jph's 2008 spark silver sti - Page 6

importfanatic17 · 03-04-2008, 12:35 PM

Nobody except big SUV's would know. Just put a pot in the back seat to catch water

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***snorky*** · 03-04-2008, 02:35 PM

i understand the concept of why they did it... it's European styling. I just don't get why they went ahead and did it when the GDs had it integrated into the rear window. Seems like a step back unless they get better reception with a standalone antenna.

Your tail tints look sweet. In that pic, it almost looks like you pulled the headlight apart and painted the pieces of the chrome.

jph · 03-04-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by snorky

i understand the concept of why they did it... it's European styling. I just don't get why they went ahead and did it when the GDs had it integrated into the rear window. Seems like a step back unless they get better reception with a standalone antenna.

yeah, better reception was the answer that i got from my dealer.
unfortunately, i never listen to the radio.
i've got a 6 disk cd player that can play MP3's

i don't even have any use for the ipod interface, as i don't have one.

edit: and once i have a proper exhaust on this thing, i won't have any need for that anymore either

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Originally Posted by snorky

Your tail tints look sweet. In that pic, it almost looks like you pulled the headlight apart and painted the pieces of the chrome.

that pic doesn't even look good haha

i'll have a better one later today.

J.

jph · 03-04-2008, 04:21 PM

one in the morning sun, and one in the evening shade.

they'll look better in a week or so, when they are properly cured

J.

flatthump · 03-04-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by importfanatic17

Why not get it put in the rear window area so that you don't see that monstrosity?

I didn't know it had one either. My immediate thought was to grab a Radio controller and race that thing around my street.

Otter · 03-04-2008, 04:33 PM

Noice J!

Daweism · 03-05-2008, 01:58 AM

Those tails are badass!

Any lightweight mods planned?

Those are my favorites!

jph · 03-07-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Daweism

Any lightweight mods planned?

lightweight wheels are planned. 18x8.5 @ < 17lbs

and here are some look good, and stop fast goodies that showed up today.

J.

eurospek · 03-07-2008, 09:52 PM

Tails look great.

Light smoked > red

jph · 03-08-2008, 02:39 PM

grille is on

i'll try to get some pictures in better lighting conditions soon.

J.

slyguySTI · 03-08-2008, 03:20 PM

looks nice. i like the black grill better..

jph · 03-08-2008, 09:48 PM

so, while the bumper was off, i removed the intake silencer also.

on a quick drive to the gas station, thre was not much added noise at all. actually, i was barely able to hear a difference. not really a worthwile mod, if you like intake noise.

J.

S'poreSTI · 03-09-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jph

so, while the bumper was off, i removed the intake silencer also.

on a quick drive to the gas station, thre was not much added noise at all. actually, i was barely able to hear a difference. not really a worthwile mod, if you like intake noise.

J.

Thanks for doing this first, if there is not much difference then i'll not bother with this mod. Saved me some time

jph · 03-09-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by slyguySTI

looks nice. i like the black grill better..

it's actually te dark gray metallic version. i figured that it would blend in better.
but i have to admit that the dark gray should have been called "light black"

it's pretty dark.

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Originally Posted by S'poreSTI

Thanks for doing this first, if there is not much difference then i'll not bother with this mod. Saved me some time

another short trip to the store.
this time in S#

there seems to be a bit more commotion in the 3000-4000 rpm range. as if there is some added grunt coming from somewhere. oh... and the BPV is slightly more audible too

still, nothing compared to the APS CAI i used to have. that just sounded like a jet engine under the hood

J.

Daweism · 03-10-2008, 01:33 PM

Does the intake silencer effect performance at all?

And what wheels were u looking to get?

03-04-2008, 12:35 PM	#76
importfanatic17 Spec C Club Car: '05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: EQ Tuning tune Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 1,760 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: jph's 2008 spark silver sti Nobody except big SUV's would know. Just put a pot in the back seat to catch water . This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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*snorky* Teh Other White Meat Car: 32J GDFDYEH Fav Mod: Fullerton's Qrack on my car Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,691 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (22)	Re: jph's 2008 spark silver sti i understand the concept of why they did it... it's European styling. I just don't get why they went ahead and did it when the GDs had it integrated into the rear window. Seems like a step back unless they get better reception with a standalone antenna. Your tail tints look sweet. In that pic, it almost looks like you pulled the headlight apart and painted the pieces of the chrome.

03-04-2008, 04:21 PM	#79
jph S204 Racer Car: the wagon Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,812 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: jph's 2008 spark silver sti one in the morning sun, and one in the evening shade. they'll look better in a week or so, when they are properly cured J.

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Otter Silver Member Car: 06 STI CGM Fav Mod: Stereo Location: Napa, CA Posts: 594 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: jph's 2008 spark silver sti Noice J!

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Daweism Professional STI Racer Car: 1993 Toyota Camry LE Fav Mod: Cobb Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 837 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: jph's 2008 spark silver sti Those tails are badass! Any lightweight mods planned? Those are my favorites!

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eurospek Professional STI Driver Car: 2005 SAAB 9-2X AERO Location: Chicago Posts: 479 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: jph's 2008 spark silver sti Tails look great. Light smoked > red

03-08-2008, 02:39 PM	#85
jph S204 Racer Car: the wagon Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,812 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: jph's 2008 spark silver sti grille is on i'll try to get some pictures in better lighting conditions soon. J.

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03-08-2008, 09:48 PM	#87
jph S204 Racer Car: the wagon Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,812 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: jph's 2008 spark silver sti so, while the bumper was off, i removed the intake silencer also. on a quick drive to the gas station, thre was not much added noise at all. actually, i was barely able to hear a difference. not really a worthwile mod, if you like intake noise. J.

03-10-2008, 01:33 PM	#90
Daweism Professional STI Racer Car: 1993 Toyota Camry LE Fav Mod: Cobb Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 837 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: jph's 2008 spark silver sti Does the intake silencer effect performance at all? And what wheels were u looking to get? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.