| jftam | 10-24-2003 09:52 PM |
Sti front corners on '04 Wagon
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So I finally put on a set of the Sti front corners on my '04 wagon a couple of days ago. Here are the results:
[IMG]http://members.shaw.ca/jftam/wrx/wrx_new_corners2.jpg[/IMG]
I should probably lead off with this warning:
[b]'04 WRX Wagon and Sedan bumpers are not the same.
Extensive modifications were required to the corner pieces.
The end result still did not fit as intended by FHI engineers and there are still gaps.[/b]
[IMG]http://members.shaw.ca/jftam/wrx/corner_gaps.jpg[/IMG]
Instructions are as follows: [b][i]UPDATED BELOW[/b][/i]
1. Start by reading jacobsen1's little write up here:
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=406763[/url]
I've borrowed and modified one of his pics for illustration purposes, hope he doesn't mind.
[IMG]http://members.shaw.ca/jftam/wrx/jacobsen1mod.jpg[/IMG]
2. Remove clips shown at 1
3. Cut out and sand the clip housings.
The housings are held in by 2 plastic posts shown at 2.
4. OPTIONAL STEP: Cut out the raised section shown at 3.
There is no mating hole in the bumper for this piece and it MAY create a slight interference.
5. Cut off the side of the piece shown at 4.
The amount to cut off is up to you, but I cut the entire length.
SEE BELOW for an explanation of why this must be done.
The cut edge was sanded and I added a piece of generic door moulding / edge protector I found at Canadian Tire.
6. The 3 tabs shown at 5 should be kept and matching holes cut in the bumper.
However, lining up the holes in the bumper to the tabs may be very difficult.
I had cut my tabs off, due to some errors I had done and the top is being held in by some double sided tape.
The tabs would have made it much more secure.
7. Apply strips of double sided tape to the top, left and right sides. Make sure to clean really well beforehand. I recommend using rubbing alcohol (99%) as the final cleaning step.
[b]NOTE: For those who decide to keep the tabs I do not know which mounting sequence produces the least gap.[/b]
7. Attach the corner piece at Location C first using one of the black clips that are in the bumper already.
8. Attach at Location A in the same way.
9. Press the top part onto the bumper. Keep pressure on for 2-3 minutes.
HTH and if someone comes up with a better method please post it!
P.S. Thanks to SubaruWrex for his help!
[IMG]http://members.shaw.ca/jftam/wrx/wrx_new_corners2.jpg[/IMG]
I should probably lead off with this warning:
[b]'04 WRX Wagon and Sedan bumpers are not the same.
Extensive modifications were required to the corner pieces.
The end result still did not fit as intended by FHI engineers and there are still gaps.[/b]
[IMG]http://members.shaw.ca/jftam/wrx/corner_gaps.jpg[/IMG]
Instructions are as follows: [b][i]UPDATED BELOW[/b][/i]
1. Start by reading jacobsen1's little write up here:
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=406763[/url]
I've borrowed and modified one of his pics for illustration purposes, hope he doesn't mind.
[IMG]http://members.shaw.ca/jftam/wrx/jacobsen1mod.jpg[/IMG]
2. Remove clips shown at 1
3. Cut out and sand the clip housings.
The housings are held in by 2 plastic posts shown at 2.
4. OPTIONAL STEP: Cut out the raised section shown at 3.
There is no mating hole in the bumper for this piece and it MAY create a slight interference.
5. Cut off the side of the piece shown at 4.
The amount to cut off is up to you, but I cut the entire length.
SEE BELOW for an explanation of why this must be done.
The cut edge was sanded and I added a piece of generic door moulding / edge protector I found at Canadian Tire.
6. The 3 tabs shown at 5 should be kept and matching holes cut in the bumper.
However, lining up the holes in the bumper to the tabs may be very difficult.
I had cut my tabs off, due to some errors I had done and the top is being held in by some double sided tape.
The tabs would have made it much more secure.
7. Apply strips of double sided tape to the top, left and right sides. Make sure to clean really well beforehand. I recommend using rubbing alcohol (99%) as the final cleaning step.
[b]NOTE: For those who decide to keep the tabs I do not know which mounting sequence produces the least gap.[/b]
7. Attach the corner piece at Location C first using one of the black clips that are in the bumper already.
8. Attach at Location A in the same way.
9. Press the top part onto the bumper. Keep pressure on for 2-3 minutes.
HTH and if someone comes up with a better method please post it!
P.S. Thanks to SubaruWrex for his help!
| slater | 10-24-2003 10:32 PM |
Re: Sti front corners on '04 Wagons
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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by jftam [/i]
[B]5. Cut off the side of the piece shown at 4.
The amount to cut off is up to you, but I cut the entire length.
SEE BELOW for an explanation of why did must be done.
[/B][/QUOTE]
did i miss something, or did you not explain this part? i'm assuming it is because they're too long or too short, but i'm still curious to find out why. :)
thanks again for all of your work!
peter
[B]5. Cut off the side of the piece shown at 4.
The amount to cut off is up to you, but I cut the entire length.
SEE BELOW for an explanation of why did must be done.
