If you had a subaru legacy spec b?

Question

what would you do to it?

Answer 1

Drive it?

Answer 2

The Spec B package didn't add any power to the Legacy GT and except for the Bilstein shocks, I don't think the suspension components are any different.  The Spec B is essentially just a combination of luxury/appearance add-ons to upmarket the GT to compete with the likes of the Lexus IS-250, BMW 3, Audi A4, Nissan G37, etc.  The AWD at $33,000 sets it apart from the others.

That said, my complaint with any turbocharged Subarus is throttle lag, with weak response below 3,000 rpm.  You've got no problem once the turbo spools up.  The only changes I'd consider would be to remap the ECU to bring the torque peak down to the 1,500-2,000 rpm range, and probably add a KN air intake.  Might add a little oomph with freer breathing, but also add a little rumble that's muffled by the stock filter.  A cat-back exhaust would give you the real rumble, but why bother on a new car.

Otherwise, just a fine car to drive.    

Answer 3

I assume you are asking mod wise.  Well it sort of depends on what you want out of the car.  If it was me, I would start with a set of good springs and some stiffer sway bares to tighten up the handling.  Then I would get a short shifter and front and rear shifter bushings.  I have them on my WRX and they are amazing.  Then you might have different power goals than me but I would keep it simple.  The car probably has good power all ready so I might get a Cobb Access Port to re flash the computer and that will bump up the power a little and make the power come on more smoothly.  If you wanted a little more, you could get an after market down pipe and re flash it with a stage two map. This will bump power a goo 40hp and even more torque but I don't know if I would go that far.  Check out legacygt.com to see what other Spec-B drivers are doing to theur cars.

Answer 4

um,,, get  license?