New 2012 WRX owner from SoCal

xcelrr8 · 11-28-2011, 05:14 PM

Hey everyone, I just picked up a 2012 black WRX premium 4 door last week. I traded in my 2008 Range Rover SC for this baby and couldn't be happier. I plan on murdering out my WRX so stand by for some pics.

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GrimmSpeed · 11-28-2011, 05:50 PM

Welcome to the club, be sure to post some before and after pics!

Mike

xcelrr8 · 11-29-2011, 11:27 AM

Here are a few pics that I just took. Had the tails tinted, added a JDM HID kit to the lowers, debadged the rear and painted the WRX logs on the side and front black. I have a lot more planed so I'll post updates as they come.

Redeemed · 11-29-2011, 11:30 AM

Congrats on the new car. I went to Subaru of Glendale when purchasing my new wrx. Didn't like there tactics lol, too many games. Anyways....Congrats!

beachscooby · 11-29-2011, 12:21 PM

Congrats and welcome to the forum.

Il Capitano · 11-29-2011, 01:09 PM

Congrats! Got mine from there two weeks ago too!

xcelrr8 · 11-29-2011, 01:21 PM

^^^ Thanks, and congrats to you as well.

dvrmstrng · 11-29-2011, 06:35 PM

What % tint did you do your tails? And where did you get them/ get them done?

Also what did you paint the side wrx badges with?

Looks great!

edit: wheres your antenna?

NOTanEVO · 11-29-2011, 06:58 PM

damn when you said murdered out i thought to myself o no not another noob ricer. but that looks real good against the black. tasteful, keep it clean man and be safe. congrats on the new ride

xcelrr8 · 11-29-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dvrmstrng

What % tint did you do your tails? And where did you get them/ get them done?

Also what did you paint the side wrx badges with?

Looks great!

edit: wheres your antenna?

I told the guy to match the 20% tint on my windows and he did a very good job. Fresh Tintings in Santa Clarita painted my lights. PM me and I'll let you know how much he charged me. I painted the side badges myself with matte black spray paint and then cleared over it. Came out really nice, I'll post a close up tomorrow. The antena is on order. The dealership could not find the one for the 2012 model when I bought it.

chris@grimmspeed · 11-30-2011, 12:45 AM

That looks great! I really like what you did with the taillights

2011blackwrex · 11-30-2011, 01:11 AM

wow, those taillights look good.

you just persuaded me to take a look at this for my 2011 WRX in the same color.

Got mine about 4 weeks ago at the VW/Subaru dealership in Carlsbad, they said they wouldnt be getting any 2012's in until around mid december.

AJW Performance · 11-30-2011, 03:21 AM

Welcome to nasioc! Boy those 2012's are just amazing!

xcelrr8 · 11-30-2011, 10:15 AM

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dvrmstrng · 11-30-2011, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011blackwrex

wow, those taillights look good.

you just persuaded me to take a look at this for my 2011 WRX in the same color.

Got mine about 4 weeks ago at the VW/Subaru dealership in Carlsbad, they said they wouldnt be getting any 2012's in until around mid december.

I am thinking of doing the same...just worried about legality. I'm already tinted at 20% all the way around in DE (not legal) and im not sure if tinted tails would be the tipping point for getting pulled over frequently.

dvrmstrng · 11-30-2011, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcelrr8

I told the guy to match the 20% tint on my windows and he did a very good job. Fresh Tintings in Santa Clarita painted my lights. PM me and I'll let you know how much he charged me. I painted the side badges myself with matte black spray paint and then cleared over it. Came out really nice, I'll post a close up tomorrow. The antena is on order. The dealership could not find the one for the 2012 model when I bought it.

Looks great. Is the antenna for 2012 different? I might go ahead and order one of the Shorty antennas to cut down on the size of the 2011.

xcelrr8 · 11-30-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dvrmstrng

Looks great. Is the antenna for 2012 different? I might go ahead and order one of the Shorty antennas to cut down on the size of the 2011.

Yes it is different but i couldn't tell you how.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvrmstrng

I am thinking of doing the same...just worried about legality. I'm already tinted at 20% all the way around in DE (not legal) and im not sure if tinted tails would be the tipping point for getting pulled over frequently.

Just do it. You'll love it and if you do get ticketed then get it signed off or have it removed. Yes, painted tail lights are reversible if it's done correctly.

white_knight09 · 11-30-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by xcelrr8

I just order a Kartboy shifter from Spun Autosports. Can't wait for it to come in. Are those fairly easy to install or is it worth having it installed by a shop?

The installation on a WRX is a quick job. Make sure to get the nose pliers (is that the right name?) to remove the metal ring that secures the base nob in the cradle.

Here is reference vid on youtube:

How To Install a Short Shifter for 09 WRX - YouTube

-wk

Sullycyrus · 11-30-2011, 07:39 PM

Looks awesome. Just picked up my 2012 wrx hatch premium last week and I'm in love. Tint looks great, need to get mine done like yesterday. Haha

rpmmachine · 12-01-2011, 10:19 AM

Does anyone know if the dealership can tint your windows in house? And if so is it any better than going to a independent shop to get it done?

boost-o-matic · 12-01-2011, 11:49 AM

Dude, REALLY nice job on the car...looks awesome with the de-badge, tint, tails, etc. Congrats. Also, you live just a few miles away from the best tuner and shop around for WRX/STI owners. Yimisport Tuning. Just got my 2010 tuned there again last week. 331hp/374tq. Anyway, enjoy the ride amigo!

