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Old 06-28-2012, 04:02 AM   #401
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Yes sir! I have. It is 9005. High beam functions are maintained.



So what would actually be better? HIDs (in a projector of course) or LEDs?
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Old 06-28-2012, 06:55 AM   #402
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I liked the way that the RSB eliminated most of the understeer and less body roll while cornering.
My buddy changed both his SB before and it understeered but not as much as stock. So he put the original FSB back in and he likes it better because it almost 50/50.
base model or higher trim level? I think the sti bar is only 1mm larger than stock so I'm not so sure i want to try it, doesn't seem like much improvement to be had
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Old 06-28-2012, 07:00 AM   #403
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So what would actually be better? HIDs (in a projector of course) or LEDs?
Projector. Leds look cool but they don't throw their light very far.
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Old 06-28-2012, 08:06 AM   #404
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I'm wishing my Sport Premium came with the leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob found in the Sport Limited. I know the knob is easy to find and install. But what about the steering wheel? I don't want to lose my steering wheel controller buttons and functionality.

How hard would it be to get a steering wheel from a Limited? Would that be plug and play, or would software programming be required to get the new wheel's buttons to work?

Or does someone know of a quality way to add leather to the stock wheel?
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Old 06-28-2012, 08:10 AM   #405
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I might have just answered my own question:

http://www.wheelskins.com/

Has anyone used this product? Is it good?
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Old 06-28-2012, 01:22 PM   #406
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base model or higher trim level? I think the sti bar is only 1mm larger than stock so I'm not so sure i want to try it, doesn't seem like much improvement to be had
I have a sport limited. Stock is 15mm RSB and and 19mm FSB
WRX stock is 16mm RSB and 21mm FSB
STI stock is 19mm RSB and 21mm FSB

2mm difference.
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Old 06-28-2012, 01:47 PM   #407
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I have a sport limited. Stock is 15mm RSB and and 19mm FSB
WRX stock is 16mm RSB and 21mm FSB
STI stock is 19mm RSB and 21mm FSB

2mm difference.
4mm difference for rsb, that would be worthwhile. In the service manual it states it is a 18mm bar
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Old 06-28-2012, 02:39 PM   #408
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Yes sir! I have. It is 9005. High beam functions are maintained.




Can you direct me to where you got your DRL bulbs from?

Website
Name brand bulb
Color temp
Bulb, HID or LED

Swap out swap in? No extra wiring done?
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Old 06-28-2012, 04:28 PM   #409
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I might have just answered my own question:

http://www.wheelskins.com/

Has anyone used this product? Is it good?
Haven't personally used them but I hear great things. A lot of guys on the Tacoma forum I used to follow swore by them. As long as you take your time with the stitching they look factory. Good luck.
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Old 06-28-2012, 09:46 PM   #410
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how does the high beam work if it is replaced by LED
It still flashes when you want it too.

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So what would actually be better? HIDs (in a projector of course) or LEDs?
Projectors.

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Can you direct me to where you got your DRL bulbs from?

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Name brand bulb
Color temp
Bulb, HID or LED

Swap out swap in? No extra wiring done?
Here you go.

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/9005-9006-L..._fog_sku41.htm

LED Bulb.

Plug & Play. No extra wiring.
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Old 06-29-2012, 04:53 AM   #411
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Projector. Leds look cool but they don't throw their light very far.
Good, that makes me feel better I just picked up a retrofit projector kit from the retrofit source.
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Old 06-29-2012, 09:18 AM   #412
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Good, that makes me feel better I just picked up a retrofit projector kit from the retrofit source.
Lucky, gosh. Wanna buy one for me too? Haha. That's gonna look sweet. Which one did you get?
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Old 06-29-2012, 12:43 PM   #413
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It still flashes when you want it too.

Projectors.

Here you go.

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/9005-9006-L..._fog_sku41.htm

LED Bulb.

Plug & Play. No extra wiring.
Do you know if these will fit the actual fog lights? I have the Canadian HID Xenon headlights and would love to replace the fog light bulbs with something that matches the colour of the headlights.
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Old 06-29-2012, 01:12 PM   #414
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Do you know if these will fit the actual fog lights? I have the Canadian HID Xenon headlights and would love to replace the fog light bulbs with something that matches the colour of the headlights.
Fog lights are listed as PSX24W. Can search ebay/amazon for direct replacement... note that they may be even dimmer than the weak stock bulbs so check light output. Maybe someone else can confirm if you can use a different bulb or the same HB3 instead. Careful going HID with the fogs as you may melt the housing, check the HID retrofit threads for projector fits.
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Old 06-29-2012, 01:20 PM   #415
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Fog lights are listed as PSX24W. Can search ebay/amazon for direct replacement... note that they may be even dimmer than the weak stock bulbs so check light output. Maybe someone else can confirm if you can use a different bulb or the same HB3 instead. Careful going HID with the fogs as you may melt the housing, check the HID retrofit threads for projector fits.
Thanks!

