| basrah | 02-25-2007 01:54 AM |
STi badges on non-STi
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Did a search and was suprised this hasnt been covered.
Just out of curiousity, what do you all think of people who put STi badges on their WRX ?
Do you feel that with certain mods (engine/tranny/brakes) it is warranted, or is it just plain rice ?
If you have a WRX with STi badges, what made you do it ?
Not trying to be a dick, just trying to see why there are so many bugeyes with this on them.
Just out of curiousity, what do you all think of people who put STi badges on their WRX ?
Do you feel that with certain mods (engine/tranny/brakes) it is warranted, or is it just plain rice ?
If you have a WRX with STi badges, what made you do it ?
Not trying to be a dick, just trying to see why there are so many bugeyes with this on them.
| carl s. | 02-25-2007 01:58 AM |
i think it's silly unless they have an STi swap or lots of converted STi parts
| stevey323 | 02-25-2007 02:05 AM |
i think its dumb when people have better than sti parts and put sti badges jst so people know its fast... I have a friend who has a wrx with an sti turboback, upipe, tmic, injectors, springs, wing.. and he has badges so its pretty legit ...
| Matt_H | 02-25-2007 02:08 AM |
I think it's pretty lame, swapped or not.
| greg donovan | 02-25-2007 02:09 AM |
if the car has STi parts on it it deserves some STi badges if the owner wants to show off.
who cares? it aint my car.
who cares? it aint my car.
| woody06967 | 02-25-2007 02:13 AM |
Personal choice although it's pretty anti-sleeper.
| stormsubaru | 02-25-2007 02:18 AM |
Although I feel it's a waste of money, if I did it, it would be to show my love of subaru's racing program and heritage. like putting 555 on the car or something like that.
| PhastEddie | 02-25-2007 02:26 AM |
I do not see a problem with it at all if you are using STI parts. STI is not the TYPE of car. It is subaru technica international which make many parts for the subarus. Pardon my terminology but I am sure you get the picture. It's not the same as buying a Mustang with a V6 and putting GT badges on it or owning a mitsubishi lancer and putting evolution badges on it. STI is a division. Many call it an STI. When in fact, it is a WRX STi. Food for thought. To each his own.
| EnterTheDragon | 02-25-2007 02:26 AM |
you 2006 members dont remember what it was like around these parts before the STi or even WRX came ashore eh? When the STi wasn't a model of car (in the US), but the name of a company that provided nice upgrade parts.
| SiC Stoner | 02-25-2007 02:29 AM |
[QUOTE=basrah;17170142]Did a search and was suprised this hasnt been covered.
Just out of curiousity, what do you all think of people who put STi badges on their WRX ?
Do you feel that with certain mods (engine/tranny/brakes) it is warranted, or is it just plain rice ?
If you have a WRX with STi badges, what made you do it ?
Not trying to be a dick, just trying to see why there are so many bugeyes with this on them.[/QUOTE]
Search harder this HAS been coverd :rolleyes:
edit:noob
Just out of curiousity, what do you all think of people who put STi badges on their WRX ?
Do you feel that with certain mods (engine/tranny/brakes) it is warranted, or is it just plain rice ?
If you have a WRX with STi badges, what made you do it ?
Not trying to be a dick, just trying to see why there are so many bugeyes with this on them.[/QUOTE]
Search harder this HAS been coverd :rolleyes:
edit:noob
| murrdogg24 | 02-25-2007 02:35 AM |
If I own3d a STi I would de-badge it, and definately de-wing it
| basrah | 02-25-2007 04:24 AM |
[QUOTE=SiC Stoner;17170345]Search harder this HAS been coverd :rolleyes:
edit:noob[/QUOTE]
I made an effort to search, which is what counts. Im not going to spend 15 minutes looking for something.
edit: I guess its not too often a member with as high a number as you gets to drop the n00b bomb on someone, so Ill allow it.
edit:noob[/QUOTE]
I made an effort to search, which is what counts. Im not going to spend 15 minutes looking for something.
edit: I guess its not too often a member with as high a number as you gets to drop the n00b bomb on someone, so Ill allow it.