[/B][/QUOTE]
did i miss something, or did you not explain this part? i'm assuming it is because they're too long or too short, but i'm still curious to find out why. :)
thanks again for all of your work!
peter
| jftam | 10-24-2003 10:42 PM |
Re: Re: Sti front corners on '04 Wagons
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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by slater [/i]
[B]did i miss something, or did you not explain this part? i'm assuming it is because they're too long or too short, but i'm still curious to find out why. :)
thanks again for all of your work!
peter [/B][/QUOTE]
Sorry, meant to edit that SEE below part, but for some reason I didn't have an edit option when the post was 1st created.
But to answer the question.... you don't have to cut the entire length if you want to shape that section to perfectly fit against the bumper. That way you might be able to do without the door moulding.
It seemed like a lot of work for probably minimal visual improvement.
Recommended for sculptors only in other words. :D
Also, should have added that Arrow B points to alternative location to Arrow C. However, I found that Arrow B produced a larger gap than Arrow C.
[B]did i miss something, or did you not explain this part? i'm assuming it is because they're too long or too short, but i'm still curious to find out why. :)
thanks again for all of your work!
peter [/B][/QUOTE]
Sorry, meant to edit that SEE below part, but for some reason I didn't have an edit option when the post was 1st created.
But to answer the question.... you don't have to cut the entire length if you want to shape that section to perfectly fit against the bumper. That way you might be able to do without the door moulding.
It seemed like a lot of work for probably minimal visual improvement.
Recommended for sculptors only in other words. :D
Also, should have added that Arrow B points to alternative location to Arrow C. However, I found that Arrow B produced a larger gap than Arrow C.
| slater | 10-24-2003 10:49 PM |
so, obviously it does not fit around the edge of the bumper and utilize the two mounting holes in the bumper? is it too long, or too short?
thanks! :)
peter
thanks! :)
peter
| jftam | 10-24-2003 10:55 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by slater [/i]
[B]so, obviously it does not fit around the edge of the bumper and utilize the two mounting holes in the bumper? is it too long, or too short?
thanks! :)
peter [/B][/QUOTE]
ohhhh.... sorry, reading comprehension must a be a bit off today...
The corner piece is too short for the wagon bumper. If you look at the close up pic, top right shot... the black moulding I added is the location of the side piece on the sti corner.... did that make any sense?
AND the bottom mounting hole is in a different location.
[B]so, obviously it does not fit around the edge of the bumper and utilize the two mounting holes in the bumper? is it too long, or too short?
thanks! :)
peter [/B][/QUOTE]
ohhhh.... sorry, reading comprehension must a be a bit off today...
The corner piece is too short for the wagon bumper. If you look at the close up pic, top right shot... the black moulding I added is the location of the side piece on the sti corner.... did that make any sense?
AND the bottom mounting hole is in a different location.
| yjack | 10-24-2003 11:01 PM |
This sux.. this means no sedan kit for wagon again.. I guess the only option left for me is the JDM lip for 425$.
| slater | 10-24-2003 11:03 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by jftam [/i]
[B]ohhhh.... sorry, reading comprehension must a be a bit off today...
The corner piece is too short for the wagon bumper. If you look at the close up pic, top right shot... the black moulding I added is the location of the side piece on the sti corner.... did that make any sense?
AND the bottom mounting hole is in a different location. [/B][/QUOTE]
interesting... so i wonder what the mounting holes in the bumper are for? the JDM lip?
peter
[B]ohhhh.... sorry, reading comprehension must a be a bit off today...
The corner piece is too short for the wagon bumper. If you look at the close up pic, top right shot... the black moulding I added is the location of the side piece on the sti corner.... did that make any sense?
AND the bottom mounting hole is in a different location. [/B][/QUOTE]
interesting... so i wonder what the mounting holes in the bumper are for? the JDM lip?
peter
| yjack | 10-24-2003 11:08 PM |
[img]http://www.gruppe-s.com/Subaru/subext/04WGNLip.jpg[/img]
probably for this..
probably for this..
| slater | 10-24-2003 11:11 PM |
yeah, but it doesn't explain the upper hole, used by the STi corner splitters...
plus, i think that lip is ugly. :(
peter
plus, i think that lip is ugly. :(
peter
| SubaruWrex | 10-25-2003 01:50 AM |
haha... just saw that you posted this!
I agree with jftam... it was a chore to get these on... the sedan was an adventure as well.. but once you've done one side, the other side will only take you 20% of the time...
but for wagons, it took some good hard work from jftam to get those to fit... but I think the finished product is very stock-like.. and a great mod... if you've got the skills and patience... =D
I agree with jftam... it was a chore to get these on... the sedan was an adventure as well.. but once you've done one side, the other side will only take you 20% of the time...
but for wagons, it took some good hard work from jftam to get those to fit... but I think the finished product is very stock-like.. and a great mod... if you've got the skills and patience... =D
| minh | 10-25-2003 10:50 AM |
great write-up. what would happen if you had tried to fit the rear of the splitter to completely cover the bumper? (as it does on the sedan), would the curve of the splitter not match with the bumper then? it almost looks like if you pulled the splitter back the 1/2" or so to completely cover the bumper, the gap to the right of "C" would disappear. but then again I'm sure you tried that and it didn't fit or something. maybe "A" then doesn't line up?
I assume that using mounting clips #1 would require drilling into the bumper. even with the hassle of modification, I still think it looks good...
