Keithvpb Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Joined the forum a few weeks back and finally getting around to posting pics of my car.... http://i.imgur.com/0q1tMen.jpg http://i.imgur.com/t7cmodZ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/hTg0ul0.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Fc8v4XB.jpg Since I've gotten it a month or so ago I've gotten it tinted with 15%, got new wheels and tires, and cleared my headlights (thanks to instructions from this forum) and replaced all of the bulbs including the fog lights. I also got an Accessport. I plan on getting the R-Rev carbon fiber grille and hood scoop extender to complete the black on silver look before moving on to more performance mods. Let me know what you guys think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nba0203 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 that needs a drop everything else looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rccardeployed Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 That looks like the stock grill painted black. Sent from a controlling box in my pocket Are there any aftermarket grills I can get for cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Are there any aftermarket grills I can get for cheap? you can check out R-Rev but they are not cheap no grills really are unless you modify the one you have. I took mine apart and plastidipped the chrome on mine, I like how it came out. I also did the front lip http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd340/Jay04WRX/6FDFC2E2-EFE2-4701-8436-771039F20DBC_zpsfi7ti4a1.jpg I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rccardeployed Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 you can check out R-Rev but they are not cheap no grills really are unless you modify the one you have. I took mine apart and plastidipped the chrome on mine, I like how it came out. I also did the front lip http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd340/Jay04WRX/6FDFC2E2-EFE2-4701-8436-771039F20DBC_zpsfi7ti4a1.jpg ouuu looks good man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koogzz Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 maybe a stupid question but I know not everyone like the gt hood so I thought I'd ask if anyone has a gt hood they wanna trade for a stock 2.5i? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Maybe if you find someone with an FMIC but that may be tough. Did you check local junkyards? I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbackn Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 A Few New Pics “Wisdom Is Your Reward for Surviving Your Own Stupidity!” Present: 2008 Spec.B QSM and 2019 Ascent Limited CWP Past: '04 WRX Wagon; '98,'02,'05,'11 Outback's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBFan Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/03/085e9618f2c0c18293459ee13de837d9.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/03/e2c54b0633b091c4aa44d4454edd1ccf.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/03/09f8b99d52d775040dee80098beb46f5.jpg Sent from a controlling box in my pocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nba0203 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 A Few New Pics what is that sitting on top of your gps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbackn Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 what is that sitting on top of your gps? A dash pad so your phone doesn't slide off! “Wisdom Is Your Reward for Surviving Your Own Stupidity!” Present: 2008 Spec.B QSM and 2019 Ascent Limited CWP Past: '04 WRX Wagon; '98,'02,'05,'11 Outback's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nba0203 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 A dash pad so your phone doesn't slide off! not that haha that shield thing is it there so the gps is easier to see in daylight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbackn Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 not that haha that shield thing is it there so the gps is easier to see in daylight? Oh, that thing! It's a Liberal navigation sun visor (JDM bling) “Wisdom Is Your Reward for Surviving Your Own Stupidity!” Present: 2008 Spec.B QSM and 2019 Ascent Limited CWP Past: '04 WRX Wagon; '98,'02,'05,'11 Outback's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asianrage Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Took a quick shot before getting my kids home. Sent from my HTC6535LVW using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezty Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I finally got around to getting my coilovers and wheels installed this weekend, I'm quite happy with how it came out. http://i.imgur.com/wyowGDR.jpg http://i.imgur.com/9gHbVip.jpg http://i.imgur.com/iTf2505.jpg http://i.imgur.com/0P6Atjs.