STI + chrome =No Bueno

STIllthatguy · 05-13-2008, 12:15 PM

So i guess the real question is...Are there any professional Carbon fiber layers in the bay area willing to try something new for the 2008 STI?

I need to get rid of that side chrome piece like its an "STI"

or maybe there is already someone working on it? any heads up

Brand · 05-13-2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STIllthatguy

So i guess the real question is...Are there any professional Carbon fiber layers in the bay area willing to try something new for the 2008 STI?

I need to get rid of that side chrome piece like its an "STI"

or maybe there is already someone working on it? any heads up

Can you actually remove the sidemarker? I thought the whole fender insert came off as one piece. I imagine you could take it to a local paint shop and have it masked/painted for fairly cheap.

***VSGTS14*** · 05-13-2008, 12:38 PM

i agree, that part in carbon fiber or black would look awesome.

STIllthatguy · 05-13-2008, 12:45 PM

I think it is attatched to the side molding not the fender, since there is a space/gap. I've been tearing apart my fron bumper and pieces, so far it looks like almost EVERYTHING comes apart in different pieces, I guess I'll have to check tonight.

But stil anyone know of any layers in the bay area that will make custom pieces?

Halogene · 05-13-2008, 01:24 PM

It's actually attached to the bottom fender piece. When you install the RallyArmor mud flaps, it gets taken (popped) off and the chrome piece is attached to the side fender piece by plastic grommets. I didn't try to take it off but it probably wouldn't be too hard.

Sorry, don't know anyone... :P

***Szumita*** · 05-13-2008, 01:29 PM

im sure there will be soon.

BuzSTid · 05-13-2008, 01:37 PM

that would get rid of my last external "STI's" definitly interested

paikman · 05-13-2008, 06:53 PM

lol
i like the bling bling on the fender

Spork · 05-13-2008, 06:56 PM

Yup, you do have to remove that piece to install the RA mudflaps. Soooo, if you want to know how to remove the piece, head over to their website and download the RA install instructions.

STIllthatguy · 05-13-2008, 11:18 PM

yeah i looked at it today, the fender piece just pops right off. and the chrome is attatched by like hardcore double sided tape, nothing a heat gun might remove, just like the badging.

hairlesswookiee · 05-14-2008, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halogene

It's actually attached to the bottom fender piece. When you install the RallyArmor mud flaps, it gets taken (popped) off and the chrome piece is attached to the side fender piece by plastic grommets. I didn't try to take it off but it probably wouldn't be too hard.

Sorry, don't know anyone... :P

i don't really like the chrome strips either. not sure if carbon fiber would look much better but keep us posted with progress and pics once you get them on.

twigg107 · 05-14-2008, 05:00 AM

I was thinking of spraying it with black chrome paint.

05-13-2008, 12:15 PM	#1
STIllthatguy Junior STI Driver Car: 2008 AW STI Fav Mod: The hole in my front end Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	STI + chrome =No Bueno So i guess the real question is...Are there any professional Carbon fiber layers in the bay area willing to try something new for the 2008 STI? I need to get rid of that side chrome piece like its an "STI" or maybe there is already someone working on it? any heads up This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-13-2008, 12:38 PM	#3
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: fp green Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,425 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (8)	Re: STI + chrome =No Bueno i agree, that part in carbon fiber or black would look awesome.

05-13-2008, 12:45 PM	#4
STIllthatguy Junior STI Driver Car: 2008 AW STI Fav Mod: The hole in my front end Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: STI + chrome =No Bueno I think it is attatched to the side molding not the fender, since there is a space/gap. I've been tearing apart my fron bumper and pieces, so far it looks like almost EVERYTHING comes apart in different pieces, I guess I'll have to check tonight. But stil anyone know of any layers in the bay area that will make custom pieces?

05-13-2008, 01:24 PM	#5
Halogene Junior STI Driver Car: Spark Silver O8 STi Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 62 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STI + chrome =No Bueno It's actually attached to the bottom fender piece. When you install the RallyArmor mud flaps, it gets taken (popped) off and the chrome piece is attached to the side fender piece by plastic grommets. I didn't try to take it off but it probably wouldn't be too hard. Sorry, don't know anyone... :P

05-13-2008, 01:29 PM	#6
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 06 sti - steel gray Fav Mod: catless Location: ma & ri Posts: 5,902 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: STI + chrome =No Bueno im sure there will be soon.

05-13-2008, 01:37 PM	#7
BuzSTid Junior STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STi Fav Mod: Stage 1 Location: Calgary Posts: 195 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STI + chrome =No Bueno that would get rid of my last external "STI's" definitly interested

05-13-2008, 06:53 PM	#8
paikman Professional STI Driver Car: 2008 OBP STi Fav Mod: Advan RS 18x9. TurboXS downpipe. Location: VA Posts: 444 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STI + chrome =No Bueno lol i like the bling bling on the fender

05-13-2008, 06:56 PM	#9
Spork Silver Member Car: AW 08 STi Fav Mod: snow tires Location: Waltham, MA Posts: 175 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: STI + chrome =No Bueno Yup, you do have to remove that piece to install the RA mudflaps. Soooo, if you want to know how to remove the piece, head over to their website and download the RA install instructions.

05-13-2008, 11:18 PM	#10
STIllthatguy Junior STI Driver Car: 2008 AW STI Fav Mod: The hole in my front end Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: STI + chrome =No Bueno yeah i looked at it today, the fender piece just pops right off. and the chrome is attatched by like hardcore double sided tape, nothing a heat gun might remove, just like the badging.

05-14-2008, 05:00 AM	#12
twigg107 Spec C Club Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: Me..... Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 1,333 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: STI + chrome =No Bueno I was thinking of spraying it with black chrome paint. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.