If I wanted a perfect fit, I guess I'd have to go with JDM wagon lip (might look better on a black wagon). but the $300 difference might be worth the little gap, and less than perfect fit (probably less noticable on black wagon).
I assume that using mounting clips #1 would require drilling into the bumper. even with the hassle of modification, I still think it looks good...
If I wanted a perfect fit, I guess I'd have to go with JDM wagon lip (might look better on a black wagon). but the $300 difference might be worth the little gap, and less than perfect fit (probably less noticable on black wagon).
| jftam | 10-25-2003 03:13 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by minh [/i]
great write-up. what would happen if you had tried to fit the rear of the splitter to completely cover the bumper? (as it does on the sedan), would the curve of the splitter not match with the bumper then?
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Yup the curvature is wrong. I tried the fit the rear of the splitter 1st, before any cutting, but NONE of the holes on the bottom would line up to allow me to clip it in.
Also, I think the wheel well would look slightly unbalance if you put the splitter on without cutting.
[quote]
it almost looks like if you pulled the splitter back the 1/2" or so to completely cover the bumper, the gap to the right of "C" would disappear. but then again I'm sure you tried that and it didn't fit or something. maybe "A" then doesn't line up? [/quote]
Yup, that's exactly the problem. If the front gap is a problem, I guess you could drill matching holes on the bottom of the splitter and bumper.
[quote]
I assume that using mounting clips #1 would require drilling into the bumper. even with the hassle of modification, I still think it looks good...
[/quote]
Actually the housings at 2 have matching recesses on the STi bumper. Not removing the housing creates a 1/4" gap on that edge.... as SubaruWrex found out to his frustration :) (we can laugh about that now)
[quote]
If I wanted a perfect fit, I guess I'd have to go with JDM wagon lip (might look better on a black wagon). but the $300 difference might be worth the little gap, and less than perfect fit (probably less noticable on black wagon). [/B][/QUOTE]
I've seen JDM lips on sedans and if the shape is similar, then the lips give the car a slight "snow plow" look. I'm not sure the lips are similar, but I'm not spending USD$450 to find out.
Yup, the extra $300 isn't worth it IMO for a non-show car and it's unnoticable unless you're really looking for the difference.
great write-up. what would happen if you had tried to fit the rear of the splitter to completely cover the bumper? (as it does on the sedan), would the curve of the splitter not match with the bumper then?
[/quote]
Yup the curvature is wrong. I tried the fit the rear of the splitter 1st, before any cutting, but NONE of the holes on the bottom would line up to allow me to clip it in.
Also, I think the wheel well would look slightly unbalance if you put the splitter on without cutting.
[quote]
it almost looks like if you pulled the splitter back the 1/2" or so to completely cover the bumper, the gap to the right of "C" would disappear. but then again I'm sure you tried that and it didn't fit or something. maybe "A" then doesn't line up? [/quote]
Yup, that's exactly the problem. If the front gap is a problem, I guess you could drill matching holes on the bottom of the splitter and bumper.
[quote]
I assume that using mounting clips #1 would require drilling into the bumper. even with the hassle of modification, I still think it looks good...
[/quote]
Actually the housings at 2 have matching recesses on the STi bumper. Not removing the housing creates a 1/4" gap on that edge.... as SubaruWrex found out to his frustration :) (we can laugh about that now)
[quote]
If I wanted a perfect fit, I guess I'd have to go with JDM wagon lip (might look better on a black wagon). but the $300 difference might be worth the little gap, and less than perfect fit (probably less noticable on black wagon). [/B][/QUOTE]
I've seen JDM lips on sedans and if the shape is similar, then the lips give the car a slight "snow plow" look. I'm not sure the lips are similar, but I'm not spending USD$450 to find out.
Yup, the extra $300 isn't worth it IMO for a non-show car and it's unnoticable unless you're really looking for the difference.
| jftam | 10-27-2003 07:38 PM |
Update
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[b]Update[/b]
So the top of the splitter came off on one side over the weekend and I decided to start from scratch on how to mount the darn things on.
I think I may have found a better way, as I now have no gap in the front and even less gap in the back.
Only problem is that there is no more clip at A and it's being held on by some doublesided tape for now. Feels REAL solid though, even with just the tape.
Here's what I did:
1. Remove clip at A and C
2. Remove all double sided tape
3. With rubbing alcohol, thoroughly clean gap on bumper shown in arrows below.
4. Also clean mating surface on Sti splitter.
5. Clean the area on the Sti splitter where the clip at A would have gone. Apply double-sided tape to this area on the splitter, but keep the backing on to be removed later.
NOTE: a double sided tape with a foam substrate is highly recommended... with as strong an adhesive as possible of course
6. Clean the mating surface underneath the bumper.
7. Apply double sided tape into the gap shown below with the arrows. Once again, do not remove backing yet.
IMO, it's more important to have tape in the gap than to have it on the sides.
8. Attach clip at B.
9. Check the fit of the splitter and see how you would fit the top into the gap.
10. Remove backing from tape at the gap and attach the top
11. Continue to apply pressure for 2-3 minutes.
12. Remove backing at A and press together.
If you had kept the tabs on the splitter, you can probably skip steps 7 to 11.
Hope this helps. Now I just have to find a way to mechanically attach the bumper and splitter at A.... just not very comfortable with only double sided tape there even though it seems to be holding extremely well.
