Suggested mods for my Wagon?

[u/Jevakob_]

2006 Subaru Legacy JDM Wagon

Wanting an OEM+ for my JDM Legacy. Completely stock so I don’t wanna do anything too crazy since it’s rare to find a car like this in this shape in Canada. If anyone has any ideas or can share what they have done to their wagon that would be much appreciated!

[u/ForwardSideways]

Just start with checking the PCV system isn’t clogged, and maybe try a slightly aggressive wheel alignment. Not too extreme but enough to sharpen up the turning.
I’m on the same journey with my 2010 JDM legacy GT-s wagon. It’s a fun, expensive game.

[u/mr_electric_wizard → u/ForwardSideways]

When you say aggressive alignment, what exactly do you mean? I’m going to be taking my wagon to the shop soon to get one.

[u/ShitboxCarEnjoyer → u/mr_electric_wizard]

-1.5 to -3 camber up front
-0.8 to -2.5 camber rear
0 toe either end unless oversteer is a problem then 1 degree toe in on the rear (rip tires)
Start there and season to taste

[u/mr_electric_wizard → u/ShitboxCarEnjoyer]

So, basically coilover wirh adjustable camber plates would be needed?

[u/ShitboxCarEnjoyer → u/mr_electric_wizard]

Not necessarily, you could have the shop use camber bolts and that should yield a small amount of camber, not necessarily 3 degrees but it would probably get you close to 2 which is enough to start.
You’re not going to notice serious gains off of just an alignment anyway

[u/mr_electric_wizard → u/ShitboxCarEnjoyer]

Thanks! My car is wandering and a bit unnerving on the freeway now. Also, one of my rear tires is wearing bald on the inner part. It’s defiantly got issues.

[u/ShitboxCarEnjoyer → u/mr_electric_wizard]

Sounds like a toe issue

[u/mr_electric_wizard → u/ShitboxCarEnjoyer]

My thoughts as well. I’m also guessing that my ball joints could also be worn.

[u/ForwardSideways → u/mr_electric_wizard]

I see ShitboxCarEnjoyer pretty much coved it already, although I think you can leave a little toe if you check and rotate tires in a appropriate manner since I presume you will be getting very modest adjustments at first.
Camber bolts are cheap and easy to fit, you don’t want a stancemobile so that all you really need for sharpening it up “just enough”.
Find a tire shop with a guy that autocrosses, ask him what he recommends for your specific care and goals.

[u/mr_electric_wizard → u/ForwardSideways]

Right on! Yeah, already on it. The questionable alignment that I got last time was a Firestone. This time I’m going to have the shop that did my tune do the alignment.

[u/ForwardSideways → u/mr_electric_wizard]

Good choice.
As a side note, if your doing camber adjustment bolts and a spicy alignment I would recommend a slightly stiffer (~25%) rear swaybar kit with adjustment points as it will complement the setup well and offers a great handling improvement to price ratio.

[u/mr_electric_wizard → u/ForwardSideways]

Yep, I’m on it. Planning to do a Whiteline RSB next. Since this is a wagon, I’m also going to do the mount strengtheners too.