| filter27e | 02-25-2007 06:15 AM |
I always thought of STI has stating that the vehicle has been tuned by the STI group. If you swap it, mod, do whatever, then unless you paid them to do it then you should think of another sticker to put on it. But when people get an intake, exhaust, and some rims and decide it's time to upgrade to an STI badge I think it's just retarded.
| lovethebugeye | 02-25-2007 06:32 AM |
my bugeye is way faster then any stock sti, and is right in the same area as a stage 2 sti. even with that i wouldn't put sti badges on my car simply because it isn't one. plus i like the sleeper look :devil:
| Wannascooby | 02-25-2007 06:42 AM |
[QUOTE=stevey323;17170212]i think its dumb when people have better than sti parts and put sti badges jst so people know its fast... I have a friend who has a wrx with an sti turboback, upipe, tmic, injectors, springs, wing.. and he has badges so its pretty legit ...[/QUOTE]
Are you saying your friend deserves to have STI badging because he's got an STI turboback only? Or does he have stock sti turboback(so what), uppipe(again so what), tmic(alright this is pretty good), sti pink injectors, Sti springs(On stock wrx struts?), and sti wing(practically every wrx has one:lol: ). There is a lot more to being an sti then rocking stock STI parts. Maybe if he threw in an STI tranny complete with dccd then it would be more impressive. Sorry to burst your friends bubble, but his car isn't really legit. I guess what I'm saying is that its pretty lame to have STI badging one your car unless you've done a swap. Even then I think its only cool to have badging in gc or bugeye with sti swap. I have an STI spoiler, but I put my WRX badges on there because I don't want to be mistaken for an STI. I just like the look:)
Are you saying your friend deserves to have STI badging because he's got an STI turboback only? Or does he have stock sti turboback(so what), uppipe(again so what), tmic(alright this is pretty good), sti pink injectors, Sti springs(On stock wrx struts?), and sti wing(practically every wrx has one:lol: ). There is a lot more to being an sti then rocking stock STI parts. Maybe if he threw in an STI tranny complete with dccd then it would be more impressive. Sorry to burst your friends bubble, but his car isn't really legit. I guess what I'm saying is that its pretty lame to have STI badging one your car unless you've done a swap. Even then I think its only cool to have badging in gc or bugeye with sti swap. I have an STI spoiler, but I put my WRX badges on there because I don't want to be mistaken for an STI. I just like the look:)
| basrah | 02-25-2007 06:51 AM |
[QUOTE=filter27e;17170960]I always thought of STI has stating that the vehicle has been tuned by the STI group. If you swap it, mod, do whatever, then unless you paid them to do it then you should think of another sticker to put on it. But when people get an intake, exhaust, and some rims and decide it's time to upgrade to an STI badge I think it's just retarded.[/QUOTE]
That right there is the best point that has been made in this thread.
That right there is the best point that has been made in this thread.
| Ryan314 | 02-25-2007 07:29 AM |
This topic has been beaten to death.
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| basrah | 02-25-2007 07:42 AM |
[QUOTE=Ryan314;17171044]This topic has been beaten to death.
ibtl[/QUOTE]
Thats why when I did a search so many threads came up...
I did another revamped search after and found one similar thread, no poll though.
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Thats why when I did a search so many threads came up...
I did another revamped search after and found one similar thread, no poll though.
| white-shadow | 02-25-2007 08:04 AM |
[QUOTE=PhastEddie;17170323]I do not see a problem with it at all if you are using STI parts. STI is not the TYPE of car. It is subaru technica international which make many parts for the subarus. Pardon my terminology but I am sure you get the picture. It's not the same as buying a Mustang with a V6 and putting GT badges on it or owning a mitsubishi lancer and putting evolution badges on it. STI is a division. Many call it an STI. When in fact, it is a WRX STi. Food for thought. To each his own.[/QUOTE]
^ +1
I don't know why you other guys have to attack non-STi guys who just want the look. Most of us loves the ST but some of us can't afford one due to many reasons... I say do whatever you like since it's your own car...