The results:
So the top of the splitter came off on one side over the weekend and I decided to start from scratch on how to mount the darn things on.
I think I may have found a better way, as I now have no gap in the front and even less gap in the back.
Only problem is that there is no more clip at A and it's being held on by some doublesided tape for now. Feels REAL solid though, even with just the tape.
Here's what I did:
1. Remove clip at A and C
2. Remove all double sided tape
3. With rubbing alcohol, thoroughly clean gap on bumper shown in arrows below.
4. Also clean mating surface on Sti splitter.
5. Clean the area on the Sti splitter where the clip at A would have gone. Apply double-sided tape to this area on the splitter, but keep the backing on to be removed later.
NOTE: a double sided tape with a foam substrate is highly recommended... with as strong an adhesive as possible of course
6. Clean the mating surface underneath the bumper.
7. Apply double sided tape into the gap shown below with the arrows. Once again, do not remove backing yet.
IMO, it's more important to have tape in the gap than to have it on the sides.
8. Attach clip at B.
9. Check the fit of the splitter and see how you would fit the top into the gap.
10. Remove backing from tape at the gap and attach the top
11. Continue to apply pressure for 2-3 minutes.
12. Remove backing at A and press together.
If you had kept the tabs on the splitter, you can probably skip steps 7 to 11.
Hope this helps. Now I just have to find a way to mechanically attach the bumper and splitter at A.... just not very comfortable with only double sided tape there even though it seems to be holding extremely well.
The results:
| minh | 10-27-2003 07:47 PM |
nice. looks better, especially if you got rid of the gap in the front... keep us posted on the details! I can't wait to do this to my wagon (which is on order cause I wanted no options). any day now... BTW, where did you get the UK17s? looks great.
| jftam | 10-27-2003 08:05 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by minh [/i]
[B]nice. looks better, especially if you got rid of the gap in the front... keep us posted on the details! I can't wait to do this to my wagon (which is on order cause I wanted no options). any day now... BTW, where did you get the UK17s? looks great. [/B][/QUOTE]
Edited for instructions above.
My UK17's are actually used rims from a JDM Legacy GT-B.
I bought them off Benjamin Tang (NASIOC member and local Vancouver guy) when he upgraded to 18" Advan RG's (the lucky bastard :D)
I believe [url]www.vividracing.com[/url] sells used sets. They come in three colours if I'm not mistaken, gold, bright silver, and anthracite (grey with a bronze tint). Mine are anthracite... trying not to attract too much attention... he says while driving a bright blue car ;)
[B]nice. looks better, especially if you got rid of the gap in the front... keep us posted on the details! I can't wait to do this to my wagon (which is on order cause I wanted no options). any day now... BTW, where did you get the UK17s? looks great. [/B][/QUOTE]
Edited for instructions above.
My UK17's are actually used rims from a JDM Legacy GT-B.
I bought them off Benjamin Tang (NASIOC member and local Vancouver guy) when he upgraded to 18" Advan RG's (the lucky bastard :D)
I believe [url]www.vividracing.com[/url] sells used sets. They come in three colours if I'm not mistaken, gold, bright silver, and anthracite (grey with a bronze tint). Mine are anthracite... trying not to attract too much attention... he says while driving a bright blue car ;)
| manchvegasuruguayguy | 10-27-2003 09:50 PM |
I have a question , why wouldn`t you have bought the metal brackets that are what those things are supposed to held on with, and the clips and hardware that also help with the installation . Am I safe in guessing that the majority of those are held on with doublesided tape !!! I`m not doubting that the bumper covers "might" be slightly different from the sedan , I will double check that and get back to you . But the brackets are made to evenly distribute the weight of the spoilers and evenly distribute the pressure from the wind through the thicker sturdier bumper cover while pulling the gap out . I also bought them to install on my 04 wrx , I was gonna pull the front cover off and work on it on couple of saw horses. the top tabs need three slits drilled in the groove, and then you drill the other 3 or 4 holes for the side clips install the metal support brackets, install all the clips on the backside and reinstall the front cover .But I`m picking up my STI tommoro . If I can give you some advise , Try asking a subaru parts guy how they are held on a STI , they can print you a picture with all the bracketry and all the clips before you go chopping mounting points to doubleside tape the things on your ride man . Sorry if this rude or raggy , didn`t want it to sound that way :furious: :D
| jftam | 10-28-2003 02:22 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by manchvegasuruguayguy [/i]
I have a question , why wouldn`t you have bought the metal brackets that are what those things are supposed to held on with, and the clips and hardware that also help with the installation.[/quote]
[quote] But the brackets are made to evenly distribute the weight of the spoilers and evenly distribute the pressure from the wind through the thicker sturdier bumper cover while pulling the gap out.[/quote]
I bought them from a local Subie dealer and specifically asked for all mounting hardware. They did not include the metal brackets. I doubt I would have used them regardless. I wouldn't want to cut SIX 1" x 1/2" holes in my bumper.
I'll be honest, I'm doing this for cosmetic purposes only. I'm not going to take my car to the track, so the highest speed the cover might see is 140 kph (88 mph). With the gap in the front now eliminated and once I have an anchor at point A, I'll feel pretty secure.
