Bianca ('06 STi) A New Start

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  1. GregRoot198521
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    Alright, I am consolidating this thread down to 4 main posts prior to the upcoming updates of import. This is just clean up the thread a bit. Cheers.

    Some of y'all know me already, I'm the guy who had the (likely first) 3rd gen with a tube bumper. It was a good learning process, but the truth remained, the 3rd gens aren't as toughly built as the GD bodies. So I traded in Roxie (WRB '11 WRX) for Bianca (OBP '06 STi). This will be my build thread for the new iteration. This was Roxie's build: http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24372
    Or the one on here:
    http://mnsubaru.com/index.php?threads/New-to-the-site,-old-to-Minnesota,-kinda-new-to-Scoobs.38481/

    So here's Roxie before:
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    Built for damage:
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    Some desert run vids:





    And as she looked at trade in:
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    Now say goodbye to Roxie, and hello to Bianca.
    As she rolled out of the dealership:
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    Next to my buddies WRB '04:
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    And just a few mods done over the first few days (Perrin Wing Stiffies, JDM style window visors, a Killer B shift knob, some vinyl decals to represent (DirtyImpreza & MNSubaru) and a partial debadge):
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    And here is one of the most current pics:
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    And, here is a mod list of what will be going in or has gone in Installed, Not Installed & Need to Buy:

    Drivetrain:
    COBB OTS Stage 1 tune – 91 Octane
    QwikValve Part #F105S – Short Nipple - Engine Oil Pan
    QwikValve Part #F108S 16mmx1.5 w/Clip – Tranny Oil Pan
    QwikValve Part #T207 26mmx1.5 w/Clip – Tranny Oil Pan
    GrimmSpeed P'n'P'ed Exhaust Manifold
    Killer B Oil Pan/Baffle/Pickup Tube
    Killer B 1/2NPT to 1/8PT Adapter
    Tigwerks Engine Mounts (and OEM Engine Mount Plates) – 60A Stiffness Bushings
    Upgraded Tranny Mount
    Tigwerks Power Steering Reservoir
    KartBoy Pitch Stop Mount
    KartBoy 6MT Short Throw Shifter & Bushings
    Borla Hush CBE (will be modified for higher exit, along with rear bumper)
    Tigwerks Oil Return & Power Steering Fittings
    60mm Defi BF Oil Temp., EGT, Boost & Fuel Pressure Gauges
    Samco Hoses and Hose Clamps
    2x 3mm Phenolic Spacers
    PTP Turbo Blanket - Lava
    LightSpeed Ti Turbo Heat Shield
    Perrin Turbo Heat Shield GD
    Universal 5 Points HKS Grounding Kit

    Suspension/Braking:
    Braid Winrace TA – 15x6.5+45
    Yokohama Geolander A/T-S – 215/70-15
    Subaru 4/2 Pot Calipers & Rebuild Kits
    DBA 4/2 pot Rotors for STi
    Stoptech STR660 Brake Fluid DOT 4 .5L
    Goodridge 01-07 Subaru WRX/STi Phantom G-Stop Brake Lines
    Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads
    King Lifting Springs
    Grp N Front & Rear Strut Tophat/Mounts for GDs
    2006 STi OEM Struts - Front & Back – For future Feal revalve
    TSS Weld-on Strut Mounts - Front/Back
    TSS Trailing Arms (stock - +1") & Trailing Arm Mounts (stock - +1") - Lime Green
    2x 5mm Wheel Spacers
    02-07 WRX 4 POINT PINK H-BRACE
    Offensive Power Fender Braces
    Cusco Strut Bar & Triangle Brace
    Whiteline Rear Sub-frame Lockdown Bolts

    Armor/Weight Loss:
    Primitive Racing 3/16” Rear Diff Plate
    Primitive Racing 3/16” Aluminum Skid Plate w/ Stinger Option
    Stripped Interior (carpet, insulation, some trim, rear seat belts & mounts)
    Aluminum Diamond-plate Floormats
    Protection Installed over Fuel/Brake lines
    Rally Armor Mud Flaps (Red Logo)
    Trunk Separating Nets