</[FLAMESUIT]
^ +1
I don't know why you other guys have to attack non-STi guys who just want the look. Most of us loves the ST but some of us can't afford one due to many reasons... I say do whatever you like since it's your own car...
</[FLAMESUIT]
| Dr freedom | 02-25-2007 08:12 AM |
I drive an STi & I would prefer that everyone who hates Subaru think there are more STi's on the roads, so go for it.
| MD04WRX | 02-25-2007 09:04 AM |
I don't see alot of people putting STi bagdes on their WRX, but what I do see alot of WRX guys buying and installing STi parts on their cars. Many STi parts I've bought have the STi emblem on them. I've got the fog light covers (in JBP you can only get them w/emblem), V7 intercooler, GeNome strut bar, Spec C seats, STi 5 speed shift knob, and others. I like the parts and don't see a problem. I get alot of compliments on my car (even from STi guys). There has been a pole on this, I'll post the link if I can find it.
| mdungelman | 02-25-2007 09:15 AM |
[QUOTE=Dr freedom;17171125]I drive an STi & I would prefer that everyone who hates Subaru think there are more STi's on the roads, so go for it.[/QUOTE]
They only hate cuz they're jealous! Eff 'em!:D
They only hate cuz they're jealous! Eff 'em!:D
| smoSTI | 02-25-2007 09:24 AM |
There wasn't a choice for do whatever you want its your car. I'm just waiting to see more TypeR subies on the road :)
| MD04WRX | 02-25-2007 09:26 AM |
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=708779&highlight=sti+parts+wrx[/url]
| Capt Crunch | 02-25-2007 10:44 AM |
STi sticker on a WRX trunk = SVT badge on a V6 mustang trunk
| raptorboy6996 | 02-25-2007 12:07 PM |
I like the whole sleeper idea so I have sti parts on mine but no badges
| PhastEddie | 02-25-2007 01:35 PM |
[quote=Capt Crunch;17171646]STi sticker on a WRX trunk = SVT badge on a V6 mustang trunk[/quote]
depends, does svt make anything for the v6 like sti does for the wrx?
depends, does svt make anything for the v6 like sti does for the wrx?
| PhastEddie | 02-25-2007 01:36 PM |
As a whole I agree this shouldn't be done, otherwise you better have the performance on the street to back it up. I like the idea of being "underestimated" which is why I do not have any sti badging on mine. However, it hurt me to remove my sti badge from my v7 grill. It's part of it.
| Mr. Sadface | 02-25-2007 01:49 PM |
After I ditched my JDM wagon grille, I found a memeber on here selling a brand new STi grille for cheap. So, I picked it up and slapped it on. It still has the STi logo on it though. Therefore, I'm retarded! I think that just about says it all. :disco:
| dubya-R-ex | 02-25-2007 02:10 PM |
why not, the Subaru SS that comes as an option in the WRX has the Titanium shift knob with STI enscribed on it. The way I see it, STI is not just a trim level, but also a line of parts. No, I don't have an STI badge on my car, but I do have a Porsche-style turbo badge on the bottom of each front door. It is turbo, isn't it? I thought it was different, true, and my better answer to an STI badge.
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[IMG]http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s88/traj2327/IMG_8791.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s88/traj2327/IMG_6556.jpg[/IMG]
| import177 | 02-25-2007 02:21 PM |
Subaru Technica International is the tuning arm of Subaru. They tune Subarus by upgrading parts. Its not like your putting Legacy badges on an Impreza, STI makes parts. Therefore, an Impreza with STI parts on it, either major modifications, or minor modifications; is an Impreza STI, because the STI signifies that it is tuned by STI. At least that's my take on it. I bought an STI badge for the hatch of my 97 Outback Sport, and STI stickers for the doors. I'm not going to put them on until I get a few more STI parts, but once I get the STI parts, I will definetly put those badges on, because my Outback Sport will have been tuned by STI. This might be the highest level of ricerness to some, but I think it looks cool. Especially since I'm going for a JDM exterior (clear turn signals, red/white taillights, etc), the STI badges just increase the JDM appearance. Just my 2 cents. *Zips up flame suit*
| subiebui | 02-25-2007 02:22 PM |
i agree with STI being a parts division and trying to represent it, but i still think it is tacky to PUT ON an sti badge
| Wannascooby | 02-25-2007 02:35 PM |
[QUOTE=dubya-R-ex;17172965]
[IMG]http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s88/traj2327/IMG_6556.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
Your car reminds me that I need to lower my car...
