Sport Grille looks better in person - Page 2

YeloFva · 04-24-2008, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by solovus

I am waiting for someone to make almost the exact same grill, but without the subaru logo....

Chargespeed already has. It's carbon fiber minus the logo. Check it out -> Bulletproof Automotive

STI 08 · 04-24-2008, 09:42 PM

i was debating about getting the sport grille or not, but now i want it

GeorgeWrx · 04-25-2008, 03:05 AM

Definitely want the sport grill without the logo - also need to fix the fog light trim with some paint.

midnit · 04-25-2008, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by YeloFva

Chargespeed already has. It's carbon fiber minus the logo. Check it out -> Bulletproof Automotive

I'd buy the sport grill and dremel the original logo off if I had to to make it look clean before spending $655 for a Chargespeed grill.

**MRGLASS** · 04-25-2008, 04:24 AM

New grill looks sweet

......anyone thinking about replacing the scooby logo with the Impreza "I" ??

YeloFva · 04-25-2008, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by midnit

I'd buy the sport grill and dremel the original logo off if I had to to make it look clean before spending $655 for a Chargespeed grill.

True. They also have one from Ings+1, but it's $332.50. However, I like the intake duct.

DGMSTIenroute · 04-25-2008, 11:31 AM

Hmmm. Me likey. 'Unforgiving' comes to mind.

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Originally Posted by JDH

Is there a different sport grille for the STI than the other Imprezas? My dealer said there was only one part number for the entire line and the STI badge must be removed from the stock grille and put on the sport grille. I take delivery of my STI tomorrow so I cant answer my own question. And yes, the front end looks much cleaner without that "Civic" silver bar across the grille.

What was the verdict on the part number/badge issue? When I ordered mine, I was under the impression (i.e. distinct explanation from dealer for whatever that's worth) that they were separate grills and would come from the factory with the STI badge on the sport version.

But post your findings. And a pic.

Stedenko · 04-25-2008, 11:35 AM

Is the STI grille pretty easy to swap out?

GilMikalian · 04-25-2008, 11:44 AM

SlackerNJ...I'm likin' the painted grille as much, if not more, than the sport grille...thanks for showing the light! I'm paintin' mine.

1day · 04-26-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by YeloFva

True. They also have one from Ings+1, but it's $332.50. However, I like the intake duct.

Any idea if it is functional? Meaning does it come with a kit to remove the stock inlet and replace it with a more functional snorkel to the airbox?
Oh yea, sorry to hi-jack.

JDH · 04-26-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DGMSTIenroute

Hmmm. Me likey. 'Unforgiving' comes to mind.

What was the verdict on the part number/badge issue? When I ordered mine, I was under the impression (i.e. distinct explanation from dealer for whatever that's worth) that they were separate grills and would come from the factory with the STI badge on the sport version.

But post your findings. And a pic.

They still say one part number (although the price they gave me was lower than what i saw on the subbie site for the sti grille). i got the car yesterday but have been too busy putting miles on it to pop the hood. i'll look in to it soon, but they are selling me the impreza grille for $240 so it may be worth it not to have the sti badge on the front. a little cleaner look on the front end...?

solovus · 04-27-2008, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DGMSTIenroute

Hmmm. Me likey. 'Unforgiving' comes to mind.

What was the verdict on the part number/badge issue? When I ordered mine, I was under the impression (i.e. distinct explanation from dealer for whatever that's worth) that they were separate grills and would come from the factory with the STI badge on the sport version.

But post your findings. And a pic.

I was looking at the SPT/STI catalog the other day and I am pretty sure the STI sport grill was listed separate from the WRX/non-STi

solovus · 04-27-2008, 03:34 AM

Has anyone tried cutting away all the crap on the stock grill and putting their own mesh in there? I will have to look today to see if that is even reasonable...

GotSTI? · 04-27-2008, 05:27 AM

$655 is retarded for a grill but that's what I want. About half that price is what I willing to pay at the most.

SirMattieP · 04-27-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GotSTI?

$655 is retarded for a grill but that's what I want. About half that price is what I willing to pay at the most.

Yeah most def expensive... Id pay the maximum half of that. I think its a better deal to just paint it yourself. So you get some of a new gril for a paint can price lol

04-24-2008, 09:42 PM	#17
STI 08 Junior STI Driver Car: 08 STI Location: CA Posts: 87 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sport Grille looks better in person i was debating about getting the sport grille or not, but now i want it

04-25-2008, 03:05 AM	#18
GeorgeWrx Amateur STI Driver Car: Silver 08 STI Fav Mod: upgrade of WRX to STI! Location: Northeast Posts: 37 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sport Grille looks better in person Definitely want the sport grill without the logo - also need to fix the fog light trim with some paint.

04-25-2008, 04:24 AM	#20
MRGLASS Gold Member Car: 05 STi & 05 LGT Fav Mod: My wifes 05 LGT Stage I Location: Mountains of NC Posts: 529 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sport Grille looks better in person New grill looks sweet ......anyone thinking about replacing the scooby logo with the Impreza "I" ??

04-25-2008, 11:35 AM	#23
Stedenko Junior STI Driver Car: DGM '08 STI Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 152 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sport Grille looks better in person Is the STI grille pretty easy to swap out?

04-25-2008, 11:44 AM	#24
GilMikalian Silver Member Car: '08 DGM STI w/BBS Fav Mod: Britax Roundabout Location: L.A. Posts: 677 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sport Grille looks better in person SlackerNJ...I'm likin' the painted grille as much, if not more, than the sport grille...thanks for showing the light! I'm paintin' mine.

04-27-2008, 03:34 AM	#28
solovus The Next Petter Solberg Car: STIzzle Fav Mod: Tint Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 954 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sport Grille looks better in person Has anyone tried cutting away all the crap on the stock grill and putting their own mesh in there? I will have to look today to see if that is even reasonable...

04-27-2008, 05:27 AM	#29
GotSTI? Silver Member Car: 08 White STI Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,456 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Sport Grille looks better in person $655 is retarded for a grill but that's what I want. About half that price is what I willing to pay at the most.