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Old 05-17-2013, 07:36 PM   #10576
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Last time I checked, its about a two finger gap all around. Its weird though because the suspension is kind of sensitive on the ground. Theres places where it looks absolutely slammed and places where it looks like its monster trucking lol.
I know what you mean on my driveway the passanger side is an ~inch higher than the driver side while on the road its even idk why it changes like that
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Old 05-17-2013, 07:41 PM   #10577
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Alright so I went out and took some pics finally. Last week I got my Koni Yellows and RCE Blacks on. I also got my windows tinted. I went with the legal 50% here but it actually reads 40%. The rear reads closer to 30%. Could've went darker, but I actually think this looks perfect.

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Indeed, it does look perfect!
Very level and just enough of a drop
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Old 05-17-2013, 07:52 PM   #10578
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Noob question, I read somewhere that engine braking (hard down shifting) can cause more problems later---where they provided the analogy that replacing brake pads was cheaper than repairing an engine. Anyone care to refute and/or educate me? I drive a 4EAT but I spend 75% of my time shifting myself because I like going to the gas station . I do glide to a stop 90% of the time though.
I think that its only bad when you don't rev match. When you don't it hurts the clutch. Massive revs are bad though. Of you do it right what do you hurt? I can't think of anything.

I usually do as fancy said, about staying in 5th the whole time until I need to stop.

When I need to rev match, its always 2500 rev match to 3500 roughly. That's my sweet spot.

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Alright so I went out and took some pics finally. Last week I got my Koni Yellows and RCE Blacks on. I also got my windows tinted. I went with the legal 50% here but it actually reads 40%. The rear reads closer to 30%. Could've went darker, but I actually think this looks perfect.

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Looks good, tint make the car IMO. Lowering it helped a lot to.

How do you like your SPT? Do you have rallisoprts with that as well?
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Old 05-17-2013, 08:02 PM   #10579
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Looks good, tint make the car IMO. Lowering it helped a lot to.

How do you like your SPT? Do you have rallisoprts with that as well?
Thanks. Love the SPT. No rallisports, pretty pricy mod for sound.

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Old 05-17-2013, 08:06 PM   #10580
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Thanks. Love the SPT. No rallisports, pretty pricing mod for sound.
I said that too, bought them anyway. If I lost them tomorrow, I'd send a blank cheque haha

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Old 05-17-2013, 08:33 PM   #10581
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I know what you mean on my driveway the passanger side is an ~inch higher than the driver side while on the road its even idk why it changes like that
I know its weird and ticks me off sometimes lol...OCD kicking in haha
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Old 05-17-2013, 11:31 PM   #10582
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I know its weird and ticks me off sometimes lol...OCD kicking in haha
You gonna have a photoshoot lol id love to see a bunch of different angles. Probably one of the nicest subarus ive ever seen. Really clean and no mods that scream for attention.
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Old 05-17-2013, 11:56 PM   #10583
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I know its weird and ticks me off sometimes lol...OCD kicking in haha
I'm the same way about each wheels individual height.. Your Subi is super clean and lots awesome. As much as I love the clean look, all I want to do is use my car to its fullest potential. Racks, baskets, straps, dings and dents.

Over the last bit I've been transitioning from "watch out that's my car!" To "don't worry about it"

Anyone else feel like that too? Not so worried anymore.
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Old 05-18-2013, 04:43 AM   #10584
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I'm the same way about each wheels individual height.. Your Subi is super clean and lots awesome. As much as I love the clean look, all I want to do is use my car to its fullest potential. Racks, baskets, straps, dings and dents.

Over the last bit I've been transitioning from "watch out that's my car!" To "don't worry about it"

Anyone else feel like that too? Not so worried anymore.
I'm still in the "Back off! " stage... I've had her 8 months now. I still park at the far end of parking lots. I have one door ding from the previous owner, I want no more.

I generally take care of my cars no matter what.
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Old 05-18-2013, 06:05 AM   #10585
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Alright so I went out and took some pics finally. Last week I got my Koni Yellows and RCE Blacks on. I also got my windows tinted. I went with the legal 50% here but it actually reads 40%. The rear reads closer to 30%. Could've went darker, but I actually think this looks perfect.