I like those turbo badges though just not on the sides
[IMG]http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s88/traj2327/IMG_6556.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
Your car reminds me that I need to lower my car...
I like those turbo badges though just not on the sides
| 02rusWRX | 02-25-2007 02:41 PM |
I might not be getting the question completely but I haven't seen any WRX's or RS's really that use STI badges. I think people get worked up because they see an RS or WRX with STI swapped parts and call the person a poser. I have a ****load of 'STI' on my car but it's because I've gotten the STI parts, and I'm not about to take the extra effort to **** up my TMIC to make it not say STI. I have a bugeye with an STI badge on the front grille, because it's a V7 grille. I have STI somewhere else on my car probly 5-6 times because I have other STI parts. Is that dumb or gay or poser? I don't think so. I do think this question and poll is kind of retarded.
| dubya-R-ex | 02-25-2007 02:59 PM |
[QUOTE=Wannascooby;17173181]Your car reminds me that I need to lower my car...
I like those turbo badges though just not on the sides[/QUOTE]
I get that a lot. I realize that I need to do that too but I got my car used and have already added some power adders as I see that as more important. So far, full exhaust and a custom AP pro tune with an APS intake.
I like those turbo badges though just not on the sides[/QUOTE]
I get that a lot. I realize that I need to do that too but I got my car used and have already added some power adders as I see that as more important. So far, full exhaust and a custom AP pro tune with an APS intake.
| Capt Crunch | 02-25-2007 07:38 PM |
[QUOTE=PhastEddie;17172708]depends, does svt make anything for the v6 like sti does for the wrx?[/QUOTE]
Yes they pedal kits, billet oil fill caps, brake kits, wheels and more.
Besides, if I see a V6 mustang with an SVT badge on the trunk, I think "Poser," not, "Ooooh he has the mad tyte SVT short-shifter!"
Yes they pedal kits, billet oil fill caps, brake kits, wheels and more.
Besides, if I see a V6 mustang with an SVT badge on the trunk, I think "Poser," not, "Ooooh he has the mad tyte SVT short-shifter!"
| PhastEddie | 02-25-2007 10:41 PM |
[quote=02rusWRX;17173227]I might not be getting the question completely but I haven't seen any WRX's or RS's really that use STI badges. I think people get worked up because they see an RS or WRX with STI swapped parts and call the person a poser. I have a ****load of 'STI' on my car but it's because I've gotten the STI parts, and I'm not about to take the extra effort to **** up my TMIC to make it not say STI. I have a bugeye with an STI badge on the front grille, because it's a V7 grille. I have STI somewhere else on my car probly 5-6 times because I have other STI parts. Is that dumb or gay or poser? I don't think so. I do think this question and poll is kind of retarded.[/quote]
I don't think that if you have authentic jdm sti merchandise that removing the badges is justified. I would leave them on. I will actually probably be putting mine back on, only because I feel empty without it because it is authentic v7 sti. However, the stock wrx's out here that try to put the sti badge on the trunk or grille to make it look like an sti is stupid. If anyone knows anything about cars, they would know that the US did not have a bugeye STI. So I guess us 02-03 owners are off the hook. But the 04-07 WRX's trying to look like WRX STI's are definitely ghey. I'm trying to get mine to look as JDM as I can.
