Is Subaru putting on any extra paint protection for the 08? - Page 2

gfunk444 · 05-07-2008, 08:21 AM

on the newest stis there putting a little bit of the 3m or clear bra on the rear fender flares.

Brand · 05-07-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gfunk444

on the newest stis there putting a little bit of the 3m or clear bra on the rear fender flares.

I got mine on Dec. 15th and it has this. Nothing new. It also does jack ****.

AnchorPilot · 05-11-2008, 11:58 AM

i think you should just leave your car parked in your garage and you wont have to worry about it

jk

STEye · 05-11-2008, 08:22 PM

The question I have is, do the rally armor mudflaps prevent the rock chips to the rear quarter panel flares?

**Rallyarmor** · 05-11-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by STEye

The question I have is, do the rally armor mudflaps prevent the rock chips to the rear quarter panel flares?

Hi Steye

Prior to our launch- our 08+ Impreza setups were extensively tested both under harsh wintry street conditions here in the NE with very good results:

Front spray pattern protection:

Rear spray pattern:

SirMattieP · 05-11-2008, 08:58 PM

^^ But what i hate is Mud Flaps look UGLY! Sucks, i mean if they looked good id prolly get them ha

**Rallyarmor** · 05-11-2008, 09:17 PM

To each their own - we were sharing our results from our extended STI testing winter testing in response to STEYE's question posed.

Our mud flaps complement the Impreza body style quite well, provide an additional level of protection, and a great rally finish to boot.

tdgofast · 05-11-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyinbySTi

The paint on my Ford and my GMC have held up waaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy yyyyy better then the paint on my subaru or 3000GT. I think it has to do more to do with the cost of paint/material and the application.

I couldn't agree more.

SCMedic · 05-12-2008, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SirMattieP

^^ But what i hate is Mud Flaps look UGLY! Sucks, i mean if they looked good id prolly get them ha

Dude, I totally agree. I know they're popular, and I know they show the "Rally Roots", but they're UGLY. There has got to be a better solution.

Wales Garage · 05-12-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SCMedic

Dude, I totally agree. I know they're popular, and I know they show the "Rally Roots", but they're UGLY. There has got to be a better solution.

the bettery solution is A) get it clear bra'd. B) have it repainted. C) stay of dirt/salt roads. D) get a winter beater car. or E) stop crying about it enjoy the car and dump the ****er in 2 years for a new one. (this is what im doing.)

GhoSStRyda · 05-12-2008, 10:14 PM

i got my rock chip towards the top center of my right rear door... im not so sure that anything could have prevented that from happening. even if i clear bra'ed my whole rear door, it could have prevented the chip of the paint, but i doubt it could of prevented the dent that it left...

i also noticed the part on my car that has the clear bra (front of the rear fenders) that the clear bra's edge keeps getting dirty and has a black outline when the car is dirty. its especially apparent on a white car.

the only solution i can think of is not driving your car at all... like anchorpilot already suggested

SCMedic · 05-13-2008, 01:48 AM

Oh well guys... Suck it up and enjoy the crap out of it then..I didn't buy it to sit in the garage....

BuzSTid · 05-13-2008, 06:07 AM

STI's look better dirty

**chelidon** · 05-13-2008, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by STEye

The question I have is, do the rally armor mudflaps prevent the rock chips to the rear quarter panel flares?

I live on a dirt/gravel road, so I'm probably a good test case. DGM 08, 1100 miles over the last three weeks, mostly highway driving. It's hard to prove a negative, but looking at the side and spray patterns, I believe that my RA mudflaps have prevented a hell of a lot of potential paint chipping. That said, while putting on the Meguiars yesterday, I still found two good-sized chips (3mm) out of the leading edge of the rear quarter panel, down to the primer. I plan to show it to the dealer the next time I'm in and put in a claim for a touch-up kit to start with, and get it into SOA as well.

By the way, I happen to really like the way the mud flaps look. Grey on black looks great on DGM.

***Bownse*** · 05-13-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by chelidon

Grey on black looks great on DGM.

good to know. mine are in the pipeline already. i hope they arrive this week some time.

05-07-2008, 08:21 AM	#16
gfunk444 Amateur STI Driver Car: Black06Cobaltss/sc Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 23 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Is Subaru putting on any extra paint protection for the 08? on the newest stis there putting a little bit of the 3m or clear bra on the rear fender flares. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-11-2008, 11:58 AM	#18
AnchorPilot Amateur STI Driver Car: White '08 STi Fav Mod: Harman Motive Exhaust Location: Los Angeles Posts: 18 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Is Subaru putting on any extra paint protection for the 08? i think you should just leave your car parked in your garage and you wont have to worry about it jk

05-11-2008, 08:22 PM	#19
STEye The Next Petter Solberg Posts: 868 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Is Subaru putting on any extra paint protection for the 08? The question I have is, do the rally armor mudflaps prevent the rock chips to the rear quarter panel flares?

05-11-2008, 08:58 PM	#21
SirMattieP Professional STI Racer Car: DGM 2008 STI Fav Mod: Soon Accessport Location: So-Cal Posts: 633 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Is Subaru putting on any extra paint protection for the 08? ^^ But what i hate is Mud Flaps look UGLY! Sucks, i mean if they looked good id prolly get them ha

05-11-2008, 09:17 PM	#22
Rallyarmor Authorized Manufacturer Car: 99 Impreza WRX Posts: 205 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Is Subaru putting on any extra paint protection for the 08? To each their own - we were sharing our results from our extended STI testing winter testing in response to STEYE's question posed. Our mud flaps complement the Impreza body style quite well, provide an additional level of protection, and a great rally finish to boot.

05-12-2008, 10:14 PM	#26
GhoSStRyda Professional STI Racer Car: its a wagon,hatch... Fav Mod: karma wheel hanging from rearview mirror~ 5th door~ Location: in la jun&le Posts: 786 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Is Subaru putting on any extra paint protection for the 08? i got my rock chip towards the top center of my right rear door... im not so sure that anything could have prevented that from happening. even if i clear bra'ed my whole rear door, it could have prevented the chip of the paint, but i doubt it could of prevented the dent that it left... i also noticed the part on my car that has the clear bra (front of the rear fenders) that the clear bra's edge keeps getting dirty and has a black outline when the car is dirty. its especially apparent on a white car. the only solution i can think of is not driving your car at all... like anchorpilot already suggested

05-13-2008, 01:48 AM	#27
SCMedic Junior STI Driver Car: 2008 WRB STi Fav Mod: Apple Powered! Location: Denver, CO Posts: 100 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Is Subaru putting on any extra paint protection for the 08? Oh well guys... Suck it up and enjoy the crap out of it then..I didn't buy it to sit in the garage....

05-13-2008, 06:07 AM	#28
BuzSTid STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STi Fav Mod: Stage 1 Location: Calgary Posts: 205 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Is Subaru putting on any extra paint protection for the 08? STI's look better dirty