| IggDawg | 03-22-2002 12:39 PM |
First TS mod: Fogs or wing?
I'm saving for my first real pricey mod. most everything I've done up to now has been reamen-spec or DIY (or both) . What do you guys think for my first real style mod? Fog lights or a rear wing? I like the fogs, but the rear wing really helps the shape of the car,
-IggDawg
-IggDawg
| SoobATV | 03-22-2002 01:03 PM |
Fogs, by far. You can put on the factory set in about an hour, and the looks of the car(front end, anyway) are VASTLY improved.
EDIT: out of curiosity, are you looking for the roof spoiler(OEM Rex wagon) or the midspoiler(below rear window, on hatch)? I'd suggest the roof spoiler first(after the fogs, of course)... really brightens up the TS.
IggDawg is cool. TSs rule.
EDIT: out of curiosity, are you looking for the roof spoiler(OEM Rex wagon) or the midspoiler(below rear window, on hatch)? I'd suggest the roof spoiler first(after the fogs, of course)... really brightens up the TS.
IggDawg is cool. TSs rule.
| IggDawg | 03-22-2002 01:17 PM |
Roof spoiler. I've seen the mid-spoiler and I don't like it as much. The roof spoiler adds the "hot hatch" look, and eliminates some of the roundness on the back. looks great with a debadged trunk.
Yeah, I agree about the fogs. They're a little more functional too :D . perhaps I'll just have to go with those then. I'm a little cheap to spend 200 bucks though. Maybe Ebay has a set for cheap.
-IggDawg
Yeah, I agree about the fogs. They're a little more functional too :D . perhaps I'll just have to go with those then. I'm a little cheap to spend 200 bucks though. Maybe Ebay has a set for cheap.
-IggDawg
| Stealthbmbr | 03-22-2002 01:44 PM |
For the roof spoiler you need 2 hole saws and a nutsert tool. Luckily my buddy Rob had these at his fab. shop. Measure three times before you drill the holes, Set spoiler in place then mark the lower holes with a sharpie (don't use the templates). The nutsert tool is about $80 if you don't know anyone you can borrow it from. But I love the way my car looks with it on there.
Fogs are very easy to install and will help with the Igg-Bore intake.
Do the frogs first.
Fogs are very easy to install and will help with the Igg-Bore intake.
Do the frogs first.
| schnell | 03-22-2002 04:07 PM |
Go with the fogs. My concern, and someone correct me if I am wrong, is rusting where the spoiler attaches. I have seen so many spoilers, factory and aftermarket, where there were 2 rust spots growing from where the holes were drilled. I own my car outright, and want it to last for a number of years. Of course if you lease if for 3 years your decision is different. Is there any way to rust proof the exposed bare metal once you drill?
I really like the look of the spoiler, but it would kill me to have it rust in a year or two.
schnell.
I really like the look of the spoiler, but it would kill me to have it rust in a year or two.
schnell.
| IggDawg | 03-22-2002 04:09 PM |
I'm pretty sure you could put on some kind of sealer. Anyone?
-IggDawg
-IggDawg
| LordBass | 03-22-2002 04:17 PM |
Hrmm.. I was gonna say spoiler first.. Adds that pimpin' Jackie-Chan-Subaru-from-Cannonball-Run flava, only without the jet exhaust poking out the hatch. :D
I had the dealer install mine when I bought the car, was one of only two options I wanted from them (the rest I'm installing myself).
SoobATV and I installed the frogs in mine. Except for getting the original covers off (minor problem), it was damn easy.
Don't be cheap, just buy new ones from Exeter.
Yay Subaru! IggDawg is cool!
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I had the dealer install mine when I bought the car, was one of only two options I wanted from them (the rest I'm installing myself).
SoobATV and I installed the frogs in mine. Except for getting the original covers off (minor problem), it was damn easy.
Don't be cheap, just buy new ones from Exeter.
Yay Subaru! IggDawg is cool!
lb
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| IggDawg | 03-22-2002 04:29 PM |
Yeah... I'm saving up for fogs now. I'm poorer than I am cheap. If used fogs come my way before I can build up 200 spare bucks, I'll take em. I jsut don't have a whole lot of cash to toss around right now :( . I'd like to buy new, but we'll see what happens :)
-IggDawg
-IggDawg
| jasona | 03-22-2002 04:51 PM |
i like the way they look without the spoiler myself, but i know im a minority there. and the fogs look good, but i dont see anything WRONG with the look of the stock covers, so im not worried about putting fogs in mine yet.
in my opinon, the most appearance-altering mods u can do is wheels and tint. the only appearance mods on my car is wheels, tint, "headlight mod", and white emblem (other than the windshield banner :rolleyes: ) here it is:
[IMG]http://www.i-club.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=1618125[/IMG]
in my opinon, the most appearance-altering mods u can do is wheels and tint. the only appearance mods on my car is wheels, tint, "headlight mod", and white emblem (other than the windshield banner :rolleyes: ) here it is:
[IMG]http://www.i-club.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=1618125[/IMG]
| glenstiles | 03-22-2002 11:35 PM |
I would also go with the fogs first. One cool thing about the fogs-at night, everyone gets out of your way, especially on the freeway. Major intimidation factor :D
Glen
Glen
| zabutter | 03-23-2002 01:04 AM |
here's the wing.....adds class to the rear. Fogs are used on rare occations
| Kostamojen | 03-23-2002 02:49 AM |
Fogs definatly...
| crash | 03-23-2002 10:04 PM |
Any of you TS owners want to get rid of your rear badging?
-Nate
(sorry to hijack your thread)
-Nate
(sorry to hijack your thread)
| jasona | 03-24-2002 03:32 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by crash [/i]
[B]Any of you TS owners want to get rid of your rear badging?