I don't think that if you have authentic jdm sti merchandise that removing the badges is justified. I would leave them on. I will actually probably be putting mine back on, only because I feel empty without it because it is authentic v7 sti. However, the stock wrx's out here that try to put the sti badge on the trunk or grille to make it look like an sti is stupid. If anyone knows anything about cars, they would know that the US did not have a bugeye STI. So I guess us 02-03 owners are off the hook. But the 04-07 WRX's trying to look like WRX STI's are definitely ghey. I'm trying to get mine to look as JDM as I can.
| GrinderAK | 02-25-2007 10:49 PM |
if you feel like putting an sti badge on your stock 1.8 L, go ahead and do it. god help you if you run into a subie meet, cause the kind of treatment you recieve there will not be pleasant. just keep in mind, if you lose a race with an sti badge on your car, that guys gonna go tell all his friends his civic/celica/accord/etc. just beat an sti, not good for subaru's image. in short, my opinion is its poserific, but its your car so do what you want :D
| DEREK HOWARD | 02-25-2007 11:31 PM |
I'm not much of a fan of the STi badges on a non STi (car), but as for the logo that appears on genuine parts that has nothing to do with poser, I wouldnt remove the logo off of any other part that I put on my car unless I just really hated the logo as it appears from the manfacturer. IMO it's kinda the same to try to make your USDM car look JDM, I admit I like some styles from JDM cars but just changing your car just to make it look JDM is the making it look like an STi.
| STiMUL8 | 02-26-2007 12:11 AM |
I think the OP is confusing STi with a car type instead of a performance divsion.
A "Type R" is a car, and not a performance division, so Type-R stickers or plates on a regular Civic is lame.
STi stickers or plates on ANY Suby with substantial STi parts is OK in my book.
A "Type R" is a car, and not a performance division, so Type-R stickers or plates on a regular Civic is lame.
STi stickers or plates on ANY Suby with substantial STi parts is OK in my book.
| SoCalTxn | 02-26-2007 12:14 AM |
[quote=murrdogg24;17170371]If I own3d a STi I would de-badge it, and definately de-wing it[/quote]
debadged but can't seem to find anyone to take the wing off my hands :)
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debadged but can't seem to find anyone to take the wing off my hands :)
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| turbokonejo | 02-26-2007 01:15 AM |
I think its alright if you have plenty of authentic parts and it came with it.
[IMG]http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/turbokonejo/DSC03051.jpg[/IMG]
As far as buying a badge it self and placing it were an sti has it then I agree it should not be done unless a compleat motor/drivetrain swap has been done.
[IMG]http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/turbokonejo/DSC02053.jpg[/IMG]
What made me do it? Wanting an STi back in 01/02. When my 02 wrx came out I had to get one, knowing about JapanParts and looking at the pics of V7 STi didnt help at all. I can say that my authentic Sti grille and scoop is about Five years old and It is just to bad I cant say the same about any STi quite yet. Thats just the way it is with most GC guys and OG wrx guys. Why not get an STi once they arrived? Lots of people have spent thousands by that time and insurance and so much more come into play.
I rather have a two liter jdm motor and a bugeye anyway so its not like you cant do everything else to them.
[IMG]http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/turbokonejo/DSC03051.jpg[/IMG]
As far as buying a badge it self and placing it were an sti has it then I agree it should not be done unless a compleat motor/drivetrain swap has been done.
[IMG]http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c21/turbokonejo/DSC02053.jpg[/IMG]
What made me do it? Wanting an STi back in 01/02. When my 02 wrx came out I had to get one, knowing about JapanParts and looking at the pics of V7 STi didnt help at all. I can say that my authentic Sti grille and scoop is about Five years old and It is just to bad I cant say the same about any STi quite yet. Thats just the way it is with most GC guys and OG wrx guys. Why not get an STi once they arrived? Lots of people have spent thousands by that time and insurance and so much more come into play.
I rather have a two liter jdm motor and a bugeye anyway so its not like you cant do everything else to them.
| basrah | 02-26-2007 01:32 AM |
Well this thread has proven one thing, a lot of people want to pee in Stephs butt.
| Chp_Stix | 02-26-2007 01:33 AM |
i am agianst making your car seem more then it really is but what about rs badges on a wrx with loads of engine mods? ditch the hood scoop and wing in favor of a front mount and sport the RS badging? thats my thought perosnally
Chp
Chp
| WRblueX_Guy | 02-26-2007 01:53 AM |
I don't know who Steph is, but I'd pee in her butt.
