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Old 04-20-2013, 10:29 AM   #2826
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My next upgrade is going to be this. I am just really torn between the 19mm rsb or the 22mm and I'm also curious how much the different mounting holes for the Perrin bar really effect its performance. My car sees just regular daily driving with frequent spirited cornering but nothing more. I'm still looking for more opinion I dont see to many people who seem to have the 22mm. Either way I will most likely go with the Perrin bar. Then figure out what to do about endlinks
You probably don't see it too much because 19mm is enough for the type of driving you are describing.
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Old 04-20-2013, 11:35 AM   #2827
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Thanks! And as much as I love the MBP, I also wonder from time to time if I should have went with either DGM, ISM, or a two-tone but at the end of the day I'm glad I went with the MBP. I think I will really appreciate it more once I paint my set of '11+ WRX wheels Grimmspeed BBS Gold. It should really make the MBP pop!

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nice! as much as i like my DGM, i sometimes wonder if i should have gotten the marine blue. (my wife had the tie breaking vote!)


Thanks! I totally agree that the painted shrouds for the fog lights are a game changer. It really gives it a clean and seamless look. I am pretty content with the front end of my car, other than me planning to have my head lights and fog lights retrofitted at the end of this month (I'm still debating on if I should blacken the head lights or not, as well as if I should go overboard and do a quad-xenon retrofit) and possibly seeing if a body shop could modify the STi lip to fit with the front underspoiler, I think I am done with the front end.

I also agree with your sentiment about keeping the car looking OEM yet still unique. Most of the things I have planned for the exterior are OEM modifications: body molding, STi lip, '14+ Forester side view mirrors, and XV Hybrid tail lights with a red vinyl overlay (I'm not a fan of clear tail lights). But I also would like to add a shark fin antenna and some fender flares similar to the Bushwacker Forester but keep it tonal so that it'll blend seamlessly with the rest of the exterior. Then have the wheel wells rolled and pulled so I can throw on some wide wheels (17 or 18 x 9.5 or 10) with some meaty tires (255 or 265), just to give my car a wide and aggressive stance. I know it'll be all show and no go (and a bit overkill for an econobox), but I just want to have a great looking daily driver that gets good gas mileage but is also fun to drive. And I think I'll be able to achieve that if everything goes as planned.

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Looks great, man. Those body-colored fog light covers just change SO MUCH. And it's such a clean look too with the lower end all kitted out. I always love seeing cars that look so clean and "stock", but that really aren't.

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Old 04-20-2013, 07:09 PM   #2828
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Walking out to my car after work!

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Old 04-20-2013, 10:43 PM   #2829
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Some bronze on DGM

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Old 04-21-2013, 12:43 AM   #2830
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Some bronze on DGM
You should do dark red or real dark metallic green and report back
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Old 04-21-2013, 01:14 AM   #2831
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You probably don't see it too much because 19mm is enough for the type of driving you are describing.
Today goofing off with some mates in the parking lot when I was picking them up, I found the car again understeering upon entry and transition into mid turn. I don't like this, so I think in some cases the 22 may be a good idea. I'm still not convinced as to whether a strut tower brace is better for entry oversteer and steering feel/turn in or a thicker sway bar.
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Old 04-21-2013, 01:14 AM   #2832
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Thanks! I totally agree that the painted shrouds for the fog lights are a game changer. It really gives it a clean and seamless look. I am pretty content with the front end of my car, other than me planning to have my head lights and fog lights retrofitted at the end of this month (I'm still debating on if I should blacken the head lights or not, as well as if I should go overboard and do a quad-xenon retrofit) and possibly seeing if a body shop could modify the STi lip to fit with the front underspoiler, I think I am done with the front end.

I also agree with your sentiment about keeping the car looking OEM yet still unique. Most of the things I have planned for the exterior are OEM modifications: body molding, STi lip, '14+ Forester side view mirrors, and XV Hybrid tail lights with a red vinyl overlay (I'm not a fan of clear tail lights). But I also would like to add a shark fin antenna and some fender flares similar to the Bushwacker Forester but keep it tonal so that it'll blend seamlessly with the rest of the exterior. Then have the wheel wells rolled and pulled so I can throw on some wide wheels (17 or 18 x 9.5 or 10) with some meaty tires (255 or 265), just to give my car a wide and aggressive stance. I know it'll be all show and no go (and a bit overkill for an econobox), but I just want to have a great looking daily driver that gets good gas mileage but is also fun to drive. And I think I'll be able to achieve that if everything goes as planned.
All of that sounds awesome. I eagerly await more pictures/news of your success on pursuing this direction!
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Old 04-21-2013, 08:02 AM   #2833
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Look more like a SUV but interior looks abt the same.
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Old 04-21-2013, 10:16 AM   #2834
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You should do dark red or real dark metallic green and report back
Ill get right on that
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Old 04-21-2013, 11:01 AM   #2835
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Look more like a SUV but interior looks abt the same.
You sure about that?
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Old 04-21-2013, 01:47 PM   #2836
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Some bronze on DGM
Those look awesome!
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Old 04-21-2013, 03:35 PM   #2837
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My Impreza with the rest of my growing family of Subarus. I started things off with my '12 Impreza. Mom picked up her '13 Outback last fall. Dad got his '14 Forester yesterday!

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Old 04-21-2013, 05:21 PM   #2838
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Triple Scoobies FTW!
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Old 04-21-2013, 08:53 PM   #2839
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Look more like a SUV but interior looks abt the same.
Lol wat?
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Old 04-21-2013, 09:46 PM   #2840
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Some bronze on DGM
nice, very nice bronze color go go plasti dip
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Old 04-22-2013, 12:41 AM   #2841
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Old 04-22-2013, 03:47 AM   #2842
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Perfect height right there.
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Old 04-22-2013, 04:23 AM   #2843
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Perfect height right there.
+1 If I didn't live in a state with snowy winters...=)
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Old 04-22-2013, 04:40 AM   #2844
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MjSub, you lowered, or what's your setup?
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Old 04-22-2013, 09:21 AM   #2845
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Those look awesome!
Thanks

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nice, very nice bronze color go go plasti dip
Thanks, i think... lol
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Old 04-22-2013, 11:27 AM   #2846
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MjSub, you lowered, or what's your setup?
Yep, just installed my RSR springs
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Old 04-22-2013, 11:42 AM   #2847
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Hey! You're in Sacramento!! Ever see a grey 12' Impreza Wagon with an Oregon "O" on the back, that's me!
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Old 04-22-2013, 11:46 AM   #2848
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Are you on 18s or 17s?
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Old 04-22-2013, 11:48 AM   #2849
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Runnin in the rain with the guys last night. It was fun keeping up with them in the corners. My suspension is still stock, so I've gotta give credit to the Eagle GT's on my '11 WRX wheels that kept me stuck to the road like it was sunny and 72.

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Old 04-22-2013, 11:52 AM   #2850
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Are you on 18s or 17s?
18x8.5
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