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That's it, I'm getting the altezza's! part 1

Sanojo 03-02-2003 12:44 AM

That's it, I'm getting the altezza's!
So I've been searching everywhere for the red/clear tail lights for my 01 RS, but I can only find 2 sights selling them for about $300. I can't afford that, that's almost the price of a good intake. So I think I'm just gonna get altezza's cause they're cheaper. I'm anti-rice but not as hardcore "stock rules" as most suby owners, I never had too much beef with the altezza lights. I think some are done well and others look like garbage. The new suby ones are alright so I wouldn't be too ashamed to put them on my car. I would rather have the red/clear lights... but I can't find them for an affordable price... so I guess I'm going to be an altezza man. Sorry to piss some of you off. Don't worry, I'm not gonna put a V-TEC sticker or light-up-winsheild-washer-nozels on my car... it will still look clean.

Sanojo!
lenyx 03-02-2003 01:00 AM

"Nasioc dot com.. it's like what the confession booth is for Catholics.. but for Subaru freaks." :D
Sanojo 03-02-2003 01:14 AM

hmmm, I guess I do feel a little better after getting that out.... I know God will forgive me.
moss 03-02-2003 01:46 AM

you know subaruwrxparts.com sells them for $210??

keith
Kostamojen 03-02-2003 01:50 AM

Altezzas mean you are automatically expelled from being "clean" :p :lol:

I concure with Moss
Ippon 03-02-2003 02:07 AM

Well that price is a whole hell of a lot better!!

Don't hate Kosta. By the way, why is it OK for the IS300 to have that look, granted its stock... but its still the same style. Why is that style good on the IS but not on any other car... I don't get that. Like I said before, it's ugly on some cars, but why the outright hate of that style... stupid.
moss 03-02-2003 02:26 AM

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SubEd 03-02-2003 07:32 AM

If money is tight, why are you even considering them?
exhondaguy 03-02-2003 07:48 AM

^ I'm with subed. If you cannot afford a certain upgrade then just don't get it and keep it stock. Never settle.
rbehny 03-02-2003 07:51 AM

why can the is300 have them? um hmm last time i checked the car was designed with them on it. It's not like they added them to the next model year to join in with the crowd.
kenchan 03-02-2003 08:40 AM

the IS is an old 'dying' platform. i never liked the tails on that car.
plus, its expensive, slow, squashy driving... is it really worth $30k+? i really dont think so. :lol:
brunetmj 03-02-2003 10:00 AM

A note about Altezzas. I own a pair and really could care less what anyone thinks. They look nice on my car. However there is a quaility issue. Condensation in the light. If I could find a higher quailty tail light that looks good I would go for it.
Gerry 03-02-2003 10:11 AM

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Bobalouy 03-02-2003 11:03 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Ippon [/i]
[B]Well that price is a whole hell of a lot better!!

Don't hate Kosta. By the way, why is it OK for the IS300 to have that look, granted its stock... but its still the same style. Why is that style good on the IS but not on any other car... I don't get that. Like I said before, it's ugly on some cars, but why the outright hate of that style... stupid. [/B][/QUOTE]

Its OK for an IS to have them because thats the car they were made for, why do you think they are called altezzas?!

Altezza = JDM IS300


Anthony C
WREcks 03-02-2003 12:44 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Ippon [/i]
[B]Well that price is a whole hell of a lot better!!

Don't hate Kosta. By the way, why is it OK for the IS300 to have that look, granted its stock... but its still the same style. Why is that style good on the IS but not on any other car... I don't get that. Like I said before, it's ugly on some cars, but why the outright hate of that style... stupid. [/B][/QUOTE]

So why do we laugh when all those civics sporting Type R badges are doing the same? Those badges do come stock on real Type Rs and look good on THOSE cars, so why the outright hate of that style... answer : It's stupid!
Handsdown 03-02-2003 01:49 PM

do what you like. if you want them on your car, you should put them on your car, who cares what other people have. btw, is there anyway to open up the stock taillight assemblies and scrape out the yellow? if you're buying new lights anyway it wouldn't hurt to try. you might just end up with exactly what you want for $0 and some tennis elbow.