I hope it's that hot girl with STi that has pink wheels :banana:
I hope it's that hot girl with STi that has pink wheels :banana:
| basrah | 02-26-2007 02:17 AM |
[QUOTE=WRblueX_Guy;17179021]I don't know who Steph is, but I'd pee in her butt.
I hope it's that hot girl with STi that has pink wheels :banana:[/QUOTE]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1030907[/url]
You sir, are correct.
I hope it's that hot girl with STi that has pink wheels :banana:[/QUOTE]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1030907[/url]
You sir, are correct.
| mastert150 | 02-26-2007 02:52 AM |
I hate being called a poser lol
I have an 04 WRX with alot of STI parts and some people say its because im trying to be like an STI.
I have the full 06 sti interior not because i want to be like an STI, it's cause i greatly prefer the style. If a 97 legacy had a nicer interior i'd get that.
I have an 04 WRX with alot of STI parts and some people say its because im trying to be like an STI.
I have the full 06 sti interior not because i want to be like an STI, it's cause i greatly prefer the style. If a 97 legacy had a nicer interior i'd get that.
| Suby.LOVE | 02-26-2007 03:35 AM |
[QUOTE=import177;17173073][B]Subaru Technica International is the tuning arm of Subaru[/B]. They tune Subarus by upgrading parts. Its not like your putting Legacy badges on an Impreza, STI makes parts. Therefore, an Impreza with STI parts on it, either major modifications, or minor modifications; is an Impreza STI, because the STI signifies that it is tuned by STI.[/QUOTE]
EXACTLY...the Impreza is upgraded with STI seats, exhaust, wheels, wing, etc ..which makes it the STI version of the Impreza (same goes with the other subaru models)
Don't really see the problem with putting badges if you have an STI part(s)..its just like trd and toyota or nismo and nissan...
:rolleyes:
EXACTLY...the Impreza is upgraded with STI seats, exhaust, wheels, wing, etc ..which makes it the STI version of the Impreza (same goes with the other subaru models)
Don't really see the problem with putting badges if you have an STI part(s)..its just like trd and toyota or nismo and nissan...
:rolleyes:
| boosteddx | 02-26-2007 03:59 AM |
this is how i go around both haters and lovers
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| Ryan314 | 02-26-2007 10:01 AM |
^^ lol that's great.
My take on it is if you have authentic STi parts like sidemarkers, fog light covers, etc. that have the STi logo on it, that's fine because it's an STi part. But if you go as far as putting an STi badge on the trunk and stickers on the side, that's going a little bit too far.
My take on it is if you have authentic STi parts like sidemarkers, fog light covers, etc. that have the STi logo on it, that's fine because it's an STi part. But if you go as far as putting an STi badge on the trunk and stickers on the side, that's going a little bit too far.
| Suby.LOVE | 02-26-2007 10:45 AM |
[QUOTE=boosteddx;17179513]this is how i go around both haters and lovers
[IMG]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/dxboost/stu.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
genious!
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genious!
| bWRX | 02-26-2007 11:06 AM |
I have prodrive springs and steering rack bushings on my wrx, and i still think the prodrive shift knob and floor mats i got are a little lame.
| twizzstyle | 02-26-2007 01:56 PM |
I've got STi badges on my grill, hatch, and doors. I have nothing against it, except maybe putting them on a totally stock WRX. My car has quite a lot of mods on it, some of which are STi parts, some aren't. But at least on the outside it looks like an authentic STi wagon which is what I was going for (and it performs almost as well) :)
[IMG]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g297/Twizzstyle/IMG_4481.jpg[/IMG]
(Those are my stock wheels with snow tires... I have seperate summer wheels on now, and another set for autox :) )
[IMG]http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g297/Twizzstyle/IMG_4481.jpg[/IMG]
(Those are my stock wheels with snow tires... I have seperate summer wheels on now, and another set for autox :) )
| bluetwo | 02-26-2007 02:01 PM |
It's ok if the owner went all out with STi conversions. I personally just like having a bunch of OE STi parts/upgrades witout any badging because the average person can't get the concept of STi being a performance division and not just the more expensive car.
| just smurfy | 02-26-2007 03:37 PM |
Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not watching
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I'm a noob but even I've even seen the previous poll......with a quick search in the general forum I found it again.....
