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Old 06-28-2017, 02:31 PM   #18051
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My considerations at the time we're either excel g, koni yellow FULL struts, or save up for the bilstein rce setups.

My struts were blown out so I needed some immediately, and the kyb were just fine for my budget. Though, in the future I'll skip koni and go straight to bilstein.
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Old 06-28-2017, 05:16 PM   #18052
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only thing im worried about is lowering on excel-g's. Theyre not meant to take lowering springs, and im sure i would have a bouncy ride with a strut meant for oem height.
Not bouncy, lowered on Eibachs still.


I'm actually interested now in the Koni Yellow's in front since the new ones include the full strut (not just inserts) and supposedly are lower in front a bit.
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Old 06-28-2017, 09:19 PM   #18053
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Thought id snap a pic while on a bagel break.

I've got to do something about that grill...


I have a grill to sell in case you are interested. I posted an ad on the "For Sale" forum a while back. Here is the link:

https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho...t=front+grille

It's totally negotiable!
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Old 06-28-2017, 09:22 PM   #18054
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I have a grill to sell in case you are interested. I posted an ad on the "For Sale" forum a while back. Here is the link:

https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho...t=front+grille

It's totally negotiable!
Do you know if that grill and is able to come out?
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Old 06-28-2017, 09:23 PM   #18055
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Do you know if that grill and is able to come out?
Had to be sawed off
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Old 06-28-2017, 09:34 PM   #18056
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Old 06-28-2017, 09:34 PM   #18057
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Old 06-28-2017, 09:41 PM   #18058
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Do you know if that grill and is able to come out?
What you see on the pictures is a single piece. It was removed from the bumper assembly by professionals when I had my bumper replaced. Like I said in the add, I bought a new grill so I don't need this one anymore. It's in perfect condition.

I can send you more photos if you want.
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Old 06-28-2017, 09:42 PM   #18059
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What you see on the pictures is a single piece. It was removed from the bumper assembly by professionals when I had my bumper replaced. Like I said in the add, I bought a new grill so I don't need this one anymore. It's in perfect condition.

I can send you more photos if you want.
The middle black plastic part, can that be pulled out or does it need to be cut :0
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Old 06-28-2017, 09:48 PM   #18060
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The middle black plastic part, can that be pulled out or does it need to be cut :0
Ooooh! Sorry. It would need to be cut.
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Old 06-28-2017, 10:00 PM   #18061
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It, needs to be cut..?
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Old 06-28-2017, 10:03 PM   #18062
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Old 06-28-2017, 10:06 PM   #18063
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It, needs to be cut..?
In my opinion though, it looks better than the one you have, even in its current state!
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Old 06-28-2017, 10:11 PM   #18064
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I'll get back to you.

I have a 12oz can of obp coming in friday and I'm gonna hit my grill and rear chrome with it, see how it goes.
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Old 06-28-2017, 10:13 PM   #18065
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I'll get back to you.

I have a 12oz can of obp coming in friday and I'm gonna hit my grill and rear chrome with it, see how it goes.
No pressure man. Take your time.
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Old 06-28-2017, 11:39 PM   #18066
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Does anyone know where I can pickup some nice looking mesh for my grill?

I'd rather not order something like this online unless someone knows 100% that it is good stuff. I don't mind doing a walk in and checking out mesh in person.
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Old 06-29-2017, 01:23 PM   #18067
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installed the uels today. it sounds so much better. finally got the rumble even though its a stock exhaust with a fart can axleback.
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Old 06-29-2017, 04:06 PM   #18068
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installed the uels today. it sounds so much better. finally got the rumble even though its a stock exhaust with a fart can axleback.
The rallisport one? Vidspls
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Old 06-29-2017, 04:18 PM   #18069
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I do have a video but it doesnt rumble unless im driving. I guess if the engine isnt under load it sounds too smooth for a rumble. And yeah rallisport
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Old 06-29-2017, 07:06 PM   #18070
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OEM Front Grille (91121FG041) with removed "WRX" logo.
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Old 06-29-2017, 07:24 PM   #18071
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Stop lol
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Old 06-29-2017, 07:54 PM   #18072
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Right now im looking into excel g, as that is best bang for buck, and searching forums for 09 wrx springs. I am getting a offer to buy 08+ sti springs. Whats your thoughts on using the sti springs and excel g struts? Im really only looking for handling rather than a drop in height, but i dont mind a drop as long as its reliable to the struts
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Sounds like wrx springs would be perfect, not sure if id want to go sti springs though
You know 08-10 STI springs & 09+ WRX springs have the same rate, right? According to THIS...

I forgot where I found the info but STI front springs on WRX/2.5i drop about 0.5" so would be even gap (front & back)... I was looking looking for 08-10 STI springs to match w/ WRX struts/shocks but ended up w/ a great deal on used Swift springs...
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Old 06-29-2017, 07:59 PM   #18073
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Btw I heard 09+ WRX owners blow their stock struts/shocks on stock springs... :/
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Old 06-29-2017, 08:27 PM   #18074
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Im getting excel g so it should be fine either way
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Old 06-29-2017, 08:39 PM   #18075
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Im getting excel g so it should be fine either way
Where are you buying your struts?

I got mine from stockwise.com. they were the cheapest brand new that I could find. Came out to under $500 after taxes and shipping.
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