Edit: after checking there isn't a way to scrape out the amber, it's the actual color of the plastic, so... yeah... i guess try that painting it red thing. or even better- smoke it out. imo that would be the best, red, white and black turns.
Ippon 03-02-2003 04:20 PM

I did say that I knew the IS came with altezza lights (and I know that altezza is the Japanese model name). Some of you need to try paying attention to what you're reading before you respond. My point is: what difference does it make? I'm sure if the next gen impreza came with that style of tail light, all you rice police would think those lights are fine... just the ones on the suby of course. Oh well, it doesn't matter. Like I said, some of them look nice and some don't. But I'll probably end up getting the red/clear ones since moss pointed out a site to get them for a decent price. Thanks for all the "opinions"... I love this forum :D

Stock Rules!!! :rolleyes:
piker28 03-02-2003 06:05 PM

I dont see the point of wasting your money on something you really dont want. Just keep saving and a JDM pair will eventually show up somewhere for a good price. but for now just crack them open and paint them red or smoke them either will look good.
wonthanhboi 03-03-2003 12:12 AM

Uhh... if the new aged impreza came out with those, subaru would get a LOT of complaints from people. I dont like any of the new cars that come with it except the altezza, even if i bought the altezza (is300)then, i think i would get the covers for them. Those color matched ones. Cars like the maxima, altima, and even one of the editions of the new LANCER is goin to have it. It's just ugly to me. But everyone has their opinions and tastes. BUT, the jaguar style lights aren't that bad for the wrx. Why? because i happen to like the more diamond cut look in everything. Headlamps, sidemarkers, and yes, taillamps. I have justification for liking those lamps because they're not RICE at all. Just a clearer cut lamp. They just call it jaguar style because it RESEMBLES the jaguar, it doesnt intentionally copy it. A few people just thought it reminded them of the jaguars and so that's why they named it.. But altezza lights, you KNOW they copied it right off of the altezza. They just said, "oh, those lights style for the altezza looks nice, let's do something like that for THIS car.... and that... and this".
Basshead 03-03-2003 01:37 AM

- or just go buy a honda....
Dolphin Overton 03-03-2003 02:14 AM

so... you want to get new tail lights because... you just want to get them? Down grade the looks of the car just to be different? That's a new one.
RED WORKS(WRX) 03-03-2003 02:23 AM

Congratulation Ricer... Whats your next move wing? Sti gas cap? CAI? trading your car in for a honda?

Nah but if you have money to waist do it, but that money could be used for something better, just my opinion.
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SCOOBYDOOD 03-03-2003 02:38 AM

I would get the red/clears. $210 is CHEAP. How much would altezzas run you? Trust me, if you get the altezzas, you'll be the laughing stock of the town :lol:
Kostamojen 03-03-2003 02:51 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Ippon [/i]
[B]Don't hate Kosta. By the way, why is it OK for the IS300 to have that look, granted its stock... but its still the same style. Why is that style good on the IS but not on any other car... I don't get that. Like I said before, it's ugly on some cars, but why the outright hate of that style... stupid. [/B][/QUOTE]
Because the IS300 lights are not made of cheap plastic that looks like it belongs on a dollar store toy ray-gun and are designed to be recessed. I have yet to see ANY aftermarket altezza lights actually look like IS300 (Altezza) lights.
Basshead 03-03-2003 04:58 AM

$210 is a frickin bargain for sti red/clears...i paid $300 for mine back in the day...1999...
The_Triton 03-03-2003 11:03 PM

[SIZE=4]Congrats!!![/SIZE]

Finally there is someone around here that isn't scared of "what the i-clubbers" will think. I know this is technically Nasioc:rolleyes:

Go with what U want. Most of the people around here don't like Altezza's because that is the popular opinion around here. If it enhances the look that you are striving for, don't worry what the thoughtless masses have to say about it.

Please post pics after you get them installed.


-makes way for the flamers (yes, that is a double meaning:devil: )
moss 03-03-2003 11:17 PM

If they weren't so cheaply made I won't be against them so much, but HOLY CHIT they are some shoddy pieces of plastic!
Ippon 03-04-2003 12:09 AM

I knew this would cause a flame war... I love it. Triton is 100% right. Some Impreza owners are so hypocritical, the suby is one of the most pre-rice cars you can buy. It has a big aggressive front bumper with pretty much cosmetic hood scoop and vents. But oh well, I love the look of it. And yes, I am getting a spoiler, are spoilers a rice thing now? Guess I've been off this board to long. I'm not getting a spoiler that's as high as my roof and it's not made of metal... so I don't think it's rice, but everyone has their opinion I guess. Oh wait, but I can get the huge ass ver 6 spoiler and that wouldn't be rice... but it would be if you put it on any other car. Ridiculous. Now I kinda want to get the Altezzas just to piss everyone off... hmmm.
imprezzed 03-04-2003 09:52 PM