[URL]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=708779&highlight=poll+sti+badge+wrx[/URL]
Anywhoo.......to each his own. I personally don't want my car to look like something it's not.....it's not the $32-35K WRX STi. It's the little brother, the WRX. No matter what parts I throw at it, it'll stay debadged on the outside except for parts I buy with the STi logo on it.
I plan on buying painted fog covers, but even they will NOT have the STi sticker on it.
I'd rather have a sleeper.........the look of a WRX with the speed and handling of "holy #%$ , what was THAT!"
It's way more fun that way..... an EVO owner wondering how a WRX beat them. A stock STi owner wondering why they are slower than the WRX next to them.....and so forth.
But again, to each his own.
[URL]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=708779&highlight=poll+sti+badge+wrx[/URL]
Anywhoo.......to each his own. I personally don't want my car to look like something it's not.....it's not the $32-35K WRX STi. It's the little brother, the WRX. No matter what parts I throw at it, it'll stay debadged on the outside except for parts I buy with the STi logo on it.
I plan on buying painted fog covers, but even they will NOT have the STi sticker on it.
I'd rather have a sleeper.........the look of a WRX with the speed and handling of "holy #%$ , what was THAT!"
It's way more fun that way..... an EVO owner wondering how a WRX beat them. A stock STi owner wondering why they are slower than the WRX next to them.....and so forth.
But again, to each his own.
| CoopsCustomz | 02-26-2007 04:24 PM |
<tastelesshumor>
this topic has been covered w/ more opinions of "what to do" than Anna Nichole Smith's dead body.
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this topic has been covered w/ more opinions of "what to do" than Anna Nichole Smith's dead body.
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| kicking1012003 | 02-26-2007 04:32 PM |
^^^My god too soon,:lol: . Couldn't stop laughing but it's really not funny.......:D .
VVV Exactly what I was gonna say. I owned a 02 WRX before my 04 STi and I really wanted to mod the WRX so that if I went to the track the guy in the STi would say, "Holy s**t! How can I make MY car that fast?"lol Just my .02
~Matt
[quote=just smurfy;17184795]
It's way more fun that way..... an EVO owner wondering how a WRX beat them. A stock STi owner wondering why they are slower than the WRX next to them.....and so forth.
But again, to each his own.[/quote]
VVV Exactly what I was gonna say. I owned a 02 WRX before my 04 STi and I really wanted to mod the WRX so that if I went to the track the guy in the STi would say, "Holy s**t! How can I make MY car that fast?"lol Just my .02
~Matt
[quote=just smurfy;17184795]
It's way more fun that way..... an EVO owner wondering how a WRX beat them. A stock STi owner wondering why they are slower than the WRX next to them.....and so forth.
But again, to each his own.[/quote]
| scoobydrew06 | 02-26-2007 04:37 PM |
I'm with the whole "STi is a tuning division, not a car" group of people. It is more difficult to grasp the concept in the US. But when you have an STi Leggy/Forester/Impreza like in Japan, the STi is clearly not [B]A[/B] car. It is a company that tunes several vehicles in Subarus lineup, and makes several parts for non STi factory tuned vehicles.
I personally have STi Pink Springs, STi Group N Strut Mount, Engine Mounts, Tranny Mounts, Pitch Stop mount, Limited 5MT Shift knob, and will eventually have a JDM STi TMIC, STi 5mt Lightweight Flywheel, STi organic clutch, STi Pressure Plate, and Titanium Strut Brace.
I personally do not like badging, so I will not be adding any STi flare to my exterior (I have purchased blank fog light covers). But I do feel that if I wanted to badge my car, all of those parts would warrant me to do so, granted they aren't major drivetrain components, but that is still a serious investment. People with that many prodrive or perrin components wouldn't hesitate to slap on a Pdrive or Perrin decal to show some tuner support.
