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Old 06-09-2012, 02:54 PM   #5376
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gonna be placing an order for plastidip materials for my wheels soon, so i have a slightly noobish question: How long does it usually last?
As long as you don't curb your wheels, and you make sure to put it on properly, should last you a couple years at least I think.
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Old 06-09-2012, 04:28 PM   #5377
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gonna be placing an order for plastidip materials for my wheels soon, so i have a slightly noobish question: How long does it usually last?
Mines been on for at least 2+ months now and still okay..

Except when i took it into the shop for a 30k, they kind of scratched some of it off.. But has held up very well.

I have read up to 1-2 years, but for me, i would redo the plastidip every 1year, because seems to fade around that time.
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Old 06-09-2012, 05:53 PM   #5378
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Mines been on for at least 2+ months now and still okay..
How many cans/coats per wheel did you do?
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Old 06-09-2012, 07:16 PM   #5379
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Went out and had some fun on the water today...
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Old 06-09-2012, 08:09 PM   #5380
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Went out and had some fun on the water today...
love your plates haha
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Old 06-09-2012, 08:16 PM   #5381
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How many cans/coats per wheel did you do?
3 thick coats, about 1/2 a can of plastidip per wheel
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Old 06-09-2012, 09:54 PM   #5382
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just a new shot i took a few days ago

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Old 06-10-2012, 04:32 AM   #5383
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just a new shot i took a few days ago
Nice photo. By the way what front rotors are you running? They appear to be slotted.
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Old 06-10-2012, 08:40 AM   #5384
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love your plates haha
Thanks. I get a lot of laughs from them.

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Old 06-10-2012, 08:55 PM   #5385
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Nice photo. By the way what front rotors are you running? They appear to be slotted.

thanks and they are EBC Ultimax BlackDash Slotted Rotors ( 11.6 inch )for a 08 wrx with the wrx brake brackets and ebc green stuff pads.

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Old 06-10-2012, 10:23 PM   #5386
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Hey premier I'm diggin your setup alot. Even though I prefer the blacked out headlights, yours are such a contrast to the rest of the car that it works. Props!
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Old 06-10-2012, 10:26 PM   #5387
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thanks and they are EBC Ultimax BlackDash Slotted Rotors ( 11.6 inch )for a 08 wrx with the wrx brake brackets and ebc green stuff pads.


Hmm interesting. So how does that setup work? Do you use the calipers that came with your car or did you switch them out for Wrx calipers thus you needed the brake bracket as well? Sorry forte questions, I've just been trying to find a solution for our front rotors lol
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Old 06-11-2012, 01:15 PM   #5388
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Old 06-11-2012, 04:45 PM   #5389
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and they said i need adjustable rear upper control arms. whats the difference between the adjustable lower control arm and the adjustable upper control arm?
One is upper and one is lower. Seriously. If you dropped your car without looking into all of the support parts that you might have to get to be able to handle it, then you might need adjustable upper control arms to get your rear wheels back to an acceptible camber setting.

You may also be able to get adjustable lower arms and pull the botton in as opposed to pushing the top further out.
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Old 06-11-2012, 04:47 PM   #5390
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Hmm interesting. So how does that setup work? Do you use the calipers that came with your car or did you switch them out for Wrx calipers thus you needed the brake bracket as well? Sorry forte questions, I've just been trying to find a solution for our front rotors lol
What problem are you trying to solve?
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Old 06-11-2012, 04:58 PM   #5391
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What problem are you trying to solve?
Im trying to fit Wrx rotors on our cars. After some research and talking to ken over at kns, looks like all I need is the Wrx caliper bracket and I should be able to run any Wrx rotor. The 2.5i's have nearly all the same brake components other than the front rotors and I believe the brake lines may be a little different as well.
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Old 06-11-2012, 05:02 PM   #5392
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Im trying to fit Wrx rotors on our cars. After some research and talking to ken over at kns, looks like all I need is the Wrx caliper bracket and I should be able to run any Wrx rotor. The 2.5i's have nearly all the same brake components other than the front rotors and I believe the brake lines may be a little different as well.
Are the wrx rotors thicker? If not all you need is the brackets
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Old 06-11-2012, 05:51 PM   #5393
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Are the wrx rotors thicker? If not all you need is the brackets
I do not believe so because Ive found a spec sheet that compared the models and everything was the same except the overall diameter of the rotor. They both use the same pads and caliper which is kind of odd but oh well, makes it easier for me
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Old 06-11-2012, 06:28 PM   #5394
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I do not believe so because Ive found a spec sheet that compared the models and everything was the same except the overall diameter of the rotor. They both use the same pads and caliper which is kind of odd but oh well, makes it easier for me
Thanks for the info I may use that idea. Instead of doing the 4/2 pot set up.

You are right about the flap RA is very good quality. I had them on my 07'i, 11'(sold 11' ones) and my wifes has them on her 05' leggy.
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Old 06-11-2012, 07:31 PM   #5395
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Thanks for the info I may use that idea. Instead of doing the 4/2 pot set up.

You are right about the flap RA is very good quality. I had them on my 07'i, 11'(sold 11' ones) and my wifes has them on her 05' leggy.
Definitely! They last forever too
and I painted my lip over the weekend...



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Old 06-12-2012, 02:36 AM   #5396
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Definitely! They last forever too
and I painted my lip over the weekend...
Very nice
i was about to get them, but i decided on the JNA underlip spoiler instead :P

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Old 06-12-2012, 10:26 AM   #5397
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Hey guys, just picked up my second car, first subie,
had it for about a month added a few exterior pieces,
next will be some performance,
mainly a new exhaust and a Rallitek anti sway bar kit
anyways here is my most recent picture tell me what you think!

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Old 06-12-2012, 10:59 AM   #5398
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Looks like a Sweet DD!

id say get some yellow overlays for your foglights
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Old 06-12-2012, 12:08 PM   #5399
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Definitely! They last forever too
and I painted my lip over the weekend...
Is that the eBay one or did you get it from the dealer
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Old 06-12-2012, 12:23 PM   #5400
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Very nice
i was about to get them, but i decided on the JNA underlip spoiler instead :P
Lol not a bad choice, the only reason I got mine is because I got a great deal on them.

Cmac- it's the eBay lip
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