    Miscellaneous:
    Clarion CX501 In-Dash CD/MP3/VMA Receiver
    ATi Dual Steering Column 60mm Gauge Pod
    Sullivan Racing Aluminum Pedals - Gold Grid
    Killer B Shift Knob
    JDM Style Window Visors
    BLOX Racing Vortex Generator
    5x Perrin Stiffies (3 Installed)
    04-05 WRX/STi Sedan Tail Lamp Pair
    Roof Vent
    Roof Scoop Fiberglass Bolt-on Rally
    JDM Style Window Visors
    4 Hella Supertones
    Billet Aluminum Glove-box Handle
    Accessory Plug 4 Way Splitter/Extension
    Grimmspeed High-Lift Hood Struts
    JDM Hazard Light Switch
    Rigid Industries Hybrid SR-Series 10" LED
    Rigid Industries Dually Hybrid 2x2 LED - 2
    Impreza/WRX/STi Armrest Extension
    STi Aluminum Oil Filler Cap
    Subaru Keyhole Plugs GD WRX STI Impreza
    Black VW OEM Sunglasses Hand Grip Holder
    2004 STi Owner’s Manual Case
     
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    10-13FEB2013: Installed the Cusco OS rear strut brace and triangle brace the first day. Noticeably stiffened up the rear a little bit, but required a run to the hardware stores for, you guessed it, more hardware. (My buddy Preston helped with everything this day. Thanks bro!) We also attempted to fix the leak into my power steering that was stiffening the turning a lot, and causing a horrid squeal. Replaced all the clamps with hose clamps (one day they will get replaced with something safer for hose), replaced the fluid (it was nasty and brown, probably never replaced) and replaced the O-ring that is notorious for leaking. The O-ring was super squared off, hard and warped; likely the original factory piece, like the fluid likely was. Squeal was taken care of for the moment.
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    That night we (Preston, 2 other Subaru buddies and myself, so 4 Subies total, 2 STi’s and 2 WRXs) went out to a local spot called “The Wall” (desert area by the Rio Grande where Jeep guys go to tear around). Threw some dust up, had a good bit of fun, did some donut-action and just generally hooned in the dirt for a bit. All fun and games until something breaks though; Preston’s STi started spewing coolant from the janky coolant reservoir he was running with his FMIC setup. Cap didn’t seal up right, but doubt that was the whole issue. All 4 of us ended up sitting around out there taking turns to refill his system with piss. (Not sure if he did a coolant flush or not before selling, if not, that’s even better.) Good times.

    Next day the power steering whine was back with a vengeance. After a bunch of searching that day (the 11th) and coming up with zero (didn’t check the O-ring this time) I decided to rest that night and check it out the next day.

    Checked the O-ring the following day, and sure enough, the O-ring got torn during install. Quick replacement later (including a run up to the local AutoPepNAPA-BoysZone) and the problem was finally fixed. Also increased my collection of O-rings. And since I had spare time I decided to install two (2/4 going in) of my Hella Supertones, hadn’t decided where the last two would go yet. Finished the horn install on the 19th, so I have 4 Hellas just waiting for some idiot to cut me off. Hopefully someone ****s their pants and wakes up.


