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Old 08-07-2014, 03:53 PM   #34701
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uhm, what?



yes they are different lengths. hatch is shorter.
thanks for the answer. i'll just order directly from them then.
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Old 08-07-2014, 04:23 PM   #34702
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Doesn't it say in plain english which application they are for on the website lol? O_o
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Old 08-07-2014, 04:26 PM   #34703
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Is it just me or do the standard factory 17'' rims seem a little small on that beast of a body? what do you guys think, worth the extra money to go for 18" rims and tires?
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Old 08-07-2014, 04:41 PM   #34704
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it just says sedans which totally confuses me but i'll shoot them an email and see.

never mind i was on their UK site vs their USA so i found it. ordered

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Old 08-07-2014, 05:04 PM   #34705
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Is it just me or do the standard factory 17'' rims seem a little small on that beast of a body? what do you guys think, worth the extra money to go for 18" rims and tires?
That's ENTIRELY personal preference lol Do whatever you think looks best and let whatever you are going to use the car for and your budget be your basis for the decision
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Old 08-07-2014, 05:28 PM   #34706
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Ht Auto Has Had A Long Day -_-

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Old 08-07-2014, 07:41 PM   #34707
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Been getting bored with mine... need something new, probably going to king spring lift it before winter.. maybe a light bar


2013 Subaru WRX by McKinnon99879, on Flickr
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Old 08-07-2014, 07:45 PM   #34708
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Hit me up if you're interested in a full light bar/fog kit
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Old 08-08-2014, 02:27 AM   #34709
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Old 08-08-2014, 02:47 AM   #34710
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Been getting bored with mine... need something new, probably going to king spring lift it before winter.. maybe a light bar
this is not to start a debate...serious question. why not just buy a truck? If thats the terrain and stuff you want to go through a truck would be much more fun. Raptor? or even an Ecoboost F150. you'd have more space and off road capability and more than likely better MPG's.

just a thought.
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Old 08-08-2014, 07:31 AM   #34711
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this is not to start a debate...serious question. why not just buy a truck? If thats the terrain and stuff you want to go through a truck would be much more fun. Raptor? or even an Ecoboost F150. you'd have more space and off road capability and more than likely better MPG's.

just a thought.
The short answer: go over to dirtyimpreza and youll find your answer
But since im sure that won't suffice
If I could afford a raptor I certainly would have one of those as well. They are nearly double the price though. And I dont think they sell a worthy truck that gets 25 mpg for a price anywhere near 25k. My brother has a v6 2wd f150 and it doesnt even get over 20-21.
I love subarus. They are very capable and fun cars, the new ones just need a little love to get back to their functional roots.

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Old 08-08-2014, 07:40 AM   #34712
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more pictures please

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Old 08-08-2014, 08:39 AM   #34713
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more pictures please
yes sir!

got my APR Performance ducts on at the beginning of the week. Fitment was TERRIBLE for a $300 product! Lot's of finessing to get them on and they still aren't on as nicely as I would like.

Potato pic:
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Old 08-08-2014, 08:54 AM   #34714
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^ I took a look at those ducts. I need some braking cooling for track days. Sebring is tough on brakes, especially during summer. Sorry to hear they don't fit well, but I'm glad I didn't buy them. I don't have the patience to deal with a $300 product that doesn't fit.
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Old 08-08-2014, 09:31 AM   #34715
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^ I took a look at those ducts. I need some braking cooling for track days. Sebring is tough on brakes, especially during summer. Sorry to hear they don't fit well, but I'm glad I didn't buy them. I don't have the patience to deal with a $300 product that doesn't fit.
that's the same reason I got them as well. waiting for the hi-temp hose and quantum motorsports plates to get in. trying to decide if I want rooducts as well.

workmanship is beautiful but fitment was ughhhh
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Old 08-08-2014, 11:24 AM   #34716
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that's the same reason I got them as well. waiting for the hi-temp hose and quantum motorsports plates to get in. trying to decide if I want rooducts as well.

workmanship is beautiful but fitment was ughhhh
I'm definitely doing the Roo-Ducts. It's worth the investment once you tear up a few feet of brake ducting.
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Old 08-08-2014, 11:24 AM   #34717
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this is not to start a debate...serious question. why not just buy a truck? If thats the terrain and stuff you want to go through a truck would be much more fun. Raptor? or even an Ecoboost F150. you'd have more space and off road capability and more than likely better MPG's.

just a thought.
Have we seriously gotten to the point where buying a Subaru for all weather conditions is looked at negatively?

Before this retarded fad came along...

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Rollas
... most of us purchased a WRX/STI to drive in conditions like this...





So I have a better question: Why do so many people on this forum buy AWD Subarus and turn them into something that is only capable of driving on paved dry roads with absolutely no bumps or hard corners?

That's the real mystery.
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Old 08-08-2014, 11:30 AM   #34718
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Have we seriously gotten to the point where buying a Subaru for all weather conditions is looked at negatively?

Before this retarded fad came along...

... most of us purchased a WRX/STI to drive in conditions like this...

So I have a better question: Why do so many people on this forum buy AWD Subarus and turn them into something that is only capable of driving on paved dry roads with absolutely no bumps or hard corners?

That's the real $1 million question.
No. No it is not.

