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Old 01-02-2013, 05:51 PM   #1
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Default STi OEM hood material?

I have tried searching this and have come up with mixed reviews on here and google...

also asking the question cause i had my CF hood for sale/trade and couple people said there was no point in switching to a CF hood cause the OEM is aluminum.

Is the 2008 STi OEM hood aluminum or steel?

can anybody give me a straight answer or proof would be awesome thanks?
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Old 01-02-2013, 06:13 PM   #2
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Steel.
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Old 01-02-2013, 06:19 PM   #3
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Steel.
So is this only with the newer models? Because I'd been told numerous times that my 05 was aluminum.
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Old 01-02-2013, 06:22 PM   #4
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I thought my 02 was aluminum?
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Old 01-02-2013, 06:34 PM   #5
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I have tried searching this and have come up with mixed reviews on here and google...

also asking the question cause i had my CF hood for sale/trade and couple people said there was no point in switching to a CF hood cause the OEM is aluminum.

Is the 2008 STi OEM hood aluminum or steel?

can anybody give me a straight answer or proof would be awesome thanks?
1. Go outside and see if a magnet sticks to it, 2. search online about the physical properties of steel and alluminum, 3. figure out your answer. Easy as 1-2-3.
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Old 01-02-2013, 06:40 PM   #6
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1. Go outside and see if a magnet sticks to it, 2. search online about the physical properties of steel and alluminum, 3. figure out your answer. Easy as 1-2-3.
LOL! Don't scratch the paint!

My 06 is for sure aluminum. I'm pretty sure they switched to steel in 08 though.
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Old 01-02-2013, 06:48 PM   #7
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So is this only with the newer models? Because I'd been told numerous times that my 05 was aluminum.
he asked about 08+ models...nowhere did he say anything about YOUR specific model.

02-07 wrx and sti are aluminum.
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Old 01-02-2013, 09:39 PM   #8
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he asked about 08+ models...nowhere did he say anything about YOUR specific model.

02-07 wrx and sti are aluminum.
This is correct. I accidentally posted from IAG's account, but asked Rick from IAG and he confirmed that the 08's are steel. I just forgot to log into my account before posting
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Old 01-03-2013, 11:23 AM   #9
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This is correct. I accidentally posted from IAG's account, but asked Rick from IAG and he confirmed that the 08's are steel. I just forgot to log into my account before posting

thanks everyone! thats what i thought just trying to confirm. and for the magnets idea is nice but i dont think that would work with my carbon fiber hood
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