    MAR2013: Worked on the car intermittently throughout the month. Didn’t get much done, as I was mainly just enjoying the car.
    Removed my carpet and most of the relatively easily pulled foam mat, as well as the plastic venting for the rear foot-wells. Sold the carpet and the floor-mats to my buddy here who has an '04 with ugly carpet and floor-mats. Also, installed some Aluminum diamond-plate floormats (with the dead pedal also) to provide some grip, bought them off an eBay shop. They would fit better if I had the regular flooring still, but it's alright, I have them bolted in to the floors with riv nuts and small machine screws (these replaced the self-tappers that are in the pics). Last interior bits I installed were replacing the glove-box handle with a billet aluminum handle I scored off eBay and installing a cigerette lighter plug extension/splitter. Pics:
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    Installed some Carbon Fiber Sokie Tech hood dampers off of an eBay seller (Alvoturk9000 or something close). Great purchase, and glad I bought them. Also installed these carbon fiber goodies (grills that need some adjustment to fit correctly and a fuel door overlay that had the same issue) and some stickers (a few on the back window and some under the hood for installed parts).
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    Later in the month I started installing the 6” wide HDPE strips (6”x60” sheets in .020” and .040” thicknesses) I had purchased in the beginning of the month. These are covering the hard-lines and wiring harnesses that run along the inside face of the door sills. Started with the .020” thick strips, and later covered the front half with the .040” thick strips for added protection (no need in the rear with no back seat). They are riveted to the trim pieces on the sills and connected under the lines/wiring with more riv-nuts and machine screws, same as the floor plates/mats.
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    Towards the end of the month I installed a Blox Racing vortex generator, fitment wasn't the flattest, but it's not going anywhere thanks to 8-10 beefy rivets, some 3M foam tape and some E-3000 (or whatever it's called, some sort of silicone/glue, it works great). Hopefully it doesn't leak at all, but if it does, I'll fix that. Not sure how I feel about the look though. The same evening I installed a set of Whiteline rear subframe lockdown bolts. Big pain in the ass to install, but the quick spin I took afterwards left me feeling they were worth it. Then again that could be the placebo affect people get.


    APR2013: Beginning of this month I received emergency deployment orders (couldn’t talk about the deployment until ~2 months after leaving when press releases were made) and left to Guam the middle of the month. I tried to get a little done on the car during this time, as well as still spending time with my beautiful wife, and spending long hours at work. Drank a lot of caffeine and didn’t sleep much during this time, and didn’t accomplish much with the car.
    I removed the front seats to finish the last bits of the HDPE strip install (pieces I attached to the bottom of the B-pillar trim), and took the opportunity to get of the rattle that was coming from the underseat sub when the bass would hit. I remounted it with metal “tape” (the type sometimes used for strapping up pipes, thin metal strip with intermittent holes that comes in rolls in the plumbing aisle). Essentially did an “X” shape over the sub, and bolted the ends to the floor with machine screws and riv-nuts. Put foam tape and painters tape (holds the foam tape in place) on all the rub points and on the cross-point; increased the tightness of the mounting setup and killed any possible plastic-metal contact. I may find an alternate method of covering the strapping later on, probably just paint it black and rewrap the painters tape with electrical tape.
    Second thing I accomplished was installing some of the Defi gauges (Defi-Link Meter BF gauges) I bought off a local friend I made. He had the boost, EGT and fuel pressure gauges with the control unit. I installed the boost and EGT partially, meaning I wired them in, installed the gauges and got the sensor wiring ran out, but didn’t install the sensors. Gauges are mounted in an ATI steering column cluster, the control unit got strapped down (same strapping I used on the sub) to the driver’s side of the center console, just under the dash.
    Installed the new head unit I bought, since I really missed being able to use my iPod in the car, replacing the stock 6-disc with a Clarion CX501. It’s an MP3/CD player with USB and AUX connections. First radio install ever, but I accomplished it. After this got the Sullivan Racing pedals (gold grids) put in, I bled a little bit during the process, but very worth it. So pretty and grippy!!
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    Last thing I accomplished before I left was to get the car ready for long-term storage. Did an oil change (installed the QwikValve/Fumoto drain valve for later ease), checked the other fluids, topped off the tires and plugged up the exhaust and intake with copious amounts of foil. While I had the car on jack stands (for the oil change) I installed the skid plate. After this was all done I disconnected the battery, tossed the back seat pieces in the back (not installed, just loose), closed her up and said goodbye.

