other options too. An AWIC would keep everything under the hood and out of site, but have yet to see a well manufactured kit that’s easily available…

Who knows... it's a tough act to balance... I should just cut all the body panels up make it a track only car

xcntrk75 · 02-09-2006, 03:31 PM

Here's a great pic of the RS bumper-cover nicely filled with a large FMIC:

another RS...
one more RS

PHATsuby · 02-09-2006, 03:37 PM

that looks good on the RS, but I agree with Mitch about it ruining your sweet legacy.

I would say either get another stock bumper and cut the fines out, or find an aftermarket one with a similar or larger opening. I have always liked Hippo Sleek styling, come on anthony you are a high roller I know you want it

Ben

xcntrk75 · 02-09-2006, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHATsuby

come on anthony you are a high roller I know you want it

I’m sorry Ben but that’s where you’re wrong…

I’m highly against aftermarket body kits. In fact I don’t think anybody does as good of a job as the manufacture. Aftermarket body kits look like an after-thought to the original design, which in fact is all they are.

On that note, I too agree the Impreza front-end looks a bit “out of place” on the Legacy but it comes down to which looks worse; the Impreza front-end with adequate FMIC opening, or the GT bumper all hacked up for FMIC…

Outback bumpers another option but it just looks goofy without the rest of the lower body cladding down the sides.

[Edit]
I think I need an intervention… This RS bumper is beginning to grow on me…

UTCiv · 02-09-2006, 04:08 PM

Could you run an FMIC that is tall and narrow more like the older Evo's in shape rather than shorter and wider?

It may keep it in the center, then run an aftermarket grill like Kraziken (slightly modified) that sticks a little forward so that the center of the bumper would be cut a bit, and the intercooler could stick up behind the grill if you needed more room.

GotTurbo · 02-09-2006, 05:01 PM

well i think i might just get the jdm oand cut down the middle and strech it. the reason i was doing this is cause i wanta to go widebody. i needed to know if it worked. so we will see. my fmic is a lil small but for 5 psi not bad. the guy i got it from on a wrx motor had it at 15 psi no problem. so i wanta do alot more research before i go throught with it.

-matt

01-25-2006, 08:53 AM	#1
GotTurbo Scooby Newbie Member#: 64186 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Glendale, Queens NY Vehicle: 1998 A MONSTER SOON BMW STEEL GREY	Imprezza front end? does any one who has an imprezza front bumper on there car? i was wondering how had it is to swap one over. yes i did search aswell. -matt * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

02-09-2006, 01:58 PM	#16
xcntrk75 Scooby Specialist Member#: 60224 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA	So you can buy all these parts new from Subaru too. It’s not really that expensive but once you add up every little part and piece necessary it begins to snowball. Likely the best approach would be to gather of combination of both the new and used parts required. Even doing that you’d still probably have at least $500 bucks in it. Is it worth it? To go from this: To this: RS Front Bumper Inner Beam (00-01) 57760FA500 RS Front Bumper Skin (US 00-01) 57720FA280 RS Front Bumper Vent (RH) 57744FA200 RS Front Bumper Vent (LH) 57744FA210 RS Front Bumper Turn Signal (RH 99-01) 84441FA160 RS Front Bumper Turn Signal (LH 99-01) 84441FA170 RS Fog Light RH 84501FA380 RS Fog Light LH 84501FA390 RS Fog Light Bracket (RH) 84927FA001 RS Fog Light Bracket (LH) 84927FA011 ~Thinking about it (since I have a damaged front bumper-cover anyways)...

02-09-2006, 04:08 PM	#24
UTCiv Scooby Newbie Member#: 30695 Join Date: Dec 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Does your mother sew? Vehicle: BOOM , Get her to sew THAT!	Could you run an FMIC that is tall and narrow more like the older Evo's in shape rather than shorter and wider? It may keep it in the center, then run an aftermarket grill like Kraziken (slightly modified) that sticks a little forward so that the center of the bumper would be cut a bit, and the intercooler could stick up behind the grill if you needed more room. Last edited by UTCiv; 02-09-2006 at 06:42 PM.

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mranlet Scooby Specialist Member#: 66304 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa Vehicle: 98 RWD BG Outback ...with R200 and ITBs ;)	It's been discussed a little in this thread: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=892802 I just wanted a cooler front end and I found one. This is a fiberglass R33 replica front bumper for a 1995-1998 240SX (S14). It's only about .5" wider at the wheel arches than the BG and the contour along the front fits perfectly. I'm making a bumper support for mine on Friday and can post pics and maybe offer them to people who want some more options. www.raceonusa.com carries some of the best quality aero for the price, and I can get those parts cheaper than their listed price for anyone who is interested. I know aero isn't everyone's thing, but I thought I'd bring it up since it was relatively on-topic.

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spdracr00 Scooby Specialist Member#: 65823 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Beaverton, OR Vehicle: 2018 Impreza Sport Pearl White	You can swap on an impreza front end, they will bolt right up, but you will need to trim the fender a little to match the arch of the legacy wheel well. I say do the RS lip that way you can use the bigger rally lights..

01-25-2006, 12:35 PM	#4
GotTurbo Scooby Newbie Member#: 64186 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Glendale, Queens NY Vehicle: 1998 A MONSTER SOON BMW STEEL GREY	well i was considering getting this kit, http://www.i-m-racing.com/trialtryrimw.html i know that it dosnt have those great rally lights but this will mean i can get a widebody fitted to my car. hurray -matt

01-25-2006, 01:58 PM	#5
mranlet Scooby Specialist Member#: 66304 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa Vehicle: 98 RWD BG Outback ...with R200 and ITBs ;)	Datsun 240 ZG bolt-on fenders fit anything. I'm a fan of the Erbuni face: Allows you to retain the awesome huge rally lights too.