I couldn't agree more with Ippon. It's definately a double standard that ver6, and for that matter, the sti carbon wings aren't rice, but a carbon wing on a honda is. This whole rice thing is out of hand folks, it's been played to death more times than Comedy Central has aired Coming to America.
Jason
brunetmj 03-04-2003 10:09 PM

The qauility is as every bit as good as the stock tail lights.
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brunetmj 03-04-2003 10:11 PM

whoops..my first day with linking..lol[IMG]http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3dd23b3127cce94a32d31627e0000001610[/IMG]
imprezzed 03-04-2003 10:19 PM

ahhh that sucks brune, did it crack? or did it get between the seal?
The_Triton 03-04-2003 10:20 PM

Are those the Altezza's?????? I really don't see how those taillights can get everyone riding the Rice-Brigade wagon. They look fine. If the quality is there, then there is nothing wrong w/those.

I've never seen the Altezza's before. Are there different styles?


-Feeding the Fire:devil:
piker28 03-04-2003 10:22 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by imprezzed [/i]
[B]ahhh that sucks brune, did it crack? or did it get between the seal? [/B][/QUOTE]

I dont get it what are we looking at here?


oh yeah Brunet its not the smartest move cleaning your ATV wearin shorts when theres snow outside(usually means freezing water). But im guessing thats not you
DubuRX 03-04-2003 11:01 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by WREcks [/i]
[B]

So why do we laugh when all those civics sporting Type R badges are doing the same? Those badges do come stock on real Type Rs and look good on THOSE cars, so why the outright hate of that style... answer : It's stupid! [/B][/QUOTE]

But yet, everyone with "STi" on their car is in violation of the same thing... yet no one thinks so, because it's a Subaru...
hmmmm.:disco:
brunetmj 03-05-2003 12:00 AM

[QUOTE]oh yeah Brunet its not the smartest move cleaning your ATV wearin shorts [/QUOTE] Your right. It's my son home from college. I'm taking the picture.
Yes they are Altezza's. It just seemed to fit the car and the quaility is good.
They honestly dint feel any cheaper in the hands then did the stock lights I took out.
There are some versions which I dont care for, but these I liked.
Dewey 8d 03-05-2003 12:02 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by lenyx [/i]
[B]"Nasioc dot com.. it's like what the confession booth is for Catholics.. but for Subaru freaks." :D [/B][/QUOTE]

So very well put!!!!! :cool:
jskho 03-05-2003 01:02 AM

man all these talk about being rice. Hondas, toyotas , mitsubishi, SUBARU, they're all cars made by japanese manufacturers. so how is it one is rice and the other is not???
no1ukn0w 03-05-2003 01:13 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Ippon [/i]
[B] It has a big aggressive front bumper with pretty much cosmetic hood scoop and vents.[/B][/QUOTE]

Sorry your hood scoop is cosmetic.. mine actually serves a purpose (along with all us other "impreza" owners that got the "wrx" model).
garface 03-05-2003 01:18 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by DubuRX [/i]
[B]

But yet, everyone with "STi" on their car is in violation of the same thing... yet no one thinks so, because it's a Subaru...
hmmmm.:disco: [/B][/QUOTE]

How many times must it be said? STi is a parts manufacturer and performance division, Type R is not. Subaru also has Type R's and RA's, if you put that on your car then it's rice. Most people put STi stickers or badges on their car because they have STi parts, not because they bought the badge at Pep Boys to fool everyone into thinking it's an STi. I personally don't do stickers, but it's not what you think usually.


[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by jskho [/i]
[B]man all these talk about being rice. Hondas, toyotas , mitsubishi, SUBARU, they're all cars made by japanese manufacturers. so how is it one is rice and the other is not??? [/B][/QUOTE]

You're just out of the loop I guess.
Ippon 03-05-2003 04:04 AM

no1ukn0w, yes my hood scoop and vents are basically completely covered by the oem... I have an RS, they are cosmetic... I did not add this. So does that make it my fault or Subaru's? Therefore the Impreza comes pre-rice according to what the rice police would call "rice".