As for the clips, they are not needed unless you plan on drilling holes in the bottom of the bumper. The wagons come with 3 clips per side already and at most you might be able to use 2 of them.
[quote]
Am I safe in guessing that the majority of those are held on with doublesided tape !!! [/quote]
I'm not completely happy with the doublesided tape either, but at this point I'm not ready to do something permanent to the covers like using epoxy or drilling holes for clips.
[quote]I`m not doubting that the bumper covers "might" be slightly different from the sedan , I will double check that and get back to you .[/quote]
As someone who tried to fit the covers on without modifying them, I can tell you that they DO NOT fit.
[quote]<snip> But I`m picking up my STI tommoro.[/quote]
Good luck with the new ride. If want to swap your 6-speed for my much better stock 5-speed let me know ;) Heck might as well throw in that gas guzzler 2.5L engine as well. :lol:
[quote] If I can give you some advise , Try asking a subaru parts guy how they are held on a STI , they can print you a picture with all the bracketry and all the clips before you go chopping mounting points to doubleside tape the things on your ride man . Sorry if this rude or raggy , didn`t want it to sound that way :furious: :D [/B][/QUOTE]
As long as it's not the parts guy at [url]www.subaruwrxparts.com[/url] (a web store for a Subie dealer on the east coast) who told me " only difference in sedan and wagon bumpers will be the middle section by the grille ". I guess he forgot to mention that I'd be missing 2 clip mounting points on the bottom and one of the mounting points on the rear is in a totally different location :rolleyes:
Oh well, i could've returned the covers when I found out they didn't fit, but I thought "what the heck... it'll be different"
I have a question , why wouldn`t you have bought the metal brackets that are what those things are supposed to held on with, and the clips and hardware that also help with the installation.[/quote]
[quote] But the brackets are made to evenly distribute the weight of the spoilers and evenly distribute the pressure from the wind through the thicker sturdier bumper cover while pulling the gap out.[/quote]
I bought them from a local Subie dealer and specifically asked for all mounting hardware. They did not include the metal brackets. I doubt I would have used them regardless. I wouldn't want to cut SIX 1" x 1/2" holes in my bumper.
I'll be honest, I'm doing this for cosmetic purposes only. I'm not going to take my car to the track, so the highest speed the cover might see is 140 kph (88 mph). With the gap in the front now eliminated and once I have an anchor at point A, I'll feel pretty secure.
As for the clips, they are not needed unless you plan on drilling holes in the bottom of the bumper. The wagons come with 3 clips per side already and at most you might be able to use 2 of them.
[quote]
Am I safe in guessing that the majority of those are held on with doublesided tape !!! [/quote]
I'm not completely happy with the doublesided tape either, but at this point I'm not ready to do something permanent to the covers like using epoxy or drilling holes for clips.
[quote]I`m not doubting that the bumper covers "might" be slightly different from the sedan , I will double check that and get back to you .[/quote]
As someone who tried to fit the covers on without modifying them, I can tell you that they DO NOT fit.
[quote]<snip> But I`m picking up my STI tommoro.[/quote]
Good luck with the new ride. If want to swap your 6-speed for my much better stock 5-speed let me know ;) Heck might as well throw in that gas guzzler 2.5L engine as well. :lol:
[quote] If I can give you some advise , Try asking a subaru parts guy how they are held on a STI , they can print you a picture with all the bracketry and all the clips before you go chopping mounting points to doubleside tape the things on your ride man . Sorry if this rude or raggy , didn`t want it to sound that way :furious: :D [/B][/QUOTE]
As long as it's not the parts guy at [url]www.subaruwrxparts.com[/url] (a web store for a Subie dealer on the east coast) who told me " only difference in sedan and wagon bumpers will be the middle section by the grille ". I guess he forgot to mention that I'd be missing 2 clip mounting points on the bottom and one of the mounting points on the rear is in a totally different location :rolleyes:
Oh well, i could've returned the covers when I found out they didn't fit, but I thought "what the heck... it'll be different"
| manchvegasuruguayguy | 10-28-2003 07:26 PM |
I was just gonna ask you if you wanted to swap me trannys :lol:
and while we were at it, it`s kinda bad on gas can you swap the engine out too:banana: . Either way your mods make you ride look even better . All you need is a set of gold bbs STI wheels for it and an STI hood scoop , make it one- off Canadian model STI wagon !!:banana: :disco: I bought a STI scoop from the dealer for my old 04 wrx for $120.00 unpainted . But please don`t install it with doublesided tape :huh: . That would look BADD on a wrb wagon !! I did check with my buddy that works Suby parts in Nashua and you were correct on the covers being different from the sedan to the wagon , Sorry for questioning you. The illistration is the same the just have different part #`s for all 4 models . Now that I think about it a Canadian model STI wagon would be really cool !! Good Luck
Dan
and while we were at it, it`s kinda bad on gas can you swap the engine out too:banana: . Either way your mods make you ride look even better . All you need is a set of gold bbs STI wheels for it and an STI hood scoop , make it one- off Canadian model STI wagon !!:banana: :disco: I bought a STI scoop from the dealer for my old 04 wrx for $120.00 unpainted . But please don`t install it with doublesided tape :huh: . That would look BADD on a wrb wagon !! I did check with my buddy that works Suby parts in Nashua and you were correct on the covers being different from the sedan to the wagon , Sorry for questioning you. The illistration is the same the just have different part #`s for all 4 models . Now that I think about it a Canadian model STI wagon would be really cool !! Good Luck
Dan
| ShapeShifterz | 05-05-2004 04:14 PM |
Sorry for bringing this post back up from the dead, but is it possible to swap an STi or Sedan bumper cover onto a wagon to have the side splitters fit? It might seem a little out there, but i'm sure a cheap used bumper cover would eventually surface somewhere out there.
| 04Flatfour_wagon | 05-05-2004 06:53 PM |
[URL=http://www.wrxfanatics.com/index.php?showtopic=11381]please click here[/URL]
And if you're not a memeber there, then JOIN!
