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Old 03-06-2008, 04:45 AM   #1
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Default STI wide fenders for 08' WRX hatchback?

just wondering if anyone has done the wide fenders conversion for 08' WRX?

there's lots of bodykits available for the 08' WRX STI from what I've seen from Tokyo Auto Salon 08, yet there's not much available for the 08 WRX..

is this conversion really straight forward or is it tougher than it appears to be? thanks
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Old 03-06-2008, 06:02 AM   #2
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I'm not sure if anyone knows, but I'd go with the Zero/Sports kit for the STi myself and just buy the SYMS front fenders. You could have some custom work done to the rears.
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Old 03-06-2008, 09:34 PM   #3
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bump for help..
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Old 03-06-2008, 09:56 PM   #4
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08wrx sedan or hatch?

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Old 03-06-2008, 10:55 PM   #5
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hatchback please
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Old 03-07-2008, 04:18 AM   #6
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i think it would be a lot of work.. new bumpers, fenders, quarter panels. how about those bolt on fender flares? how would they look?
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Old 03-07-2008, 08:13 AM   #7
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The front end is just bolt on, the quarters are a different story.
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Old 03-07-2008, 03:45 PM   #8
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Kind of surprising that they made such drastic changes btwn the 08 wrx and sti. I always thought that one of the cool things about these cars were the interchangeability of the exterior parts. Not so much the case anymore.
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Old 03-07-2008, 08:44 PM   #9
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can anyone confirm whether the front wide fenders is a direct swap with the STI? thanks
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Old 03-07-2008, 08:48 PM   #10
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Got to justify a jump in price tag on the STI.. haha
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Old 03-07-2008, 08:52 PM   #11
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Got to justify a jump in price tag on the STI.. haha
$1500 over 4 years, not bad for any car, much less one that received such drastic changes.
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Old 03-07-2008, 09:21 PM   #12
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Dont they start at $35k now?
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Old 03-07-2008, 09:30 PM   #13
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Dont they start at $35k now?

I looked at a red one while my oil was getting changed today...$36.6k
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Old 03-07-2008, 09:37 PM   #14
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Ya... I would deff. call that more than $1,500 in 4 Years. IIRC the 04's went for just under $33k...

I supose it could be worse... Then again they still have very similar features (as far as Manufacuring cost go).
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Old 03-07-2008, 09:55 PM   #15
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wrx's and sti's have always been over priced.
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Old 03-08-2008, 10:17 AM   #16
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wrx's and sti's have always been over priced.
whoa... way wrong.


The WRX is a steal for what you get.

show me a comparable car for less?

full time AWD, turbo charged, 4 door, reliable.... for less than $24 new?

I dont think so.



Sti however, I think up until now, it's been too cheap.

too easy to afford, cheapens the brand....


but hey... maybe that's just me



back on topic
front fenders should be easy to swap
but you will also may need to swap in the front bumper
as the front bumper is STi specific as well

the rear flares will likely need to be grafted in....
nothing bolt on there from what I see

when all is $aid and done, you could have bought an STi for what that swap would cost.



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Old 04-03-2008, 03:26 PM   #17
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I've heard accolade is working on a bolt-on widebody kit similar to what they did in 07

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Old 04-03-2008, 03:37 PM   #18
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ewwwwww.....
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Old 04-03-2008, 04:13 PM   #19
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well you'd obviously want to paint it and blend it into the body first lol
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Hey man,
Have you found anything?
I got an 08 wrx hatch and am desperate to make it not look sh***y.
let me know
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I know its an old post but..

Doing that to my WRX (front swap)


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ugh.

that looks weird as f.
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Old 05-06-2021, 09:53 PM   #23
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I know its an old post but..

Doing that to my WRX (front swap)



Looks pretty good if it was painted (I hope it is now after 6 years)
Planning on doing the front end conversion for my 09 wrx atm.
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Old 05-07-2021, 09:18 AM   #24
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I did the STI front on on my 08 wrx hatch along with STI side skirts. It looked great and didn't look out of place. Front A-Arms were swapped for wider track and I remember doing something on the rear. If you need further inspiration have yourself a look at a 2010 mazda 3. They use similar wide front fenders with narrow rear. Looks alright.
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