I've had a few people ask me about this trim piece since the install in my car. I can get us this piece but I need to know how many people would be interested in it. I paid $110 shipped. If I can get a definitive number of people who would buy into this GroupBuy then I would get them. Of course, the more people we get the lower the price. I can guarantee that you will be paying less then what I go mine for. I have to warn you now, this mod is a pain in the ass! Don't worry, I will help with the installation. Who would be interested in this? Winslow

u know that i want one! :D

That ring is the shiznit, you have to see it in the car to fully realize how good it looks. I have some other pics, but I have not downloaded them off the camera yet. If someone wants other pictures let me know.

And is that....no, couldn't be......it would take too long to do it, but I think it is.....its BLUE thread in the shift boot. Can you tell that Winslow paid attention in Home Economics class!!

Later....Kris

Didn't you know, Winslow does suits too.

You guys are funny. That isn't my shift boot or ring. Kris will have to post pics of my bootiful stitching. I don't recommend that mod.

Kapafool: I thought you were in, too?

Winslow

Yea, as long as you install it. I'll be quality control! :devil:

How did I know that was giong to be your next statment? Yes, Eric I will install it for you. Winslow

I would be interested but not until middle to late February. Dollars are pretty short right now.
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a guy is selling trim for 70+shipping...that's good price! :D

Chris, is it new? What's his username? Maybe I can get with him and work out a deal. Winslow

$70 is a good price. The member AK_WRX is referring to is Kevin Lam. He and almost every STi dealer cannot get the trim because they are out of stock. Currently, I can get them. I'm not sure how long they will be available or how long it is going to take before we can find them again. Let me know if you are still interested. Winslow

I am! how much is it though?

It really depends on how many people commit. Around $95 is a good estimate. Winslow

I could probably commit for $95, but it would be even better if I could hook up on this middle February. Although if it has to be now I will find a way.

DB
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UPDATE... Today, I talked to Kevin about getting this item. He is still working on getting them but is unsure if it is going to be available. If he can get them, then the price will be lower than $95. Winslow

I have been looking for that trim, I am in just e-mail me with the specifics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(price, and were to send the money

I'll continue to post updates. We should know something soon. Just keep checking this thread. I'm still unsure if it will happen. I haven't had a big response. Currently, we have a soft commitment of four people.

yeah...keep me updated on the situation! :D

Chris: Did he every PM you and what did he say?

on the trim he said that he was waiting....

i asked about the sti hood scoop and front lip spoiler...and he gave me these prices:

sti front lip 480+shipping
sti hood scoop 270+shipping

for the hood scoop i think he was thinking about the front grill, cuz 270 is alot for a scoop...that's my theory. and that's all the info i got from him...what did u ask him?

winslow- that kevin guy is now selling the trim at 95+shipping and that price depends on how many people he can get to sign up for the buy...

The demand for this item is really high. I noticed that he was offering the trim for $95. I'm working on a solution. Winslow

*UPDATE* - If we order the trim now then the price will be $100. If we wait then we might be able to get it cheaper.

ezatnova:

It is difficult. These directions were just a guide. I had to do a few things different like add spacers to the bolts. You practically ruin your shifter boot installing this piece but it is worth it. The trim looks damn good! Here are the instructions I used:

install instructions
1. Follow the directions for removing the center console as in the short shift install.
2. Follow the directions earlier in this thread about removing the shift boot/trim ring - HOWEVER, you do NOT need to take the boot off of the ring, just pull the clips to remove the boot/ring combo from the console piece. Also, as I found out later, you do not need to be too concerned about being careful on the pins that the clips attach to - you will not need these pins to hold the boot in place later.
3. The STI trim does not fit in the stock hole in the console. You will have to trim this (I used a razor knife and a motor tool with a grinding bit to smooth). Set the trim on the console where you want it and mark around the trim locations - you'll only have to trim in the 6 places where the screws will go.
4. Trim the console (carefully!) and test fit as you go.
5. Now, hold the shift boot/ring under the console and align it on the pins - if you want you can put a couple of the clips back on to help hold it steady for the next step.
6. Using your drill and 1/8" bit, drill holes to align with the 6 screw locations in the STI trim - these will go into the shift boot ring below. To get the machine screws Stephen included to thread, I had to also drill upward from the backside of the boot (you're drilling through the shift boot vinyl as well....)
7. Screw the pieces together using a hex key - the screws hold the STI trim down and clamp it to the shift boot ring - thus no clips required! BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERTIGHTEN THE SCREWS - they pull out of the boot ring and you will have trouble getting them to seat again.
8. Put everything back in the car.

i can wait! cheaper is good! are those ur install instructions or the ones off the forum?

*UPDATE* I can get us the trim for $85 shipped. The guy Ak_WRX had referred to that was selling the STi trim for $70 is now selling them for $95. I'm here to help you install them. I might just modify them for you if I can get someone to loan me their shifter boot. $85 shipped is our member price and is the best deal going. Can you believe I'm actually going to help you install this time intensive PITA? Maybe we can do a one for one swap. You give me your shifter boot and I give you a finished shifter boot with STi trim installed. Or I can just give you guidance. Winslow

Damn....you are such a nice guy Winslow!!!:D

Kris

I'm here to be your install whore. Kris is my pimp. Winslow

Actions speak louder than words. Show me the trim! I think some other guys want some trim. I will call Kris da install pimp and set up a time for his whore.:lol:

I need to find out who is interested by the end of the week to make this happen. Winslow

Bump. Who's in on the GB? Winslow

Might as well put me on there.

don't know if i can come up with the money on time...went a little overboard with my latest secret....u know what it is winslow and kris....:D shhhhh! don't tell! :devil:

You can come up with $90.00!! Come on man, you know you gots the money!

Kris

i wish...i need to make my car payment and insureance too! :(

I'm thinking about buying a few to sell. Anybody want the one installed in my car for really cheap? It's already cut. We'll trade shift boots. Oh hell no. Never mind my shift boot is custom. Winslow

Reeeally? I can't tell. Are those blue stitching too? :p