Alex's Lightning Red 2008 STi

Discussion in 'Member Journals & Project Build Stories' started by Alex, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. longfury

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    Yeah, mine are trashed. :| Good thing is they don't sell the basics anymore.
     
  2. Alex

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    Picking up the new Hertz 3 ways from Ryan tonight -- EXCITEMENT ensues!
     
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    on my email update, i did a quick glance and read "EXCREMENT ensues!"
    carry on. have fun at the fury meet tonight, cant wait to see pics!
     
  4. Alex

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    Here's my co-driver. He's not that great on reading the maps, but good for a few laughs :rofl:

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    So jealous of this. It excites me more than any of the other pieces. If I didn't just put myself on a budget..
     
  6. blaster

    blaster my other ride is your mom
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    He says, "Alex, I needs more of the Gs."
     
  7. Alex

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    I'll cut you a super duper WRXAtlanta Supporting Member deal if you're seriously interested ;)

    Yesss...I just need to put the "Get More Gs" skull on his tail! :rofl:
     
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    Do eeeetttt. That would be hilarious.
     
  9. blaster

    blaster my other ride is your mom
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    I've got one on the way.
     
  10. Alex

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    I do too...I hope.
     
  11. Alex

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    Ordered my Rally Armor v2 mudflaps from RallySport Direct last night! :)

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  12. Alex

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    Look what I found in my trunk earlier this week! :tup:

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    Shame I know a guy that I was just talking to that is developing carbon mud flaps and needs some test cars :hs:
     
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    Luckily I have a 2008 STi that needs some mud flaps ;)
     
  15. Alex

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    He's welcome to use the car if he needs to ;)
     
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    what in the..... My trunk never leaves me presents like that.
     
  17. Matt

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    mine did the same thing about a week or so ago.
     
  18. Mike@TTR

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    Let me get in touch with him and see what all models he will need and what kind of deal he will give to "test subjects"
     
  19. Alex

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    I am not sure if my Nikon needs to go in for servicing or what -- I've been having some color calibration issues lately. Maybe Jeff (crazyazn) can take a look at it for me. It could certainly use a servicing. I've got one more product shoot to finalize and then I guess I'll box the camera up and ship it out to Nikon.

    Genuine Alcantara gauge cluster hood, steering wheel and shift boot. The hood and boot are made from color code 9052, "Steel Grey", whereas the steering wheel is made from color code 9002, "Charcoal Grey".
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  20. Sparta

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    Oh man that's hot
     
  21. Matt

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    aroused e-brake handle is aroused.
     
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    I think a Titanium ebrake handle will complement the shift knob very nicely.
     
  23. Alex

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    If the button is even metal I guess there's a possibility ;)
     
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    Anything can be made ;)
     
  25. Alex

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    True, especially if my buddy buys his milling machine! :) Right now I am debating what I want to do roof-rack wise. I'm still thinking about going with the Whispbar setup. Pricing seems on par with Yakima and Thule, however, the Whispbar product is extremely quiet in comparison between the three.
     
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    I've never heard of Whispbar. Researching it now.
     
  27. Alex

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    Mudflaps are here! Cannot wait to install them tonight :D
     
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    Installed the RA v2 mudflaps this evening. Love the look, but the fitment in the rear is a bit funky. Is it normal for them to have a bit of a wave to them as they hug the rear fender liner? All of the photos on their website appear to have them looking flat, but perhaps thats v1 versus v2? Educate me! :cool:

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    I took a few photos un-boxing them, etc, as I know there are not many of us locally running them. Overall I am impressed with the product and the packaging. They definitely over-padded the brackets to make sure that they did not become damaged in inventory and shipping. I'll try and get the other photos and a proper review up tomorrow provided I have the time.
     
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    they shouldn't get wavy but over time they bend and keep the shape of the wind blowing on them.
     
  30. crazyazn

    crazyazn I like naps
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    yup mine are definitely bent, particularly my rear ones
     
  31. Alex

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    And that is how they installed correct? I was hoping they would sit more flush, but they basically follow the curvature of the rear fender liner.

    Also, I forgot to put it in my post above, but I ordered these from RallySport Direct. AWESOME sales support and an all around great group of guys over there. I placed an order around 11PM EST (they're open till 12PM MST) and they were ready to ship the next morning via UPS. I would highly recommend them for any parts that the local shops may not have in stock.

    http://www.rallysportdirect.com/
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    my fronts are warped to the curve of the fenders
    whats the difference between v1 and v2?
     
  33. crazyazn

    crazyazn I like naps
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    oh woops, i read that wrong. I meant mine have curved in a 'u' like shape from wind if you view mine from the top in a profile manner. I'll go out and check to see how they line up with the liner
     
  34. crazyazn

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    New hardware I think. I'll snap a photo when it's light out to illustrate what I am concerned about.
     
  36. Alex

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    My rear fender liner is significantly more rounded than yours. Let me go snap a flashlight + cell phone photo :)
     
  37. Sparta

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    will you be at the install day Alex? would like to see this in person
     
  38. Alex

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    Awful photo, but you get the idea...

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  39. Alex

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    I will be at the event this weekend at AllPro and the install day in April at AllPro. See ya there! :wavey:
     
  40. crazyazn

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    Oh hrm, that sure is a lot more curve. Though I think its kinda odd that started to get wavey.

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    Are those new types not as flexible?
     
  41. Alex

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    These have a fair amount of flex to them.
     
  42. Cool_____

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    Heat gun Alex.......heat gun.
     
  43. shu

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    Mine definitely don't do that, they look more like Jeff's. What mounting method did you use in the rear?
     
  44. Alex

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    Um, I used the included bracket and hardware?
     
  45. shu

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    Oh, maybe they changed it for v2. for the v1 flaps, you had two options for mounting the flaps. One used brackets, the other just involved drilling into your body. I think people saw the drilling method as more stable.
     
  46. Alex

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    Shu,

    I think they've moved away from that with these new re-designed brackets.

    Alex
     
  47. Alex

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    I took a few photos today as well as loosened the three attachment screws in the rear. It helped, marginally at best. I would not be crying over spilt milk here if the flaps had a matte finish. Instead, RA went through the effort to give them a highly reflective finish. As a result, I would like the reflection on the rear of the flaps to not appear distorted as shown in the photos below.

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  48. Alex

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    Anyways...I think I've decided on the VG Shark Fin style antenna. I was sold on it after looking through a number of members journals. I hope those OPs don't mind me re-posting some of their photos.

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  49. Cool_____

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    Alex it looks like the bracket may be sunk in too much hence the mudflaps being bent. That does look bad.
     
  50. longfury

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    You could try and pull out the inside part of the bracket toward the tire.
     

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