    30JUN2013: Also, since this is somewhat of a journal, as well as my build thread, I'll say goodbye to my (my wife's originally) dog, Cara. She had to be put down on Saturday in VA, due to just getting really old, and having organs failing. She was an English Yellow Lab, and she would have hit 14 years old come September. I'll miss the puppy, but I know she isn't hurting anymore.
    Obligatory pic of the fur-butt.
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    AUG2013: Bought these:
    One of these:
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    One of these:
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    And after I'm back home, it'll look something like this (not my car or my pic, stolen from Creel's (on DirtyImpreza) post):
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    Bought the brakes I've been waiting for a good deal on, '06/07 WRX 4/2 pot calipers. Also scored a few more goodies like a brand-new Killer B oil pan/baffle & pick-up combo, from a guy who wasn’t going to install it in his car, a pair of lightly used rear Grp N top-hats and bought a Contour+2 camera off Amazon.
    Bought the wife a necklace, she'd been eyeballing it, I bought it for her, earned some major brownie points that I can't make use of for a while still.
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    OCT-DEC2013: Thought I had scored a super deal ($115 shipped) on BNIB ‘04/05 Impreza tail-lights from a seller on eBay, but the ****head seller decided they wouldn’t ship. When I filed a dispute they immediately refunded the money, though I said I wanted the lights, not the money. Worked out though, as a week after getting the refund I won the bidding on another set of BNIB tails, got them for a little over $220 shipped, so about as much as a used set.


    OCT2013-FEB2014: Bought a few other things for the build during this time:
    • TSS Weld-on strut mounts
    • Second set of ’06 STi struts (for a future revalve)
    • Armrest extenson
    • Replacement oil cap (billet Aluminum piece with STi engraved)
    • Replacement fuel door (replace that silly CF covered one)
    • Grp N Front top hats
    • 2004 STi owner’s manual case (looks better than the ones on other years, has a pretty CBR STi logo too)
    • Tigwerks engine mounts (w/60A bushings)
    • Perrin turbo heatshield
    • 60mm Defi BF Oil temp. gauge (goes with the Defi-link setup)
    • 3mm Phenolic spacers
    • GrimmSpeed High-lift hood struts (will replace the Sokie-tech set)
    • KartBoy Pitch-stop
    • TSS Trailing arm mounts (stock & 1” longer mounting positions) – Lime Green
    • Borla Hush CBE
    • JDM Hazard Light Switch
    • TSS Trailing Arms (adjustable from stock to 1” longer) – Lime Green
    • DBA 4/2 Pot Rotors for 5x114.3 hubs (STi fitment)
    • Perrin Stiffies (2 more to finish the spoiler)
    • Tigwerks Oil return fitting & Power Steering pump fitting
    • Offensive Power fender braces
     
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    FEB2014: This is the overall plan behind that Borla Hush I bought (also got that JDM hazard light switch in the same deal); it’s used and is leaking at the slip fitting, so that will be getting welded up. I figured this exhaust would be perfect for my plans as I was planning on building something similar, this ended up cheaper ($250 shipped for exhaust and the hazard switch). On to the plan though; this is a rough Paint job of what I want as a result:
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    It's a rough illustration (think I made the tips a little smaller looking than they really are), but basically there is a way to run exhaust up a little higher in the bumper (little bit of metal removal required, and mounting point changes will be required), and make a little CF lip (the gray oval in the picture) around the exhaust. I'll also have to do some plastic welding to close up the bump on the bottom, but it will remove the exhaust from hitting out on the trail (plus I dig the look after seeing another GD STi with a single tip exiting in the same way - mjfubar on IWSTi).

    This should illustrate how much metal will be cut out (and braced):
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    I'm figuring I should be able to chop out at least 6-10" above (to that spot pointed to in the pic, maybe a little higher; I'd weld a brace across the bottom of the hole (and weld shut the cut if there is more than one layer anywhere)). If it comes down to removal of the bumper bar, I'll make a tube replacement (I was considering making one anyways).

