New Whip

[jewbaru]

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Questions? Comments?

[chuckthefuk]

looks clean. i like the RFRB style grille. whats the plans?

[jewbaru]

shes completely stage 2 as of right now.

K&N typhoon Intake
Grimmspeed port n polished exhaust manifold
STi catless uppipe
Full 3" BPM catless exhaust with a divorced downpipe
Grimmspeed boost controller
Custom Tune by Matt Miner of Wicked Innovations
pushing between 14-20lbs of boost depending on load

brand new Hancook V2 rubbers

plans for the future are some Tien lowering springs, hopefully a STi turbo, injectors and intercooler upgrade along with STi hood scoop

and repaint cause the first paint job came out runny... :smt013

her nickname is Mrs. Dribbles lmao :smt025

[chuckthefuk]

sounds like shes loads of fun :-D glad you're still rockin' a scoobie :-D

[jewbaru]

Also customize my headlights by blacking them out.

And here's my rubbas
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/B4F5E21DE3DC4A51B8D6F5E3C0A5FAF310842000-1.jpg

[jewbaru]

sounds like shes loads of fun :-D glad you're still rockin' a scoobie :-D


thanks man, once you go turbo, you never go back lmao

[chuckthefuk]

needs a v-limited replica lip :-D

[jewbaru]

i have the STi sides for the front bumper, i plan on hopefully adding a light bar between the gaps, i also snagged a set of JDM sedan fenders with the blinkers and deeper wheel pockets! :-D

[chuckthefuk]

the sti side splitters wont bolt on directly
http://www.fastwrx.com/wrxstisp.html

"Install note: These splitters attach to a WRX STi using plastic body clips and automotive adhesive. The WRX bumper does not have the slots or holes for the tabs and clips on the splitters, and cutting them is a little difficult, so we recommend simply trimming off the tabs, removing the fasteners, and using the adhesive for installation. Pick up some extra 3M heavy-duty double-sided exterior tape from your auto parts store.

Install note update: One of our customers in Germany informs us that the above-mentioned install technique (3M adhesive only) is NOT adequate for Autobahn speeds of 110+ mph. If you plan on very high speeds, we recommend using the OEM tabs and clips.

If you want to go the factory route, cut some slots and holes in your factory bumper, and the clips and tabs will pop right in. See picture below for what the back of the splitters look like."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S6J5B9uo1w

If I am not mistaken the JDM sedan fenders will need to be reworked to make them fit. Its not a PITA but its not bolt on :-D

You need the lip man!! it makes the front end.

[chrish8r]

Once I get money, Im going for a nice WRX. I love the performance of them and the practicallity of still having a wagon. Looks very good!!

[jewbaru]

Once I get money, Im going for a nice WRX. I love the performance of them and the practicallity of still having a wagon. Looks very good!!


Thanks for the good words. I'm still not happy with how she looks. Paint is incorrect. I asked for black with a blue pearl flake. And ended up with straight runny blue pearl :smt013

I traded my blue leggy (which is my avatar) minus my rims and system for a high quality paint job. He was the one who painted the leggy for me last time. So I figured I would expect the same quality of paint as I received the first time. There was some sort of gun issue. And caused the clear to run.

In end. He is still a good friend of mine. And has 100% agreed its getting repainted this fall. (timings an issue for both of us. Can't afford vehicle down time) and should hopefully come out much much better lol

Updates and a ride profile will come. Just wanted to get pictures out there for comments. Ideas. And questions.

[jewbaru]

the sti side splitters wont bolt on directly
http://www.fastwrx.com/wrxstisp.html

"Install note: These splitters attach to a WRX STi using plastic body clips and automotive adhesive. The WRX bumper does not have the slots or holes for the tabs and clips on the splitters, and cutting them is a little difficult, so we recommend simply trimming off the tabs, removing the fasteners, and using the adhesive for installation. Pick up some extra 3M heavy-duty double-sided exterior tape from your auto parts store.

Install note update: One of our customers in Germany informs us that the above-mentioned install technique (3M adhesive only) is NOT adequate for Autobahn speeds of 110+ mph. If you plan on very high speeds, we recommend using the OEM tabs and clips.

If you want to go the factory route, cut some slots and holes in your factory bumper, and the clips and tabs will pop right in. See picture below for what the back of the splitters look like."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S6J5B9uo1w

If I am not mistaken the JDM sedan fenders will need to be reworked to make them fit. Its not a PITA but its not bolt on :-D

You need the lip man!! it makes the front end.


I need to replace the bumper anyways because I was not aware that once converting to sedan fenders. A wagon bumper will no longer line up.(which I bought brand new... :smt013 ). So I need to buy a new one. Again. Haha.

So then my fogs can go in and everything else. And compared to your discription. My spliters bolt right on as of now. But don't not look appropriate with the incorrect bumper. And Being a different color. I refuse to put them on.

This is hopefully what look I'm going for...

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/08/586481BFA2764C5D861456B07996BDF055600000-1.jpg

But on a wagon. And with USDM projector fogs. Unless I can find a nice set of JDM fogs :smt024

[Thomistopheles]

There was some sort of gun issue. And caused the clear to run.

Have you considered wetsanding to level the runs, then machine polishing? You can save some seriously nasty paint fuckups that way. It won't fix the color, but it'd be run-free with nice gloss and clarity at least.

[jewbaru]

It's unfixable. Trust me lol

[Thomistopheles]

Haha. Well in that case, I'm looking forward to seeing the new paint this fall. Hopefully it works out

[jewbaru]

Haha. Well in that case, I'm looking forward to seeing the new paint this fall. Hopefully it works out


Thank man :smt023

I got faith in the kid. Let's just see how it turns out

[harrymaneuvers]

Hope this helps:

http://www.i-club.com/forums/ongoing-pr ... on-235158/ (http://www.i-club.com/forums/ongoing-projects-31/harry-maneuvers-braggin-wagon-235158/)

I just did a widebody swap on my 04 WRX... you cant see with the fog light covers but further up in the post you can see that I have the JDM yellow fogs under there :)


Putting the side splitters on is no big deal... especially if it is a Sedan Bumper that you will be putting them on. I cut the 4 slots in the crease of the bumper so that the 4 clips in the splitter would actually engage something. That with the push tabs in the bottom and the 3M adhesive has worked really well so far... no seperation and certainly no flying off with 100+ driving.

Feel free to pick my brain as I JUST did this a half year ago.