Gen5 Legacy GT S pack, the l-o-n-g wait

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Just left Singapore

Edited by trails on Wednesday 4th May 13:04

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This is also on its way from Japan...sti badge will be coming off though.

It's the optional Aero front grill, in the correct colour...much nicer than all that faux chrome

Edited by trails on Friday 25th November 17:24

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S100HP said:

I like that grill!

Much nicer than OE isn't it...PomBstard mentions it in his thread too

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Docs just arrived from Japan, along with a complimentary face-mask

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PomBstard said:

You called...??

Indeed - looks so much better than the chrome tatt, though I always thought it was a bit like lipstick on a pig as the Gen 5 ain't a good looker to start with

Agreed, but its my pig now

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It's in the Med

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First parcel arrived from Japan today, it was sent on Monday!

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S100HP said:

I admire your preparation.

http://www.uklegacy.com/forums/ is useful if you're not already a member.

Got a few more bits on their way too...very little available in the UK, so all Jap auction sites. Which are filled with temptation.

I joined up back in 2010...posted in March this year for the first time

Edited by trails on Monday 6th June 10:14

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Krikkit said:

I assume the car is in the yard in the UK now?

Not yet, landed at Zeebrugge on Thursday, and due to be transhipped to Southampton on 20th June...I'll chase the Shipping Agents tomorrow and see if they have the name of the next vessel available yet.

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Heard from shipping agents, due Fri/Sat this week in Southampton...so potentially with me in a week or so. Maybe.

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S100HP said:

I'm genuinely excited for you

Still not seen one in the flesh either...so I'm mostly excited

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Landed on Saturday, I've just paid the customs charges...just waiting to hear from the transport company to arrange drop off

I have now seen an Outback variant...it was a bit of a minger

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Arriving tomorrow morning between 8 and 9.

I think I’m getting excited…too bloody busy to give it any real thought!

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It's here




Much cleaner than I expected, the interior is absolutely immaculate. Everything seems to work, including the lady shouting at me in Japanese for some reason or other



Tyres look like they will pass an MOT but look old, so I need to check the manufacture date.

Only driven it up and down the road so limited first impression, but the steering feels nice, very quiet and refined inside...horribly over-assisted brakes though.

Lots of paperwork, including FSSH and a spare key.
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Chucked my load liner in too.

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KTF said:

What is the floppy disc thing on the dash to the right of the steering wheel?

Toll card thingy...will be removed when I swap the head unit over.

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S100HP said:

Mine has that built in too. Quite reassuring when she chats to you in Japanese as you start the car

I may have slipped out between meetings to have an investigate...need a new trim bit without the cut-out

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S100HP said:

Any sign of the V5?

Not yet…although it is in a state of minor state of disassembly while I get the headlamps polished and a few bits of external trim painted. I’m also finishing off installing a new head unit, just oe reverse camera to wire up and diagnosing poor DAB signal. Speakers are OK. I’ve disconnected the centre speaker as it was a dvd 5.1, which has helped. Wiring has been entertaining to say the least





How's yours?

Edited by trails on Monday 11th July 19:24

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still no V5.

But these arrived from Japan

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S100HP said:

As said on the legacy forum, can't believe you've still not received it. Have you called?

Happy with the springs?

Oh, I’ve not been on there…I’d best turn notifications on!

I have, they said it should be six weeks, but there can be delays so I should call back in a week.

Springs look to be in reasonable condition, they owe me about £200 as I had them sent via snail mail…so can’t really complain

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V5 just arrived, so my call clearly did the trick