-Justin
And if you're not a memeber there, then JOIN!
-Justin
| ShapeShifterz | 05-06-2004 01:43 AM |
Nice find. Thanks! That is one of the nicest wagons i've seen to date.
| 04Flatfour_wagon | 05-06-2004 01:48 AM |
guess he did the full front from a sedan..including bumper and fenders
--Justin
--Justin
| jacobsen1_ | 05-28-2004 11:39 AM |
Re: Sti front corners on '04 Wagon
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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by jftam [/i]
[B]
1. Start by reading jacobsen1's little write up here:
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=406763[/url]
I've borrowed and modified one of his pics for illustration purposes, hope he doesn't mind.
[IMG]http://members.shaw.ca/jftam/wrx/jacobsen1mod.jpg[/IMG] [/B][/QUOTE]
No problem at all! Do you have any better shots of the finished product? I want to see how it came out. Glad to be of some assistance.
Ben
[B]
1. Start by reading jacobsen1's little write up here:
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=406763[/url]
I've borrowed and modified one of his pics for illustration purposes, hope he doesn't mind.
[IMG]http://members.shaw.ca/jftam/wrx/jacobsen1mod.jpg[/IMG] [/B][/QUOTE]
No problem at all! Do you have any better shots of the finished product? I want to see how it came out. Glad to be of some assistance.
Ben
| jftam | 05-28-2004 07:08 PM |
Re: Re: Sti front corners on '04 Wagon
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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by jacobsen1 [/i]
[B]No problem at all! Do you have any better shots of the finished product? I want to see how it came out. Glad to be of some assistance.
Ben [/B][/QUOTE]
Posted elsewhere in the forums:
Added Sti fog covers.
[img]http://members.shaw.ca/jftam/wrx/wrx_front_qtr1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://members.shaw.ca/jftam/wrx/wrx_side.jpg[/img]
Not sure if these are any better. For bandwidth reasons, I don't want to post pics that are too big.
We've got a big meet coming up tomorrow in Vancouver, so I'll take a few more pics then. Any requests?
[B]No problem at all! Do you have any better shots of the finished product? I want to see how it came out. Glad to be of some assistance.
Ben [/B][/QUOTE]
Posted elsewhere in the forums:
Added Sti fog covers.
[img]http://members.shaw.ca/jftam/wrx/wrx_front_qtr1.jpg[/img]
[img]http://members.shaw.ca/jftam/wrx/wrx_side.jpg[/img]
Not sure if these are any better. For bandwidth reasons, I don't want to post pics that are too big.
We've got a big meet coming up tomorrow in Vancouver, so I'll take a few more pics then. Any requests?
| blueteamno | 12-28-2004 01:00 PM |
has anyone else tried putting the splitters on their wagon?
i saw this car on clubwrx.net and it seems like they went on fine...
[url]http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showthread.php?t=65278[/url]
i saw this car on clubwrx.net and it seems like they went on fine...
[url]http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showthread.php?t=65278[/url]
| kungfooren | 01-07-2005 12:25 AM |
yeh. the guy even said they went on perfectly. wondering if that was after extensive mods. hehe.
any more input?
[url]http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29368&stc=1[/url]
the fitment looks awsome in that pic.
If they fit like that.. i'm ordering tonight. haha.
-jeffrey
any more input?
[url]http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29368&stc=1[/url]
the fitment looks awsome in that pic.
If they fit like that.. i'm ordering tonight. haha.
-jeffrey
| humara | 01-14-2005 07:41 PM |
dont fit right.
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[QUOTE=blueteamno]has anyone else tried putting the splitters on their wagon?
i saw this car on clubwrx.net and it seems like they went on fine...
[url]http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showthread.php?t=65278[/url][/QUOTE]
hope you didn't order them yet.
the sedan and wagon bumpers are different enough to cause gaps and other issues. it'll look good in pics. just not perfect in person.
[img]http://members.shaw.ca/jftam/wrx/corner_gaps.jpg[/img]
i saw this car on clubwrx.net and it seems like they went on fine...
[url]http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showthread.php?t=65278[/url][/QUOTE]
hope you didn't order them yet.
the sedan and wagon bumpers are different enough to cause gaps and other issues. it'll look good in pics. just not perfect in person.