I personally have STi Pink Springs, STi Group N Strut Mount, Engine Mounts, Tranny Mounts, Pitch Stop mount, Limited 5MT Shift knob, and will eventually have a JDM STi TMIC, STi 5mt Lightweight Flywheel, STi organic clutch, STi Pressure Plate, and Titanium Strut Brace.
I personally do not like badging, so I will not be adding any STi flare to my exterior (I have purchased blank fog light covers). But I do feel that if I wanted to badge my car, all of those parts would warrant me to do so, granted they aren't major drivetrain components, but that is still a serious investment. People with that many prodrive or perrin components wouldn't hesitate to slap on a Pdrive or Perrin decal to show some tuner support.
| arod87 | 02-26-2007 05:46 PM |
BOTTOM LINE!!
IF A PERSON PUTS ON A STi BADGE TO TRY AND MAKE THEM LOOK LIKE AN STi THEN THEY ARE RETARDS
BUT IF A PERSON PUTS IT ON W/ THE IDEA OF JUST BECAUSE OF PUTTING ON STi PARTS IT'S OKAY I GUESS....
BUT IN MY OPINION, I THINK MOST PEOPLE PUT ON THE STi BADGE TO MAKE IT LOOK LIKE AN STi NOT BECAUSE OF THE PARTS. either that or they have no choice like the fogliGHT covers...
SO THATS MY OPINION!!
IF A PERSON PUTS ON A STi BADGE TO TRY AND MAKE THEM LOOK LIKE AN STi THEN THEY ARE RETARDS
BUT IF A PERSON PUTS IT ON W/ THE IDEA OF JUST BECAUSE OF PUTTING ON STi PARTS IT'S OKAY I GUESS....
BUT IN MY OPINION, I THINK MOST PEOPLE PUT ON THE STi BADGE TO MAKE IT LOOK LIKE AN STi NOT BECAUSE OF THE PARTS. either that or they have no choice like the fogliGHT covers...
SO THATS MY OPINION!!
| evohuntinwrx | 02-26-2007 07:21 PM |
Hi guys.
Im new here but i just bought a 07 WRX and have been readin this post.
Try to look at it this way. You have nissan right? then you have nismo. Nismo tunes cars for nissan, and makes parts for them. There are versions of nissans that are tuned by nismo and have nismo logos on them(some sentras have them and there are Nismo 350Z's as well as Skylines). Now with Subaru, thier division is STI. Same applies. STI is not really a car its a WRX that has been tuned by Subarus performance division. For example if you take the name STI and say it out, it wouldnt make sense. Cause no one would say "hey look at that new 2007 Subaru Technica Institute!" Its more like its a WRX that has a badge showing the company that tuned it and manufactured alot of the parts in it. So if a wrx (which is what a STi IS, a WRX STI) uses the STi emblem it has every right to especially if it has alot of STi parts in it. PERSONALLY i would put it on only after installing alot of STi parts. But frankly what i think would be AWESOME, Is if us WRX owners could get us some of the "tuned by STI" badges that they have in australia or whatever. Cause that would be more "technically acurate".
just my 2 cents.
Im new here but i just bought a 07 WRX and have been readin this post.
Try to look at it this way. You have nissan right? then you have nismo. Nismo tunes cars for nissan, and makes parts for them. There are versions of nissans that are tuned by nismo and have nismo logos on them(some sentras have them and there are Nismo 350Z's as well as Skylines). Now with Subaru, thier division is STI. Same applies. STI is not really a car its a WRX that has been tuned by Subarus performance division. For example if you take the name STI and say it out, it wouldnt make sense. Cause no one would say "hey look at that new 2007 Subaru Technica Institute!" Its more like its a WRX that has a badge showing the company that tuned it and manufactured alot of the parts in it. So if a wrx (which is what a STi IS, a WRX STI) uses the STi emblem it has every right to especially if it has alot of STi parts in it. PERSONALLY i would put it on only after installing alot of STi parts. But frankly what i think would be AWESOME, Is if us WRX owners could get us some of the "tuned by STI" badges that they have in australia or whatever. Cause that would be more "technically acurate".
just my 2 cents.
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