Oh, and as far as the question above....the dealers just use an independent shop and double the cost...so just go straight to an independent. You could call the dealer and ask who they use for their tinting, maybe they'll tell you who they use. And ususally it's going to be a reputable shop, so you shouldn't have to worry too much about quality. I have a guy I use in Encinitas for all my cars who's been doing it for 20+ years if you're interested.

xcelrr8 · 12-01-2011, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boost-o-matic

Dude, REALLY nice job on the car...looks awesome with the de-badge, tint, tails, etc. Congrats. Also, you live just a few miles away from the best tuner and shop around for WRX/STI owners. Yimisport Tuning. Just got my 2010 tuned there again last week. 331hp/374tq. Anyway, enjoy the ride amigo!

Thanks! I actually just found out about them yesterday. Didn't even notice that they're in the same complex as my tinter. I'll be giving them a call here shortly.

InamedherARIA · 12-01-2011, 02:01 PM

i think i saw that wrx on the lot when i took my sti for her first service. awesome car. congratulations!

InamedherARIA · 12-01-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Il Capitano

Congrats! Got mine from there two weeks ago too!

seems like we all got ours there. hehe. some cool salesmen over there. they treated me pretty good when i got mine

xcelrr8 · 12-01-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by InamedherARIA

seems like we all got ours there. hehe. some cool salesmen over there. they treated me pretty good when i got mine

Yeah, my local Subaru dealership didn't have a single WRX in stock. And they weren't expecting to get any until next year. I called Glendale and they had 1 black sedan which is what I was looking for and a few more in white and blue. Drove down that night in the rain and traded in my ride. This is the 5th car I have purchased in my automotive career and I have to say that the salesmen was cool as ****. No pressure what so ever and the sales manager worked with me on my trade in.

11-28-2011, 05:14 PM	#1
xcelrr8 Scooby Newbie Member#: 302342 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: ?	New 2012 WRX owner from SoCal Hey everyone, I just picked up a 2012 black WRX premium 4 door last week. I traded in my 2008 Range Rover SC for this baby and couldn't be happier. I plan on murdering out my WRX so stand by for some pics. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-30-2011, 10:15 AM	#14
xcelrr8 Scooby Newbie Member#: 302342 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: ?	..... Last edited by xcelrr8; 01-09-2012 at 10:32 AM.

12-01-2011, 02:01 PM	#23
InamedherARIA Scooby Newbie Member#: 302643 Join Date: Dec 2011	nice car! i think i saw that wrx on the lot when i took my sti for her first service. awesome car. congratulations!

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11-29-2011, 11:27 AM	#3
xcelrr8 Scooby Newbie Member#: 302342 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: ?	Here are a few pics that I just took. Had the tails tinted, added a JDM HID kit to the lowers, debadged the rear and painted the WRX logs on the side and front black. I have a lot more planed so I'll post updates as they come.

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Redeemed Scooby Newbie Member#: 297736 Join Date: Oct 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. Vehicle: 2011 Impreza WRX Silver	Congrats on the new car. I went to Subaru of Glendale when purchasing my new wrx. Didn't like there tactics lol, too many games. Anyways....Congrats!

11-29-2011, 12:21 PM	#5
beachscooby Scooby Specialist Member#: 63530 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Fountain Inn SC Vehicle: 2005 wrx sti white	Congrats and welcome to the forum.

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Il Capitano Scooby Newbie Member#: 299619 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Glendale, CA Vehicle: 2012 WRX OBP	Congrats! Got mine from there two weeks ago too!

11-29-2011, 01:21 PM	#7
xcelrr8 Scooby Newbie Member#: 302342 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: ?	^^^ Thanks, and congrats to you as well.

11-29-2011, 06:35 PM	#8
dvrmstrng Scooby Specialist Member#: 274717 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: AKIC Vehicle: 2011 WRX TP Stg2+	What % tint did you do your tails? And where did you get them/ get them done? Also what did you paint the side wrx badges with? Looks great! edit: wheres your antenna?

11-29-2011, 06:58 PM	#9
NOTanEVO Scooby Specialist Member#: 210790 Join Date: May 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Temple U, King of Prussia. PA Vehicle: 2002 WRX PSM EJ207 power plant	damn when you said murdered out i thought to myself o no not another noob ricer. but that looks real good against the black. tasteful, keep it clean man and be safe. congrats on the new ride

11-30-2011, 12:45 AM	#11
chris@grimmspeed Scooby Specialist Member#: 301037 Join Date: Nov 2011 Vehicle: 2003 & 2006 WRX WRB & OBP	That looks great! I really like what you did with the taillights

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11-30-2011, 03:21 AM	#13
AJW Performance NASIOC Vendor Member#: 219896 Join Date: Aug 2009 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Bow, NH	Welcome to nasioc! Boy those 2012's are just amazing!

11-30-2011, 07:39 PM	#19
Sullycyrus Scooby Newbie Member#: 271029 Join Date: Jan 2011 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Los Angeles Vehicle: 2012 WRX DGM	Looks awesome. Just picked up my 2012 wrx hatch premium last week and I'm in love. Tint looks great, need to get mine done like yesterday. Haha

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12-01-2011, 11:49 AM	#21
boost-o-matic Scooby Newbie Member#: 248364 Join Date: Jun 2010 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: SoCal Vehicle: 2010 WRX 331hp/374tq VF52 silver	Dude, REALLY nice job on the car...looks awesome with the de-badge, tint, tails, etc. Congrats. Also, you live just a few miles away from the best tuner and shop around for WRX/STI owners. Yimisport Tuning. Just got my 2010 tuned there again last week. 331hp/374tq. Anyway, enjoy the ride amigo! Oh, and as far as the question above....the dealers just use an independent shop and double the cost...so just go straight to an independent. You could call the dealer and ask who they use for their tinting, maybe they'll tell you who they use. And ususally it's going to be a reputable shop, so you shouldn't have to worry too much about quality. I have a guy I use in Encinitas for all my cars who's been doing it for 20+ years if you're interested.