[img]http://members.shaw.ca/jftam/wrx/corner_gaps.jpg[/img]
| kungfooren | 01-14-2005 10:39 PM |
ugh. totally blows. Why can't they make stuff for wagons?
| ScoobyNubieToo! | 01-15-2005 12:20 AM |
Here's pics of my wagon's splitters:
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/708000-708999/708918_11.jpg[/img]
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/708000-708999/708918_13.jpg[/img]
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/708000-708999/708918_29.jpg[/img]
Here's a link to my very breif how to:
[url]http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/708918/2[/url]
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/708000-708999/708918_11.jpg[/img]
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/708000-708999/708918_13.jpg[/img]
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/708000-708999/708918_29.jpg[/img]
Here's a link to my very breif how to:
[url]http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/708918/2[/url]
| emnm79 | 01-15-2005 01:25 AM |
nice :)
| kungfooren | 01-15-2005 01:40 AM |
damn. nice fit. Looks real good. im soo lost.
| humara | 01-15-2005 04:28 AM |
[QUOTE=ScoobyNubieToo!]Here's pics of my wagon's splitters:
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/708000-708999/708918_11.jpg[/img]
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/708000-708999/708918_13.jpg[/img]
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/708000-708999/708918_29.jpg[/img]
Here's a link to my very breif how to:
[url]http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/708918/2[/url][/QUOTE]
wow. much better fit than the previous examples. Can you get some more pics of the farthest back part of the bumper, the part by the tire? I have to say, I'm pretty darn impressed.
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/708000-708999/708918_11.jpg[/img]
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/708000-708999/708918_13.jpg[/img]
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/708000-708999/708918_29.jpg[/img]
Here's a link to my very breif how to:
[url]http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/708918/2[/url][/QUOTE]
wow. much better fit than the previous examples. Can you get some more pics of the farthest back part of the bumper, the part by the tire? I have to say, I'm pretty darn impressed.
| ScoobyNubieToo! | 01-15-2005 09:49 AM |
[QUOTE=humara]wow. much better fit than the previous examples. Can you get some more pics of the farthest back part of the bumper, the part by the tire? I have to say, I'm pretty darn impressed.[/QUOTE]
Thank you very much! It's a nice sunny (but cold) day down here so I'll try to get some close pics of the crucial areas for you.
Thank you very much! It's a nice sunny (but cold) day down here so I'll try to get some close pics of the crucial areas for you.
| JGard | 01-15-2005 11:19 AM |
damn, and here I thought they'd be a sure fit. I've been wanting to get these, but I'm glad I've put off this purchase. Thanks for the write up.
| kungfooren | 01-15-2005 11:40 AM |
hmm.. they are like 120 bucks right?
| ScoobyNubieToo! | 01-15-2005 03:08 PM |
[QUOTE=kungfooren]hmm.. they are like 120 bucks right?[/QUOTE]
Yep. Ravspec sell them for that and they ship quick
Yep. Ravspec sell them for that and they ship quick
| ScoobyNubieToo! | 01-15-2005 03:10 PM |
[QUOTE=JGard]damn, and here I thought they'd be a sure fit. I've been wanting to get these, but I'm glad I've put off this purchase. Thanks for the write up.[/QUOTE]
I'm pretty happy with the way mine fit...
I'm pretty happy with the way mine fit...
| ScoobyNubieToo! | 01-15-2005 04:10 PM |
[QUOTE=ScoobyNubieToo!]Thank you very much! It's a nice sunny (but cold) day down here so I'll try to get some close pics of the crucial areas for you.[/QUOTE]Here ya go. It was too cold to wash my car for the pics so excuse the dirt and the wax residue from my last bad wax job:
[IMG]http://img71.exs.cx/img71/1995/10007939mr.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img71.exs.cx/img71/2232/10007963kx.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img71.exs.cx/img71/8440/10008071ts.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img71.exs.cx/img71/6719/10008131fi.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img71.exs.cx/img71/1995/10007939mr.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img71.exs.cx/img71/2232/10007963kx.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img71.exs.cx/img71/8440/10008071ts.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img71.exs.cx/img71/6719/10008131fi.jpg[/IMG]
| kungfooren | 01-15-2005 07:06 PM |
wow. that fits pretty nicely. thanks
| jftam | 01-15-2005 09:07 PM |
Hey thanks for posting this alternate method!
I still like my final config better :p, but yours looks pretty good.
I still like my final config better :p, but yours looks pretty good.
| AWDPilot | 03-26-2005 07:00 PM |
jftam, where did you get your stripping for the back edge from? I am looking to do this tomorrow.
| jftam | 03-27-2005 01:11 AM |
[QUOTE=gibjer]jftam, where did you get your stripping for the back edge from? I am looking to do this tomorrow.[/QUOTE]
I got it at an autoparts store (Canadian Tire). It's sold as molding to protect the door edges.
I made one change to the setup, the double sided tape at A has been removed. Instead I've drilled a hole (~1/4") in the splitters at A to match the one in the bumper. Then I used a zip tie.
Before you try my method, you may want to dry fit ScoobyNubieToo!'s method. Once you do mine, there's no going back :D.
Good luck,
Jim
I got it at an autoparts store (Canadian Tire). It's sold as molding to protect the door edges.
I made one change to the setup, the double sided tape at A has been removed. Instead I've drilled a hole (~1/4") in the splitters at A to match the one in the bumper. Then I used a zip tie.
Before you try my method, you may want to dry fit ScoobyNubieToo!'s method. Once you do mine, there's no going back :D.