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SO SEXY! and what kind of exhaust do you have?
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Old 05-18-2013, 09:47 AM   #10586
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SO SEXY! and what kind of exhaust do you have?
Thanks. SPT 3"
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Old 05-18-2013, 04:25 PM   #10587
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Sucks since im out of a job to get anything done
What lip is that, and how are you that low without the from axles hitting the frame?
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Old 05-18-2013, 05:16 PM   #10588
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Alright so I went out and took some pics finally. Last week I got my Koni Yellows and RCE Blacks on. I also got my windows tinted. I went with the legal 50% here but it actually reads 40%. The rear reads closer to 30%. Could've went darker, but I actually think this looks perfect.



Not sure I ever will, but if I do upgrade suspension, I'll probably do exact same thing.

How much did it cost with everything, including installation?
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Old 05-18-2013, 05:57 PM   #10589
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Not sure I ever will, but if I do upgrade suspension, I'll probably do exact same thing.

How much did it cost with everything, including installation?
Sent you a PM.
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Old 05-18-2013, 06:43 PM   #10590
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Has anyone installed UEL headers on their 3G impreza yet?
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Old 05-18-2013, 08:35 PM   #10591
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Has anyone installed UEL headers on their 3G impreza yet?
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...059901&page=47

http://rallisportracing.com/

Pretty popular with the 3g's. not sure how you missed this.^^
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Old 05-19-2013, 07:38 AM   #10592
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You gonna have a photoshoot lol id love to see a bunch of different angles. Probably one of the nicest subarus ive ever seen. Really clean and no mods that scream for attention.
Thanks man! Means a lot to me. I don't usually take pics of my car, only when someone asks lol. My baby mama took some pics but nvr finished them . Hoping in the near future I find a job to finish my build. So many plans yet so little money haha

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I'm the same way about each wheels individual height.. Your Subi is super clean and lots awesome. As much as I love the clean look, all I want to do is use my car to its fullest potential. Racks, baskets, straps, dings and dents.

Over the last bit I've been transitioning from "watch out that's my car!" To "don't worry about it"

Anyone else feel like that too? Not so worried anymore.
Thanks! You'd be surprised with some of the stuff I carried in the car. For awhile, I used it for sideline gigs for A/C stuff. Ladders, hoses, drain pans and a bunch of tools I used to care so much with the dings and scratches but now I'm eh...

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What lip is that, and how are you that low without the from axles hitting the frame?
Bayson R, pretty common lip nowadays. Axle clearance is pretty close. The frame is slightly notched from the factory, so that helps. Also, my dampening is pretty much set to full stiff.
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Old 05-19-2013, 10:44 AM   #10593
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Bayson R, pretty common lip nowadays. Axle clearance is pretty close. The frame is slightly notched from the factory, so that helps. Also, my dampening is pretty much set to full stiff.
Is it just the 08-10 wrx one? Btw car looks sexy af
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Old 05-19-2013, 03:44 PM   #10594
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@fancy the tint definitively finished off ur car's look. Your setup is basically what i want, looks great man.
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Old 05-19-2013, 04:16 PM   #10595
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Bought a new camera today, quick shot and edit..

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Old 05-19-2013, 05:48 PM   #10596
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-Drag dr-34 17x7.5 (wish i got 18x8, but these wheels will be done black this week, will post when done)

- STI foot pedals
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-Subaru fog light protectors
-carbon fiber rear emblem surrounding
-subaru weatherteks
-Sticker Bombed Gas door

Hope to soon do some suspension and stance upgrades and possibly a tsudo n1 exhaust.






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Old 05-19-2013, 06:37 PM   #10597
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Bought a new camera today, quick shot and edit..
The more u show me thoes rota's, the more I want by the way hows the ride quality as compared to stock? Not sure if its been asked before.
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Old 05-19-2013, 06:40 PM   #10598
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Has anyone here installed nitrous in their imprezas?
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Old 05-19-2013, 06:53 PM   #10599
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The more u show me thoes rota's, the more I want by the way hows the ride quality as compared to stock? Not sure if its been asked before.
The ride compared to stock is much improved. A lot more "planted" feeling, especially at higher speeds (50mph+) and on the twisties. Little bumpier as to be expected with nearly double the spring rate all around. I highly recommend the setup.

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No.
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Old 05-19-2013, 08:43 PM   #10600
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Is it just the 08-10 wrx one? Btw car looks sexy af
For the STI and thanks!
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