-Nate
(sorry to hijack your thread) [/B][/QUOTE]
lemme guess, u want the "T" so your car says "2.5RS-T"?
[B]Any of you TS owners want to get rid of your rear badging?
-Nate
(sorry to hijack your thread) [/B][/QUOTE]
lemme guess, u want the "T" so your car says "2.5RS-T"?
| IggDawg | 03-24-2002 01:00 PM |
Yeah, I'm 100% debadged. want the T?
-IggDawg
-IggDawg
| JC | 03-24-2002 01:34 PM |
Fogs. Why exactly are you going factory? Put some Hellas in there and sell the covers to make it cheaper for you.
JC
JC
| IggDawg | 03-24-2002 07:54 PM |
where's the best place to go for Hellas? I'd love to get a set. I'll post a "possible WTB" and see if there's any interest in the covers. Thanks for the tip
-IggDawg
-IggDawg
| zabutter | 03-24-2002 10:15 PM |
Igg....Dirty Parts in Culver City has all your lighting needs, PIAA, Hella, etc. They also do installs.
And yes, who wants to buy the" TS" I debadged off the rear?
And yes, who wants to buy the" TS" I debadged off the rear?
| Stealthbmbr | 03-25-2002 10:54 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by schnell [/i]
[B]Is there any way to rust proof the exposed bare metal once you drill?
schnell. [/B][/QUOTE]
After you drill the holes you have to cover the bare metal with paint. I used black spray bomb. Sprayed it on cardboard then used a small paint brush to aply it to the edge. We used to do this with sunroofs years ago, and we never have had one come back for rust.
[B]Is there any way to rust proof the exposed bare metal once you drill?
schnell. [/B][/QUOTE]
After you drill the holes you have to cover the bare metal with paint. I used black spray bomb. Sprayed it on cardboard then used a small paint brush to aply it to the edge. We used to do this with sunroofs years ago, and we never have had one come back for rust.
| zzzzzzzz | 03-25-2002 11:59 AM |
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I think the very first mod to do on the TS is throw on some cheap H&Rs or Whiteline springs. That's one of the first mods I did and it's easy to do as well.
Around $200 bucks.
Here's some motivation: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Around $200 bucks.
Here's some motivation: :eek: :eek: :eek:
| zzzzzzzz | 03-25-2002 12:07 PM |
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Here's another pic from behind, 2 days after picking her up from the dealer: :eek: :eek: :eek:
| IggDawg | 03-25-2002 12:13 PM |
Here's a shameless plug for a bud: Go to [url]www.rallydecals.com[/url] and order teh STi door kit KC put together. It looks damn good, and it'll go well with your STi grill badge. 10 bucks for close to 50 whp!!
I really like those fogs. Yellow won't go well with SRP, but it looks great on white. I like your debadging. I kinda wish I'd left on the "2.5 TS Impreza" badge, but it looks fine without it. the only thing on my car's ass is the "Subaru" logo from KC's door kit.
-IggDawg
I really like those fogs. Yellow won't go well with SRP, but it looks great on white. I like your debadging. I kinda wish I'd left on the "2.5 TS Impreza" badge, but it looks fine without it. the only thing on my car's ass is the "Subaru" logo from KC's door kit.
-IggDawg
| zzzzzzzz | 03-26-2002 10:11 AM |
I was looking at that STi door kit as well but am still trying to justify the $10 bucks. :D :D
In the meantime, I was going to actually replace the TS emblem with a bunch of "others." Gotta be different you know. Thanks for the compliments. Hey, where's your car?
Matthew
In the meantime, I was going to actually replace the TS emblem with a bunch of "others." Gotta be different you know. Thanks for the compliments. Hey, where's your car?
Matthew
| IggDawg | 03-26-2002 10:16 AM |
The door kit of rallydecals.com is only 10 bucks. Justify that :D .
I'm in Sterling, MA. Just north of Worcester (If you ask a local, ask for "Wis-Tah"). I'm a little ways away. I envy your sand dunes in oregon :mad:
-IggDawg
I'm in Sterling, MA. Just north of Worcester (If you ask a local, ask for "Wis-Tah"). I'm a little ways away. I envy your sand dunes in oregon :mad:
-IggDawg
| Stealthbmbr | 04-05-2002 10:20 AM |
I changed my mind igg. Take 180 and get the whiteline springs. I wish I would have done this a long time ago.
| crash | 04-05-2002 03:16 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by IggDawg [/i]
[B]Yeah, I'm 100% debadged. want the T?
-IggDawg [/B][/QUOTE]
Oh...
Yeah!
That is what I get for not following this thread...
You have a PM!
-Nate
[B]Yeah, I'm 100% debadged. want the T?
-IggDawg [/B][/QUOTE]
Oh...
Yeah!
That is what I get for not following this thread...
You have a PM!
-Nate
| Stee Flo | 04-19-2002 08:36 PM |
I would figure that a spoiler should be first mod. Only because your cars paint job is new, and if you get a spoiler later, the paint job on it would be new, and your body paint might look duller and wouldnt match. Thats why i was thinkin of wing as first mod on mine.:p
| Ts-WaG | 04-20-2002 06:46 AM |
the first thing i'd say is the spoiler, then spring
here is mine~
Cecil
[IMG]http://www.sfu.ca/~cwlee/AUT12154.JPG[/IMG]
here is mine~
Cecil
[IMG]http://www.sfu.ca/~cwlee/AUT12154.JPG[/IMG]
| XT6Wagon | 04-20-2002 11:16 AM |
Tires, then sway bars, then struts, then springs.
Maybe a set of those MRT headers and exuast.
Maybe a set of those MRT headers and exuast.
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