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02-20-2013, 06:45 PM | #1226 |
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Vehicle:2012 WRX LTD Hatch SWP |
...And yes. I too am sick of winter.
I think it actually dropped below 60 degrees here today. BRRRRR!!
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02-20-2013, 07:10 PM | #1227 |
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Vehicle:2011 WRX Limited DGM |
Yea must be freezing
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02-22-2013, 06:32 PM | #1228 |
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Location: Coast of Maine
Vehicle:2013 FXT 6-Speed Obsidian Black Pearl |
Something seems to be missing from my car today, can't seem to put my finger it...
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02-22-2013, 06:58 PM | #1229 |
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Location: Philadelphia, PA
Vehicle:2014 STI hatchback Satin White Pearl |
Somebody stole your wheels bro!
When that happens around here, they usually put your car on cinder blocks. At least they used jack stands.^ |
02-22-2013, 07:03 PM | #1230 |
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Vehicle:2013 FXT 6-Speed Obsidian Black Pearl |
Well two jack stands and a log under the rear-end, lol
Something still missing besides wheels... |
02-22-2013, 07:13 PM | #1231 |
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Location: Torrance, CA
Vehicle:2011 WRX Sedan 290whp 340wtq Cali 91oct |
someone stole your wheels jason?
hmmm...dirt missing? car looks clean haha |
02-22-2013, 07:35 PM | #1232 |
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Vehicle:2011 WRX Sedan 290whp 340wtq Cali 91oct |
now that I lurked other threads...your suspension is missing. Switching to that spring/strut combo now from RCE?
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02-22-2013, 07:38 PM | #1233 |
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Vehicle:2013 FXT 6-Speed Obsidian Black Pearl |
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02-22-2013, 07:39 PM | #1234 |
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Vehicle:2013 FXT 6-Speed Obsidian Black Pearl |
Should have put covers on the fronts too...
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02-22-2013, 07:50 PM | #1235 |
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WIN! so love this combo!
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02-23-2013, 09:10 AM | #1236 |
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All cleaned up (best as possible) and on their way to another member.
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02-23-2013, 08:12 PM | #1237 |
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Back to stock for a while and really enjoying it. Took some pictures after a nice wash, what do you think of the ride height?
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02-23-2013, 08:56 PM | #1238 |
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Not as bad as i would have thought it would be. Your tall tires mask so much. It'll definitely look better with the RCE setup.
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02-23-2013, 09:05 PM | #1239 |
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Location: NY
Vehicle:2011 WRX Sedan Spark Silver |
What made you decide to go to RCE? I only ask because I am trying to decide between that or a coilover setup.
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02-24-2013, 07:48 AM | #1240 | |
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Location: Coast of Maine
Vehicle:2013 FXT 6-Speed Obsidian Black Pearl |
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Because of the roads around here, the coilovers were such a harsh ride and I felt that driving my car became a chore and unenjoyable. I know if I went with a high quality coilover like a kw-v3's or RCE tarmac 2's I would be much happier but I would need $2700-$2800 What I also found is that when I first bought the coilovers I was happy to be able to adjust the ride height and dampening whenever I wanted. What I actually did was never touch the dampening and never adjusting the ride height because I got the car corner balanced and didn't want to touch it. Going with RCE became a clear choice because they have put the time in to test different valving and spring combos to get the perfect spring/strut match for our cars. For the money, I felt they were the best choice. |
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02-24-2013, 08:10 AM | #1241 | |
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I just wanted to say thank you for providing this feedback. This thread is definitely one the best threads on NASIOC for getting honest and informative reviews/answers for things everyone needs. Not to mention that your write-ups are second to none, and show an expert level of workmanship and attention to detail. Keep up the good work, because I can't wait to see where your build progresses from here. -Ryan |
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02-24-2013, 10:48 AM | #1242 |
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Hey thanks Ryan, I appreciate the positive feedback!
Hopefully good things to come this year for the car too. Cheers! - Jason |
02-24-2013, 11:01 AM | #1243 |
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Vehicle:2011 SWP STI Sedan Speedline/RCE/Cobb |
I am also going with RCE's this spring after reading your review in this thread. Super helpful.
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02-24-2013, 11:14 AM | #1244 |
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Mine are sitting in my office right now waiting for the weather to warm up! Great thread and good choice Jason!
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02-24-2013, 11:18 AM | #1245 |
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What % tints do you have on now?
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02-24-2013, 12:07 PM | #1246 | ||
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Hey Mike, I'm still on 20% all around. Notice something different? |
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02-24-2013, 02:50 PM | #1247 |
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02-24-2013, 05:48 PM | #1248 |
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02-24-2013, 06:12 PM | #1249 |
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Location: ME midcoast
Vehicle:2012 Hatch wrb |
+1 on the RCE decision. You'll probably beat me to getting them, but that's the choice i settled on when I jump the gun on suspension work. Maybe I have a chance to ride in your car to get a first hand feel before I order them
Ditto on the sti/led mirror retro. It's been on my to-do list for a while but postponed (like many other things) until i get some steady income ... got something of yours I need to give back to you! hopefully i'll see you around! |
02-24-2013, 08:11 PM | #1250 | |
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I'm going to rock stock for the week and add the sway bars sometime before the weekend. I'd like to get a good feel for the difference on the stock setup before I switch the springs/struts. |
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