I had ZERO intention of buying my car to drive it offroad. Just because it's AWD doesn't mean that it had to be abused. I have a jeep and a durango, I'll gladly take those anywhere and they'll get me there. The GR chassis has almost no suspension travel in the rear, you're asking for issues unless you lift it. The vast majority of Subarus will never ever see conditions like that, saying that we all bought these cars to thrash them off road is just ignorant.

There were 4 main points buying the car
1. Relatively fast and manual
2. IIHS top safety pick
3. Under 30k
4. 4 doors and not FWD

No where was I looking at "how can I offroad this thing!?!?"

No one looked negatively at anyone who bought it to drive it in in-climate weather. I drove my bagged GR through as much snow as we had here, thunderstorms, torrential rain, etc. Never thought twice and it never failed me once.

Thinking you bought an out of the box rally car is a negligent way to own a vehicle and a quick way to end up destroying your car.

Lowering cars never has been and never will be a fad.
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Old 08-08-2014, 11:31 AM   #34719
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I like dirty imprezas...
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Old 08-08-2014, 11:35 AM   #34720
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I like dirty imprezas...
So do I. Just not willing to do it in my brand new car (sub 5 years old).

Give me a bugeye with fozzie suspension and some general grabbers and I'll mob the crap outta that thing.
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Old 08-08-2014, 11:45 AM   #34721
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No. No it is not.

I had ZERO intention of buying my car to drive it offroad. Just because it's AWD doesn't mean that it had to be abused. I have a jeep and a durango, I'll gladly take those anywhere and they'll get me there. The GR chassis has almost no suspension travel in the rear, you're asking for issues unless you lift it. The vast majority of Subarus will never ever see conditions like that, saying that we all bought these cars to thrash them off road is just ignorant.

There were 4 main points buying the car
1. Relatively fast and manual
2. IIHS top safety pick
3. Under 30k
4. 4 doors and not FWD

No where was I looking at "how can I offroad this thing!?!?"

No one looked negatively at anyone who bought it to drive it in in-climate weather. I drove my bagged GR through as much snow as we had here, thunderstorms, torrential rain, etc. Never thought twice and it never failed me once.

Thinking you bought an out of the box rally car is a negligent way to own a vehicle and a quick way to end up destroying your car.

Lowering cars never has been and never will be a fad.

Prior to the flood of newer buyers (like yourself) coming in and "stancing" these cars, many of us started buying them because they were a perfect fit for those of us who wanted performance but also needed a car that would work great in varying terrain/conditions without bottoming out all over the place.

Don't get me wrong, I've seen pictures of your car. It's very clean and if you want to turn it into a paved road only vehicle that might see some snow on occasion, go right ahead. But it's astonishing to me that we've reached the point where people get legitimately confused when some of us take our cars on dirt or heavy snow.
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Old 08-08-2014, 11:47 AM   #34722
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So do I. Just not willing to do it in my brand new car (sub 5 years old).

Give me a bugeye with fozzie suspension and some general grabbers and I'll mob the crap outta that thing.
And maybe a cage too, then you can really get it sideways without being crushed alive haha. That's always my fear beyond the clearance/travel issue that is an absolute fix if your gona get hardcore about it. I wouldn't want to get aggressive on dirt roads like that without some proper protection. I'll settle with snowed in parking lots for now haha!
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Old 08-08-2014, 11:52 AM   #34723
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Prior to the flood of newer buyers (like yourself) coming in and "stancing" these cars, many of us started buying them because they were a perfect fit for those of us who wanted performance but also needed a car that would work great in varying terrain/conditions without bottoming out all over the place.

Don't get me wrong, I've seen pictures of your car. It's very clean and if you want to turn it into a paved road only vehicle that might see some snow on occasion, go right ahead. But it's astonishing to me that we've reached the point where people get legitimately confused when some of us take our cars on dirt or heavy snow.
You have 17 year olds who's parents bought their car astonished because they've probably never even heard of WRC or Pike's Peak or anything like that. I can respect a WRX being driven in varying conditions, but I just don't think that's the only reason to buy one (or even a main reason). LOL when I bought my car I lived in SoCal and never had weather.

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And maybe a cage too, then you can really get it sideways without being crushed alive haha. That's always my fear beyond the clearance/travel issue that is an absolute fix if your gona get hardcore about it. I wouldn't want to get aggressive on dirt roads like that without some proper protection. I'll settle with snowed in parking lots for now haha!
Yea, I agree 100%. I barely want to wheel my Cherokee without an exocage or something.
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Old 08-08-2014, 12:02 PM   #34724
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... but I just don't think that's the only reason to buy one (or even a main reason). LOL when I bought my car I lived in SoCal and never had weather.
We'll agree to disagree there.


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Old 08-08-2014, 12:14 PM   #34725
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it was a legit question. yes it does confuse me, ive had off road vehicles (trucks and suv) with lift kits and bigger tires. Ive been to Rausch Creek offroad park and had a blast, but for trail riding with very uneven terrain and choosing a WRX/STI to do so doesnt make sense to me and never will. To think you can go to Subaru and by a purpose built offroad capable vehicle is dumb, itll trash a very nice new vehicle.

All i said was dont you think a truck or suv thats oriented toward off roading would be more fun. you'd have a lot more ground clearance and to me would be more fun that hitting a trail in a 4 door sedan. Im talking about 4x4 TRAILS, not rally race courses. Oh and the new Rams and Ecoboost F-150s get better MPG's than my STI.

Regardless everyone has theyre own opinion. This is a picture thread so any further replies from me will be with pics. pics of my pavement only STI
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