Good luck,
Jim
| AWDPilot | 03-27-2005 03:23 PM |
Well, I followed jtams instructions, worked out exactly as I expected. Since I was against cutting holes in my bumper, looking back, even though it's been a day, I wish I have cut the slots for the tabs in the crease ... oh well :)
Results
[img]http://www.jeremykeith.com/images/P3270089.JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.jeremykeith.com/images/P3270090.JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.jeremykeith.com/images/P3270091.JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.jeremykeith.com/images/P3270092.JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.jeremykeith.com/images/P3270093.JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.jeremykeith.com/images/P3270094.JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.jeremykeith.com/images/P3270095.JPG[/img]
Results
[img]http://www.jeremykeith.com/images/P3270089.JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.jeremykeith.com/images/P3270090.JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.jeremykeith.com/images/P3270091.JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.jeremykeith.com/images/P3270092.JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.jeremykeith.com/images/P3270093.JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.jeremykeith.com/images/P3270094.JPG[/img]
[img]http://www.jeremykeith.com/images/P3270095.JPG[/img]
| jftam | 03-28-2005 12:18 AM |
Looking good!
Only one comment. Is the splitter sitting flush against the bumper skin? It looks like from this photo that the rubber stripping is off the bumper.
[QUOTE=gibjer]
[img]http://www.jeremykeith.com/images/P3270092.JPG[/img]
[/QUOTE]
Only one comment. Is the splitter sitting flush against the bumper skin? It looks like from this photo that the rubber stripping is off the bumper.
[QUOTE=gibjer]
[img]http://www.jeremykeith.com/images/P3270092.JPG[/img]
[/QUOTE]
| AWDPilot | 03-28-2005 07:47 AM |
it's a little off the skin unfortuneately. because I used double sided tape on the 3 plastic screw mounts, I know this is going to be a problem in highway speeds, so I will be taking them off and redoing it.
| jftam | 03-28-2005 03:17 PM |
[QUOTE=gibjer]it's a little off the skin unfortuneately. because I used double sided tape on the 3 plastic screw mounts, I know this is going to be a problem in highway speeds, so I will be taking them off and redoing it.[/QUOTE]
Do you mean these screw mounts @ 2?
[img]http://members.shaw.ca/jftam/wrx/jacobsen1mod.jpg[/img]
If so, yup, you have to completely remove them or else the splitters won't sit flush.
I must say that your cut in the back (@ 4) looks MUCH better than mine!
Do you mean these screw mounts @ 2?
[img]http://members.shaw.ca/jftam/wrx/jacobsen1mod.jpg[/img]
If so, yup, you have to completely remove them or else the splitters won't sit flush.
I must say that your cut in the back (@ 4) looks MUCH better than mine!
| AWDPilot | 03-28-2005 03:46 PM |
humm, maybe that's my issue
I have a hole role of tape, going to take it out up to highway speeds tonight, see if they survive, but will probably take them off and fix em next weekend
I have a hole role of tape, going to take it out up to highway speeds tonight, see if they survive, but will probably take them off and fix em next weekend
| blueteamno | 04-01-2005 12:00 PM |
just like jtams says.. break of the tabs and drill a few holes and they fit great!
[IMG]http://img11.exs.cx/img11/350/44.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img11.exs.cx/img11/350/44.jpg[/IMG]
| petergun | 04-01-2005 12:49 PM |
Blueteammo, nice setup. What hood are you using ? Also, did the lower-lip (black) install go easy ? Home-made mesh-grill ?
| yerrow | 09-18-2006 06:03 PM |
homemade mesh grill? intercooler?
| RuWRXcrazy2 | 11-15-2006 08:09 PM |
lol.....
| catatonik | 10-26-2007 11:40 AM |
That is a front mount intercooler. he he.:lol:
What lip did you use, and what did you do to make it fit? It looks OEM.
What lip did you use, and what did you do to make it fit? It looks OEM.
| maxipad | 12-08-2007 06:31 PM |
im bringing this back to life!!
anyone care to answer how he got the lip on there???
anyone care to answer how he got the lip on there???
| Bishop | 12-08-2007 09:52 PM |
[quote=maxipad;20324333]im bringing this back to life!!
anyone care to answer how he got the lip on there???[/quote]
it's not that hard. test fit. test fit. test fit. you'll need to drill 2 holes into the underside of the bumper. really self explanatory from there. ;)
anyone care to answer how he got the lip on there???[/quote]
it's not that hard. test fit. test fit. test fit. you'll need to drill 2 holes into the underside of the bumper. really self explanatory from there. ;)
| maxipad | 12-08-2007 10:00 PM |
ya but wat about the width? they are made for sedans... so not same size as the wagon
| yerrow | 12-08-2007 11:29 PM |
if you buy a poly-urethane lip then its pliable
| maxipad | 12-09-2007 04:47 AM |
hmmmmmmmmm...
sounds good. it wont fold or anything?
sounds good. it wont fold or anything?
| yerrow | 12-09-2007 08:02 AM |
its not like you are bending it a dramatic angle. its just a few degrees
| Bishop | 12-09-2007 12:57 PM |
[quote=maxipad;20325853]ya but wat about the width? they are made for sedans... so not same size as the wagon[/quote]
trust me you'll be fine. ;)
trust me you'll be fine. ;)
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