just installed STI side cowls

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  1. feelthebreak

    feelthebreak Member

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    i have had these sitting around in my basement forever. put them on today. here are the pics... you can tell how much better they are the crappy stock stamped steel...

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    #1 feelthebreak, May 15, 2009
  2. Bug-Rex

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    Nice! Make a DIY. Never seen this one done.
     
    #2 Bug-Rex, May 15, 2009
  3. XanRules

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    noticeable difference in handling?
     
    #3 XanRules, May 15, 2009
  4. nicad

    nicad Yes I am a troll

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    I've had this sitting around for over a year LOL
     
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  5. feelthebreak

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    you can't tell a difference behind the wheel, but i can flex the oem piece in my hands. so you be the judge...
     
    #5 feelthebreak, May 15, 2009
  6. AtlxPat

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    i heard aftermarket fender cowls make a HUGE difference, such as paranoid fabrications.
     
    #6 AtlxPat, May 16, 2009
  7. wagunz_pwn

    wagunz_pwn Active Member

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    1. Remove fender
    2. Remove stock brace
    3. Replace w/ new brace.
    4. Replace fender.
    5. Repeat on other side.

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    #7 wagunz_pwn, May 16, 2009
  8. Alex

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    I have never driven a setup with these, but I fail to understanding how this makes even a marginal improvement.
     
    #8 Alex, May 16, 2009
  9. feelthebreak

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    if you do install this make sure you have some of those cheap plastic black clips, you have to pull the front bumper and remove the headlights too. ive got about 6 of those clips to replace that broke. plus i found rust on the welds you can see in the picture, car has always been garaged.
     
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  10. goixiz

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    very noticeable difference
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  11. Matt

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    #11 Matt, May 16, 2009
  12. Alex

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    Aye, but their explanation isnt exactly all that explanatory.
     
    #12 Alex, May 17, 2009
  13. Bug-Rex

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    Wow! Now with these step by step directions I think I can do this! Thanks Matt! :fawk:
     
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  14. wagunz_pwn

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  15. blindfold

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    are these the 07 cowl peices ?
     
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  16. nicad

    nicad Yes I am a troll

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    I have the TiC ones afaik. when I take my fender in to get painted here pretty soon I'll go ahead and throw them on
     
    #16 nicad, May 17, 2009
  17. Slowsoul

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    They further reinforce the unibody by tying the engine bay to the cabin...anything that helps to keep it from twisting is good.
     
    #17 Slowsoul, May 17, 2009
  18. Koolaid

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    how much more horsepower at the wheels?
     
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  19. Cool_____

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    Alex I thought the same thing. Then had a buddy make some. Tried to install at my house and could not get clearance for my hand. So I drove home with one off the car and the other stock one on. I took the turn fairly hard onto my road like I always do and next thing I know I'm understeering onto the shoulder. It makes a difference.
     
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  20. FACE

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    Humm sounds like a great bang for the buck...
     
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  21. techlord

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    I can see it's use, I took the stock one's off the banana and put on the coupe.
    Ped said his buddy has a bolt in cage and it made a huge improvement on body twist.
     
    #21 techlord, Jun 18, 2009
  22. dundunskeert

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    Installed them today.
    They definitely make a difference.
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    #23 dundunskeert, Jul 9, 2009
  24. mmtasty

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    I have a set I'm waiting on I got through a group buy. I'm excited! I hear they help a lot. But then, that's what they said about my rear strut tower bar... and all that does is get in the way.
     
    #24 mmtasty, Jul 9, 2009
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