My 2005 STi (Sold for an EVO X) - Page 4

twiSTies · 08-11-2006, 01:36 PM

Decided against an APR or HKS rear diffuser because I didn't want to cut into my stock bumper or rivet into it. So today I finally removed the dealer sticker from the trunk and installed the JDM rear spats. I tried to get soem good angles on them to show them off better.

Here the pics are. First, my 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi TYPE R!

best recognize, foo!

now on to the goodies:

One installed after I figured out which screw went where since I can't read Japanese.

Here they are both on, dealer sticker gone, car waxed, and done for the day:

and here is a side profile shot to show the levelling out of the cars bottom line that these spats provide:

They fit beautifully, just like OEM (duh). Love them. The paint matches up flawlessly. I put a coat of wax on them and they're good to show.

Got some more parts on the way too...

APS CAI
TiC Pivot Bushing

I'll update with my reviews/pics later. I'm moving to the APS from my Typhoon due to bad heatsoaking issues with the Typhoon in city traffic. I will be getting an APS turbo inlet next to bolt up with it, just in time for my next stage of mods.

LightWerkz · 08-11-2006, 01:48 PM

Nice stuff.

***Wes*** · 08-11-2006, 01:56 PM

lookin good

nice-rice · 08-11-2006, 02:01 PM

Looks awesome, their a great addition to the car.

twiSTies · 08-11-2006, 03:25 PM

Thanks!

I want to get a front lip next. Can't decide on a carbon fiber one or a normal v-limited.

Sunfighter · 08-12-2006, 09:27 PM

Wow, I really like the direction that you are taking your car in!!!! Gorgeous!!!

I have Tanabe springs and the V-Limited front lip and I'v been looking for something to balance out the lower front end of the car visually... I must know where you can get those spats because they look absaloutely stunning!!!!

twiSTies · 08-13-2006, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunfighter

Wow, I really like the direction that you are taking your car in!!!! Gorgeous!!!

I have Tanabe springs and the V-Limited front lip and I'v been looking for something to balance out the lower front end of the car visually... I must know where you can get those spats because they look absaloutely stunning!!!!

Thank you very much!

I got the rear spats through the group buy that was being run on here in the exterior forum. It was through Japanparts.com. The GB took off about $100 from the regular price and shipping time from Japan wasn't bad at all.

STiNC · 08-13-2006, 12:40 PM

You're right about the lines, really cleans everything up back there. Looks great!

twiSTies · 08-13-2006, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STiNC

You're right about the lines, really cleans everything up back there. Looks great!

Thanks!

twiSTies · 08-15-2006, 05:13 PM

Installed the TiC pivot bushings yesterday. They were a tough fit. I had to manhandle the shifter and use a hammer pretty liberally to get them close enough to where I could mangle the shifter back into the linkage rod. I then tightened them down and after one readjustment, was good to go. My impression of them after a day or two of driving is that they're good at firming up the overall feel of the stick when engaging gates. I'm not too thrilled with how sloppy the linkage bushings are, etc. though, so I will have to order the bodacious bushings bundle next month along with a Cobb SS.

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08-11-2006, 01:36 PM	#31
twiSTies S204 Racer Feedback Score: 8 reviews Car: 08 Evo X GSR Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 3,625 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005	Decided against an APR or HKS rear diffuser because I didn't want to cut into my stock bumper or rivet into it. So today I finally removed the dealer sticker from the trunk and installed the JDM rear spats. I tried to get soem good angles on them to show them off better. Here the pics are. First, my 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi TYPE R! best recognize, foo! now on to the goodies: One installed after I figured out which screw went where since I can't read Japanese. Here they are both on, dealer sticker gone, car waxed, and done for the day: and here is a side profile shot to show the levelling out of the cars bottom line that these spats provide: They fit beautifully, just like OEM (duh). Love them. The paint matches up flawlessly. I put a coat of wax on them and they're good to show. Got some more parts on the way too... APS CAI TiC Pivot Bushing I'll update with my reviews/pics later. I'm moving to the APS from my Typhoon due to bad heatsoaking issues with the Typhoon in city traffic. I will be getting an APS turbo inlet next to bolt up with it, just in time for my next stage of mods.

08-11-2006, 01:48 PM	#32
LightWerkz STI Master Feedback Score: 78 reviews Car: E46 M3 My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: ZCP Wheels Location: Clifton Posts: 7,484 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005	Nice stuff.

08-11-2006, 01:56 PM	#33
*Wes* I'm Jim Halpert Feedback Score: 9 reviews Car: 06 WRB STI My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: EWG Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 7,217 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006	lookin good

08-11-2006, 02:01 PM	#34
nice-rice S204 Racer Feedback Score: 5 reviews Car: 05 STi Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4,138 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005	Looks awesome, their a great addition to the car.

08-11-2006, 03:25 PM	#35
twiSTies S204 Racer Feedback Score: 8 reviews Car: 08 Evo X GSR Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 3,625 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005	Thanks! I want to get a front lip next. Can't decide on a carbon fiber one or a normal v-limited.

08-12-2006, 09:27 PM	#36
Sunfighter Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Suspension Location: Victoria, British Columbi Posts: 134 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006	Wow, I really like the direction that you are taking your car in!!!! Gorgeous!!! I have Tanabe springs and the V-Limited front lip and I'v been looking for something to balance out the lower front end of the car visually... I must know where you can get those spats because they look absaloutely stunning!!!!

08-13-2006, 12:40 PM	#38
STiNC Junior STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 05 CGM STi Location: Winston-Salem,North Carol Posts: 63 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005	You're right about the lines, really cleans everything up back there. Looks great!

08-15-2006, 05:13 PM	#40
twiSTies S204 Racer Feedback Score: 8 reviews Car: 08 Evo X GSR Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 3,625 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005	Installed the TiC pivot bushings yesterday. They were a tough fit. I had to manhandle the shifter and use a hammer pretty liberally to get them close enough to where I could mangle the shifter back into the linkage rod. I then tightened them down and after one readjustment, was good to go. My impression of them after a day or two of driving is that they're good at firming up the overall feel of the stick when engaging gates. I'm not too thrilled with how sloppy the linkage bushings are, etc. though, so I will have to order the bodacious bushings bundle next month along with a Cobb SS.