    And some parts pics to hold off the pic-hungry, until I can put said parts in:
    Braid Wheels:
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    Killer B Oil Pan, Pickup and Baffle:
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    TSS Weld-on Strut Mounts and Trailing Arms/TA Mounts:
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    And a collage of some of the other bigger (read pricier) components:
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    Take the stickers off your killing a Subaru with those :/
     
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    Lol, which ones? Granted, it's my car, my taste (or tastelessness) so I'll do what I want in the long run, as this car won't be in a lot of people's taste going by the mod path I'll have anyways. Not going to go lower, going to go higher, not going to go with huge deep low offset wheels, I'll be going with stockish offset 15" wheels with a ****load of rubber. That said, I do get bored of stickers, and the hello titty and that weird STi/paint drip vinyl will probably come off, maybe the yin-yang too, but the rest of them, live with it, they're staying, though I might get them in a different color, as I don't really dig chrome (Godsmack sticker) or silver (yin-yang sticker). Springfield sticker will stay and probably those brass knuckles too, AWD is staying too.
     
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    +1 ^
     
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    I like stickers. Keep'em. Always nice to see something different. Keep the updates coming.
     
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    stickers are alright, really, but seriously anything but godsmack.

    I've always liked that style STI.
     
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    Tool and Mudvayne...ftw ;)
     
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    Tool....greatest band on earth.
     
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    Is there a reason you chose a WRX/STi with your build desires in mind vs say a turbo outback/forester? Not hating, just wondering as I don't hear/see too many wrx's lifted vs lowered
     
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    The STi does come with limited slip front and rear diffs, controllable center diff, more bullet-proof transmission, shorter gear ratios, and more power to boot. These would all be welcome advantages for an off-road subaru. Sure, you can swap all this stuff, but its easier/cheaper to start with the right platform ;)

    OP - although lifted subies are not my forte, I still think its a badass idea, and I'm looking forward to seeing how this turns out! :coffee:
     
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    I'll keep some, just probably not all. Definitely will keep trying to make progress, I just get lazy spells at times.
    I love Godsmack, Sully has an awesome voice.

    I didn't like the '06/07 look at first, but I grew to like, then love the look over the last 2 years.
    Hell yeah, I've got some Metallica hidden inside the car on my rear strut triangle brace too. 4 of my favorite bands, but I'll have to include Rammstein on there eventually too.
    To quote TMF:
    Thanks TMF, I'll definitely keep adding updates
     
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    Always look forward to seeing someone do "their own thing." Congrats on the new car and looking good so far. Have fun with it and keep us updated.
     
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    Like to see cars getting used. If I were in the desert again, I too would lift it. Not much point in Minn though.
     
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    Damn right. Used like a cheap whore. ;)

    One of these days (maybe after taxes get done) I'll get my suspension setup (after I find a set of blown or clunking stockers and a seller who isn't a dreamer about the value of clunking struts) and my King springs for her. May install 1/2" spacers on top, since I have them already too.

    Depending on where we (the wife, the car and myself) end up next I may keep the same lift, or drop the spacers off the mod list. Now whether it's another duty station, or if I get kicked out for being broken and getting fat is another story. Meh.
     
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    Sorry to hear about the dog - losing a beloved animal is sometimes worse than losing a person. :(

    I am looking forward to more updates...can't wait to see this thing lifted! Action shots/videos are always welcome too.
     
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    Thanks much. Hopefully it won't be too long till I can do all my work on her, get her higher and then go and mosh down se desert trails in her.
     
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    ditching the brembos? Is that for wheel clearance reasons?
     
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    Indeed I shall be. After I get back and install, I'll put the Brembos up for sale. Exactly it, can't fit my 15" off-road setup over Brembos, but WRX brakes fit fine.
     
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    Can't wait to see the end result. How high of a lift are you going?
     