We don't really get a lot of fog in Edmonton where I live so the fogs are really more for appearance then anything. A weak LED in the right colour will look better than the stock bulbs.

Again, I appreciate the response.
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Old 06-29-2012, 01:32 PM   #416
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4mm difference for rsb, that would be worthwhile. In the service manual it states it is a 18mm bar
Took it off before to put a WRX RSB and found out its only 1mm difference so I didn't bother. Got an STI RSB and put it in because it was a 19mm. Makes a big difference considering how much lighter our cars are. Less body roll and car feels more planted.
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Old 06-29-2012, 03:10 PM   #417
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Lucky, gosh. Wanna buy one for me too? Haha. That's gonna look sweet. Which one did you get?
I got the Bi-xenon FX-R Stage III Kit with subbed in Matsu****a Gen 5 ballasts. Haha maybe if I win the lottery.
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Old 06-29-2012, 03:38 PM   #418
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I just installed a Kenwood single din Reciever and Sirius Sat radio in the car. The crutchfield kit did work but only because i salvaged the mounting brackets off of the stock stereo and cut the plastic ones off the Crutchfield one. Everything works. I no longer have voice reconition function on the existing radio but i wired the Axxess control module to communicate with the necessary functions volume, seek, mute, answer call, and mode Every steering wheel button works to perform a function.








Also Ran 2 RCA cables and a Remote cable incase i ever felt the need to install a 10" sub in the back.

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Old 06-29-2012, 08:34 PM   #419
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Do you know if these will fit the actual fog lights? I have the Canadian HID Xenon headlights and would love to replace the fog light bulbs with something that matches the colour of the headlights.
Here you go! They make it for that bulb type too! Just less smd's...

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/SearchResul...?Search=psx24w
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I liked the way that the RSB eliminated most of the understeer and less body roll while cornering.
My buddy changed both his SB before and it understeered but not as much as stock. So he put the original FSB back in and he likes it better because it almost 50/50.
Where did you get your STI rear sway bar? and how much?

big difference eh? hmmm... I want this.
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Where did you get your STI rear sway bar? and how much?

big difference eh? hmmm... I want this.
Got it from someone that upgraded his STI sways. Got it for a 12 pack. You can find them for about $20-40 used sometimes.
Check the classifieds or maybe put up a WTB ad.
About 10 min to install and stock endlinks are fine with the 19mm.
If you have a base model, you will need the brackets, bolts and endlinks.
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Hi guys.
How would I go stiffening up the suspensions for the impreza- ie sport tuned? Is it possible to just change the springs and shocks for this? I don't care how harsh the ride will be. I want it to ride like a BMW M. Thanks.
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Old 06-29-2012, 11:42 PM   #423
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How would I go stiffening up the suspensions for the impreza- ie sport tuned? Is it possible to just change the springs and shocks for this? I don't care how harsh the ride will be. I want it to ride like a BMW M. Thanks.
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Seems like Tiens are out, H&Rs are pre production(2-3mo out) and I think Eibachs are out also.
Tien - 1.5 all around (SKS92-AUB00 or SKS84-AUB00)
H&R - 1.4 F, 1.3 R (HR-54463)
Eibach - 1.5 all around (EB-7725.140)
Struts(Koni, Tokico) are all still in R&D.
Not really possible on having it ride exactly like that.
If you want something close, I suggest coilovers. Those are not available yet. Haven't heard of any in R&D yet.

You can try springs on stock struts, it'll look nice but the ride quality/handling won't be too great. Stocks aren't meant to dampen the "sport" springs.

Upgrading the RSB would help a lot, and you will notice it.
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Got it from someone that upgraded his STI sways. Got it for a 12 pack. You can find them for about $20-40 used sometimes.
Check the classifieds or maybe put up a WTB ad.
About 10 min to install and stock endlinks are fine with the 19mm.
If you have a base model, you will need the brackets, bolts and endlinks.

i measured the stock bar tonight, 16.25mm FWIW
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Got it from someone that upgraded his STI sways. Got it for a 12 pack. You can find them for about $20-40 used sometimes.
Check the classifieds or maybe put up a WTB ad.
About 10 min to install and stock endlinks are fine with the 19mm.
If you have a base model, you will need the brackets, bolts and endlinks.
Oh wow, you got a sweet deal!

I have the sport trim. So with the sports trim.. I wont need to buy all that other stuff?
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