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01-12-2013, 12:56 PM | #8576 |
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01-12-2013, 02:00 PM | #8577 |
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Is it sticked from outside? If so, does it affect the wipers? I've been thinking about doing the same thing...
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01-12-2013, 02:31 PM | #8578 |
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^@Slow Scoobie, I feel like that extremely limits your visibility.
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01-12-2013, 02:37 PM | #8579 | ||
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I have a strip across their too but it's 20% tint so I can see through it Quote:
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01-12-2013, 02:44 PM | #8580 |
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Having tint on the front windshield is completely different then having a black bar covering the top foot of your windshield.
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01-12-2013, 04:17 PM | #8581 | |
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I've been looking into coilovers and I wanted to know what you guys thought about buying used? Or should I just shell out the extra cash and get them new? |
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01-12-2013, 04:36 PM | #8582 | |
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01-12-2013, 05:07 PM | #8583 | |
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Replaced them with BC BR coilovers. Also a mistake. If you like the height, I'd suggest getting better struts and shocks. I think Konis are the best bet for our cars. |
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01-12-2013, 07:00 PM | #8584 | |
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I'm still on the fence about the height. Konis were also an option for me, but my only problem now is money. |
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01-12-2013, 07:12 PM | #8585 |
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I got K-Sport Coilovers about a year ago and haven't had any issues with them. They're still easily adjustable after running thru everything.
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01-12-2013, 07:40 PM | #8586 |
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Thanks! I'm going to look into it. I was just wondering about buying them used because someone in my area was selling them for $650 OBO.
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01-12-2013, 08:14 PM | #8587 | |
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Does anyone have pictures of a quad tip WRX exhaust on a base model 2.5I sedan? Thanks guys, looking to do this ASAP! |
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01-12-2013, 09:02 PM | #8588 | |||
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They are a good budget/entry level coilover. But not something that you will want to keep for a long time and drive daily. And I feel that this holds true for any set of coilovers in the $1000 price range or less. Quote:
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01-12-2013, 09:03 PM | #8589 |
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Some of the shenanigans I was up to today...
I'm starting to get a distaste for working on suspension. |
01-12-2013, 10:41 PM | #8590 |
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I want to put the 2012 WRX sedan quad tip catback on my 2008 2.5I SEDAN, not hatch. So I just want to verify if I lower the exhaust hangers using 12mm extended hangers it will clear the stock bumper cut-outs.
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01-13-2013, 12:15 AM | #8591 |
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Yea the vinyl is stuck to the outside of the glass making it very easy to apply. You could say it limits visibility but the only time I look at the top of the windshield is when approaching a stop light or checking the rear view. Also it does not affect the windshield wipers.
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01-13-2013, 01:06 AM | #8592 |
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01-13-2013, 01:47 AM | #8593 |
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Just spent nearly 8 hours tearing apart my interior (again) to amp my front speakers. Pics to follow sometime tomorrow.
And another surprise is on it's way.. I believe Thursday is what FedEx said. Ill let you guys take guesses! |
01-13-2013, 02:19 AM | #8594 |
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01-13-2013, 03:34 AM | #8595 |
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Look into stance, i have them and i like their ride quality. I believe their also 8k springs and all my friends that ride in my car say you feel the road, but you don't bounce around all the time, and i don't have much body roll at the same time. I got them for $1100
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01-13-2013, 03:46 AM | #8596 |
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ISC's are $875 and are awesome. Custom spring rates, services in good ol' mass, larger body then then BC BR coils.
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01-13-2013, 02:00 PM | #8597 |
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'12 WRX springs for now. Going to drive in G Stock for the upcoming Championship Series. Then on to... something else.
That's the other thing that's bugging me. I'm planning to take everything apart again. |
01-13-2013, 04:03 PM | #8598 |
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I gotcha, even those springs probably feel better than oem, maybe even your previous coils too lol. It's also a lot easier once you have taken them apart before.
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01-13-2013, 06:15 PM | #8599 |
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Alright guys, here's some pics of the carpet swap and amp install. I thought the carpet was a pain in the ass to install but it was nothing compared to running the power cable through the firewall and the 16ga speaker wire through the doors.
- Carpet is from an 08 STI hatch with 16,000 miles on it. Basically brand new. - Amp is a Rockford Fosgate P325.2, 2 channel pushing 80 watts to each Focal 130CVX 5 1/4" coaxial. These speakers bang loud. Crisp and clear. Does anyone have any idea how to get the car side of the door grommet back into place? There is a white ring that snaps in to the frame and the grommet is wrapped around that to create a seal. I can't get it back in for the life of me and i'd like to figure it out before water gets in. Couple of these are bad cell phone shots. It was COLD (10-15 degrees) and dark in my garage. Before: After: |
01-13-2013, 08:52 PM | #8600 |
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Nice! How much was the carpet / seats?
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