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesup16 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 ^ Wheel and tire spec's please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezty Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 ^ Wheel and tire spec's please! Work D9R 18x8.5 +47 Dunlop Direzza DZ101 245/40/18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asianrage Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) Work D9R 18x8.5 +47 Dunlop Direzza DZ101 245/40/18 Wow, very nice. I take it that you had to roll the fenders? Which coilover system did you go with? Edited July 14, 2015 by asianrage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezty Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Wow, very nice. I take it that you had to roll the fenders? Which coilover system did you go with? That is correct. I really only had to get rid of that lip inside the fender on the rears, the fronts are perfectly fine. I may still end up rolling the fronts if I decide to go lower, but I really like where it sits because it's not a pain to drive. I'm running Fortune Auto 500 Series with 8k/6k springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asianrage Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 That is correct. I really only had to get rid of that lip inside the fender on the rears, the fronts are perfectly fine. I may still end up rolling the fronts if I decide to go lower, but I really like where it sits because it's not a pain to drive. I'm running Fortune Auto 500 Series with 8k/6k springs. Thanks for the info. What made you choose Fortune Auto over other, like BC or ISC? Is it naturally stiffer than the stock SpecB setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wezty Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the info. What made you choose Fortune Auto over other, like BC or ISC? Is it naturally stiffer than the stock SpecB setup? The vendor I have been buying parts from actually made the suggestion. I liked the fact that they're assembled in the USA, (who knows where the components come from) and that after they are assembled each coilover is put onto their shock dyno to make sure the valving is consistent between the four. I actually had ISCs on my STi, and while they were good for the price they rode much much worse than these do. They're definitely stiffer, but even on full hard it's nothing like my ISCs were as far as making the car bouncy and just generally uncomfortable to ride in. Edited July 17, 2015 by Wezty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithvpb Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Got myself a new grille and spoiler for my birthday last month. http://i.imgur.com/Nq4cvuV.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/Tj227rK.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/S5tO5mL.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/6DgfHqA.jpg?1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asianrage Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Got myself a new grille and spoiler for my birthday last month. http://i.imgur.com/Nq4cvuV.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/Tj227rK.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/S5tO5mL.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/6DgfHqA.jpg?1 Is that the R-Rev carbon fiber grille? How's the fit and finish? I'm contemplating getting that one, in addition to the CF foglight covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithvpb Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Yep they were both from R-REV. Fitment is pretty good. If I had messed with it more or made an adjustment I could likely get it just about perfect. The carbon fiber looks good from close up but anything more than 5 or so feet away and it just looks black. The 'honeycomb' grille was kind of disappointing. It is made of plastic (would have preferred metal) and there were little pieces of plastic from the molding that are left in between some of the honeycombs. I didn't like and had to remove with a file. It also had a grayish color that I didn't like so I spray painted mine black. When the grille arrived the very top right of it where the hole for the plastic fastener is, was pretty cracked. So much so that I'm sure I could have ripped it off with my fingers. But I just put a piece of gorilla tape over the crack and that plus the plastic fastener once installed keeps it intact. It wouldn't really matter even if it did come off because the grille is firmly secured elsewhere by 6 screws, and you cant see it with the hood down. But still was disappointing as the packing job wasn't very good and I'm sure could have been avoided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asianrage Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Yep they were both from R-REV. Fitment is pretty good. If I had messed with it more or made an adjustment I could likely get it just about perfect. The carbon fiber looks good from close up but anything more than 5 or so feet away and it just looks black. The 'honeycomb' grille was kind of disappointing. It is made of plastic (would have preferred metal) and there were little pieces of plastic from the molding that are left in between some of the honeycombs. I didn't like and had to remove with a file. It also had a grayish color that I didn't like so I spray painted mine black. When the grille arrived the very top right of it where the hole for the plastic fastener is, was pretty cracked. So much so that I'm sure I could have ripped it off with my fingers. But I just put a piece of gorilla tape over the crack and that plus the plastic fastener once installed keeps it intact. It wouldn't really matter even if it did come off because the grille is firmly secured elsewhere by 6 screws, and you cant see it with the hood down. But still was disappointing as the packing job wasn't very good and I'm sure could have been avoided. Thank you for your response. The revelation that the honeycomb grille is plastic just made me cautious. It should be metal. It's still a hard molded plastic, right? Did you talk to the R-Rev folk about the cracked hole? Also did you do any prep before painting the grille? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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