jph's 2008 spark silver sti - Page 9

S'poreSTI · 03-17-2008, 09:45 PM

Looks good, could you grab a few measurements of the front bumper ground clearance with this drop?

With my front lip the gap is just 15cm on stock springs (without lip is 19cm), and i'm already worried about some of the ramps/kerbs i have to cross.

jph · 03-17-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by S'poreSTI

Looks good, could you grab a few measurements of the front bumper ground clearance with this drop?

With my front lip the gap is just 15cm on stock springs (without lip is 19cm), and i'm already worried about some of the ramps/kerbs i have to cross.

not sure what to say but... i'm at 20cm front clearance with the swift springs.
and i measured the ground to fender height to be 1" lower than stock.

i'll admit that my garage floor is SLIGHTLY angled down towards the back, but i don't think that it should have an impact on this measurement.

i'll measure it again when i'm on a 100% level surface though.

J.

jph · 03-18-2008, 08:42 AM

parked the car ass first in my garage and measured it again; still @ 20cm front ground clearance dead center of the front lip.

J.

S'poreSTI · 03-18-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jph

parked the car ass first in my garage and measured it again; still @ 20cm front ground clearance dead center of the front lip.

J.

Ah i think the difference is because the center part is kinda raised, the corners drop down on the stock bumper.
i was measuring at the corners when i saw 19cm. I think the center must be ~1-2cm higher. With the lip its a constant 15cm all round, on a dead level surface

jph · 03-18-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by S'poreSTI

Ah i think the difference is because the center part is kinda raised, the corners drop down on the stock bumper.
i was measuring at the corners when i saw 19cm. I think the center must be ~1-2cm higher. With the lip its a constant 15cm all round, on a dead level surface

aha! time to measure again

just a little bit below 18cm on the corners!

J.

importfanatic17 · 03-18-2008, 09:12 AM

Looks good J!

jph · 03-18-2008, 12:35 PM

two more crap cellphone pics.

Justin sent me the pictures he took yesterday, so expect some comparison shots later today.

J.

jph · 03-18-2008, 09:16 PM

Swift vs OEM

J.

Otter · 03-19-2008, 05:39 AM

I like the drop a lot, really makes the wheel wells look filled out. What do you have to do for swift now?

twigg107 · 03-19-2008, 07:35 AM

jph, can you tell me what the specs of the tint you used on your tail lights? I got my 08 on sunday and I love the look of your lights.... not to dark or light.... just perfect!!! Thanks

jph · 03-19-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter

I like the drop a lot, really makes the wheel wells look filled out. What do you have to do for swift now?

i'm meeting them after work. we'll see

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Originally Posted by twigg107

jph, can you tell me what the specs of the tint you used on your tail lights? I got my 08 on sunday and I love the look of your lights.... not to dark or light.... just perfect!!! Thanks

i used Lamin-X 17mil headlight film, in their "tint" color.
there is no pre-cut version of this film available for the tail lights, so you need to buy the "bulk" version.

J.

S'poreSTI · 03-19-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jph

Swift vs OEM

J.

That difference is just coz of the balloon lifting up the WRB

twigg107 · 03-19-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jph

i used Lamin-X 17mil headlight film, in their "tint" color.
there is no pre-cut version of this film available for the tail lights, so you need to buy the "bulk" version.

J.

Sweet thanks man!! I'am having my brother help me with it and hes done tinting before but after seeing your's, I like it alot better then those really dark ones everyones using.

Thanks again!

jph · 03-19-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by S'poreSTI

That difference is just coz of the balloon lifting up the WRB

J.

MorePSiTehBett4 · 03-19-2008, 01:16 PM

awesome drop j!!!! looks amazing

03-17-2008, 09:45 PM	#121
S'poreSTI Senior STI Driver Car: 08 STi WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hatchback! Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 353 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: jph's 2008 spark silver sti Looks good, could you grab a few measurements of the front bumper ground clearance with this drop? With my front lip the gap is just 15cm on stock springs (without lip is 19cm), and i'm already worried about some of the ramps/kerbs i have to cross. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-18-2008, 08:42 AM	#123
jph S204 Racer Car: the wagon Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,784 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: jph's 2008 spark silver sti parked the car ass first in my garage and measured it again; still @ 20cm front ground clearance dead center of the front lip. J.

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jph S204 Racer Car: the wagon Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,784 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (9)	Re: jph's 2008 spark silver sti two more crap cellphone pics. Justin sent me the pictures he took yesterday, so expect some comparison shots later today. J.

03-18-2008, 09:16 PM	#128
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03-19-2008, 05:39 AM	#129
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 I like the drop a lot, really makes the wheel wells look filled out. What do you have to do for swift now?

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