01-25-2006, 03:59 PM	#6
gt_drifter Scooby Newbie Member#: 61907 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: maine Vehicle: 1998 2.5 GT spruce pearl	that r33 bumper looks like it was MADE for the bd/bg!!

01-25-2006, 07:10 PM	#7
badbasser98 Scooby Specialist Member#: 104801 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Vehicle: 2006 STi WRB	This is from a member on SLi... User ID "sidewayslegacy" not sure if he is a member here or not. -BB98

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01-26-2006, 12:35 AM	#9
Hobbes95 Scooby Newbie Member#: 48484 Join Date: Nov 2003 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bend, Oregon Vehicle: 1998 ImprezaWagon Black	yea, ive seen a guy with an impreza L bumper on his leggy. its for sale on autotrader right now. Looks incredibly fugly tho Legacy on autotrader

01-26-2006, 08:19 AM	#10
Wiscon_Mark Scooby Guru Member#: 94945 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Plover, WI Vehicle: 2015 Dodge Charger AWD	yeah, I don't like that black trim on the bumper...

01-26-2006, 11:10 AM	#11
illegal2.2 Scooby Specialist Member#: 58329 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: MN Vehicle: 2005 Baja Turbo 5mt Garnet Red Pearl	do you have to replace the bumper beam w/ the impreza's? if so, subaru.com? is selling lightweight bumper beam for like 75! BTW: im in the process of getting these part for my BD

01-26-2006, 01:15 PM	#12
95legacy Scooby Specialist Member#: 74009 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Trenton, NJ Vehicle: 95 Legacy GT Deep Sapphire Pearl	I'm personally against this look, although our car and the 2.5's were somewhat similiar the lines of this bumper just dont follow our cars right, something doesnt fit and look right and I prefer the GT bumper. Peace, Kyle

01-26-2006, 06:48 PM	#15
badbasser98 Scooby Specialist Member#: 104801 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Vehicle: 2006 STi WRB	Well you will have problems if you just bolt it on and expect everything to fit 100%. If you truely want to put an Impreza bumper on a BD/BG, prepare to do some custom fab work to make it look decent -BB98

02-09-2006, 02:13 PM	#17
MitchGT Scooby Specialist Member#: 73684 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Kirkland, WA Vehicle: 2012 4Runner	Anthony - My .02: That would destroy the look of what is by far the sweetest Leg in here. The only front end change to a BD that I've seen look good is the Greddy lip that cajual has. That being said, I think either change would kill the sleeper theme that you seem to be going with.

02-09-2006, 02:44 PM	#18
xcntrk75 Scooby Specialist Member#: 60224 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA	^^^^ Thanks for that point of view… For me this upgrade wouldn’t be entirely cosmetic. My whole thing is that I have a nasty crack/gash on my bumper-cover which makes my car look like piss… I started looking into getting it fixed and it appears it may be necessary to order a new bumper-cover, then paint match, etc. I would have fixed it long ago but I keep holding off as I toy with possible FMIC ambitions. The GT bumper is nearly impossible to stuff with a front-mount as it simply doesn’t have a large enough opening. So as it stands, I can’t upgrade to any larger turbo without addressing the IC situation, and I’m already pushing it with a 500cfm VF22. All this said, I have to buy a replacement bumper-cover anyway, and the only two OEM which are compatible and can accommodate a FMIC are the Outback or early RS ones like this… ~Still thinking about it and other alternatives…

02-09-2006, 02:46 PM	#19
MitchGT Scooby Specialist Member#: 73684 Join Date: Nov 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Kirkland, WA Vehicle: 2012 4Runner	Good point. I forget who did it but I know that I saw a FMIC behind someone's BD bumper cover. Anyone remember?

02-09-2006, 02:56 PM	#20
xcntrk75 Scooby Specialist Member#: 60224 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA	Yeah, GotTurbo (the original author of this thread) has one stuffed behind the stock BD bumper and it looks fine. My problem with it however is the space is so limited, the actual IC core is rather small as a result. In comparison, my existing TMIC is probably of comparable size to this smaller FMIC. I’m talking about a big(er) front mount. At some point I will be going 2.5 short-block which means larger turbo too. Probably a 20G~FG/Green sized and you just can’t run that on a TMIC. Like I said, I’m still looking at other options too. An AWIC would keep everything under the hood and out of site, but have yet to see a well manufactured kit that’s easily available… Who knows... it's a tough act to balance... I should just cut all the body panels up make it a track only car

02-09-2006, 03:31 PM	#21
xcntrk75 Scooby Specialist Member#: 60224 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NOVA	Here's a great pic of the RS bumper-cover nicely filled with a large FMIC: another RS... one more RS

02-09-2006, 03:37 PM	#22
PHATsuby Scooby Guru Member#: 13617 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: MN Vehicle: 2001 Legacy GT back to stock is a project too	that looks good on the RS, but I agree with Mitch about it ruining your sweet legacy. I would say either get another stock bumper and cut the fines out, or find an aftermarket one with a similar or larger opening. I have always liked Hippo Sleek styling, come on anthony you are a high roller I know you want it Ben

02-09-2006, 05:01 PM	#25
GotTurbo Scooby Newbie Member#: 64186 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Glendale, Queens NY Vehicle: 1998 A MONSTER SOON BMW STEEL GREY	well i think i might just get the jdm oand cut down the middle and strech it. the reason i was doing this is cause i wanta to go widebody. i needed to know if it worked. so we will see. my fmic is a lil small but for 5 psi not bad. the guy i got it from on a wrx motor had it at 15 psi no problem. so i wanta do alot more research before i go throught with it. -matt