I'm also sure that there are a lot of you out there who don't claim to be rice that have STI on your car without an actual STI part. That and I've seen a few previous generation imprezas in my area that have the WRX sticker on the trunk... since the driver's on the left, I have to assume that it's not JDM.
jskho 03-05-2003 05:09 AM

rice or not. its their own car. their money. they can do what ever they want with it.. dont have to have the whole i-club vote on it. so what now need 3/4 vote from the "rice police" to see if you can put something on your own car.. how many of you guys are going to watch 2 fast 2 furious.. if you are watching that movie then does it mean you are support the whole idea of "rice" out cars???
imprezzed 03-05-2003 09:04 AM

sorry brune, from the way that i looked at the pic, it looked like your right taillight was a lil fogged up from condensation. my bad :)
WREcks 03-05-2003 11:59 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by garface [/i]
[B]

How many times must it be said? STi is a parts manufacturer and performance division, Type R is not. Subaru also has Type R's and RA's, if you put that on your car then it's rice. Most people put STi stickers or badges on their car because they have STi parts, not because they bought the badge at Pep Boys to fool everyone into thinking it's an STi. I personally don't do stickers, but it's not what you think usually.




You're just out of the loop I guess. [/B][/QUOTE]

Unfortunately people with hair trigger defence systems and relatively new to the scene brings this up. He would have had a better arguement if he talked about putting the WRX badge on an RS or "I'm not eating that apple, because I hate oranges". I guess if you buy the STi shifter trim, these guys would have you file down the logo that's etched on it, or they'll call you a hypocrite.
That being said, yes I believe that Scooby owners on average are an elitist bunch. But that doesn't mean we keep everything stock and praise the almighty head honchos for whatever designs fall out of the factory. I for one don't like the new face lifted Impreza. Even more so I hate the tailights of the model.

And for the record, you guys are right. Sanojo can do anything he wants to his car, and if he feels like changing the lights, more power to him. My first post in this thread was a response to Ippons reply about why is it ok to have Atezzas on IS300's but why the outright hate on other cars. But once, the fire starts no one wants to read the threads thoroughly anymore.

[QUOTE]no1ukn0w, yes my hood scoop and vents are basically completely covered by the oem... I have an RS, they are cosmetic... I did not add this. So does that make it my fault or Subaru's? Therefore the Impreza comes pre-rice according to what the rice police would call "rice".[/QUOTE]
And you're right. Those non functioning hoodscoops and vents did come out of the factory all riced up and ready to go. Unfortunately back then Subaru was being cost effective and decided that one hood style will suit their models whether it had a turbo in it or not. Thankfully the newer models are not so cost effecient (in production terms) as they have Turbo models (WRX, Turbo Forester) with scoops and non turbos (RS, Forester) with none. In answer to your question about whose fault it is, it's no ones fault unless you think it's a problem. And as for wanting to put [B][I]"Altezza style"[/B][/I] (I don't think you can literally put Altezza lights on your RS as they won't fit) to piss people off, I don't think it pisses people off as much as it amuses them.
piker28 03-05-2003 12:07 PM

personally i think this thread needs to be locked and be done with because this has just become a war
nomadtw 03-05-2003 02:43 PM

rice has nothing to do w/ the country of origin of the car

the hood scoupe and vents on the GC imprezas were not on all the cars

just the RS and the OBS.

they were put there not for cosmetic appeal but as a test of the stylings and to guage reaction for the introduction of the wrx when it did, to see if the public would accept the scoupe and such.

altezzas are ugly, this is my oppinion and many others here

if you don't think they look bad more power to you, however don't get them as something to show off your car with.
if you are upgrading the appearance of your car for the benefit of others, which is the primary reason to upgrade the looks of your car, to show off to others and have people look at your car and think something about you, then altezzas are not for you, if you truely don't care what others think, and just like the gratification you get every time you walk to your car from pep boys or wherever and look at your car and smile then good for you

i put appearance items on my car for the benefit of the other people on the road or in the parking lot.
however for the most part i don't car when ppl think, and as such i don't have much appearance items on my car.
ruiner 03-05-2003 03:01 PM

Don't let what other people think influence your decisions. If they call you rice, they're back in 3rd grade. People who don't like decisions other people make for their cars are immature. Who really cares how others spend their money? It's all feeding commerce dollars into our economy which helps the country most of us live in.

Chad
piker28 03-05-2003 10:47 PM

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Kostamojen 03-06-2003 12:37 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by piker28 [/i]
[B][URL=http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=325286]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=325286[/URL]

just thought i could maybe put a end to this madness [/B][/QUOTE]
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