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    Probably going to keep it right at 2" or maybe a little less this time, granted that'll be the suspension side of the equation, don't recall the difference in height between the stock rubber/wheel and off-road setup. Think the stock setup is 225/45R17 and my Braids are holding 215/70R15 Geolanders. So diameter: 25" going up to 26.9", with an increase of 7.7%, which should make my speedo actually read almost accurately, lol. What's funny is the wheels will sit out to the side a little (.1") farther. The extra diameter will probably eat the hell out of my fender liners.

    So to answer the original question, overall, the lift will be 2-3"
     
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    sorry buddy.. i just saw that yesterday too. :confused:
     
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    Lol, all good dude. What's the difference between the JDM and the USDM version 8 tails?
     
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    you know, i honestly don't know.
     
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    After a quick search, I guess it's just the placement of the lights, and which do what in the bottom half. USDM: running lights are the outside portion, braking lights up the circle. JDM: running light is the circle, braking lights up the outside piece.
    IWSTi
    ClubWRX
    I'm not quite sure how I feel about it.
     
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    Where did you pick up the 80s or 90s era emblems/ badges?!? I've been browsing for a while now and can't find them
     
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    Sent you the naswer in a message, to prevent clutter in my build thread.
     
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    Wtf you talkin bout?
     
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    Read, the answer to your question is in this, my thread. Literally in the previous post.
     
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    Well seeing its 5 pages to get an answer and no picture of them on your car, i have no interest. The design has not changed betweem what is pictured, so whats special now?
     
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    I count only 2 pages, and the answer is literally the next post. And obviously the badge hasn't been installed, I'm deployed. If you don't like my thread, don't post in it, so please go kick rocks. And design has changed, it is a solid design now, and the size has changed too.
     
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    Mobile its 5......I must have forgotten that I hated your thread, cuz I still dont remeber where that was at. You plan on running that badge on just the front, or do both you and ryan plan on doing body work to fill the holes on your trunk just to run a cool old badge?
     
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    Well I didnt see your edit till I posted so....public forum, simple question, no attitude adjustment needed.
     
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    Uh huh...well again simple question of placement and your getting upset.

    If your crossing bridges comment was in answer to my question, then look at what I said as information that you now know prior to finding out last minute and trying to make a plan.
     
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    Well, you come in criticizing my lack of pictures, that I obviously can't take, which you would've known if you'd read any of my thread. I already suspected this piece of information you shared, and I already have a plan, though I never stated that the badge was for the car in the first place. The list that Ryan was asking after has things for my car, and things that aren't. I will apologize for my grumpiness tonight though, as I have a raging migraine right now.

    Edit: I'm going to ask the mods to clean up all the posts after mine about my exhaust plans though, as all of the posts past it are not contributing to my thread.
     
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    I cannot say for sure on the 08+ but for sure on the 06-07 rear has 2 large holes when you remove the rear badge. I covered mine up with the "impreza" badge since it covered the holes well.

    I was never doubting you had a plan, I was directing my original comment toward ryan since im 99% positive he didnt know that info, and being that I know him I wouldnt want him spending money on an open badge like that if he cant replace the originals with it without spending a decent ammount of money.
     
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    The 08+ definitely do have a hole (or 2, can't recall)., and I'm sure Ryan will appreciate the heads up, I'll even add it to the messages I sent him about them. If I ever decide to go the badgeless route, I'd do an Aluminum spec-c trunk, and set it up for an S204 wing. That'd be something that would be a pre-repaint switch though. (I don't do black cars)
     
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    Even that route, it looks like you want to grab usdm years 02-05 jdm spec c...it lookd like their hawkeye body spec c also has that badge, again thats if your not looking to do bodywork, but if your repainting anyways not that big a deal to get them covered
     
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    No worries, I'd be getting one used, so I'd be able to make sure of the badging situation prior. Though I would check the current pricing on a new one first.

    Edit: After re-looking, I'd get one new, with no badge, and no spoiler mounting holes. Only about 100 more than a beat-up used one.
     
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    Nice...can't wait to see some videos of this thing in action!
     
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    please delete
     
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