STi Stencil for TMIC

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  1. xnoodlesx

    xnoodlesx recovering meth addict

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    So I just installed a TXS TMIC and thought it would be pretty sweet to have the "stock" ;-) STi marking on it. So I took a picture of the stocker STi TMIC and through photoshop magic and sizing and some crafty cuttin skillz I made this stencil that is the EXACT dimensions of the one of the stock TMIC. Printed on 11x17" paper.

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    Make sure to have it AS FLAT as possible when doing the spraying, or else some of it will blow under. 1200deg Radiator spray paint was used.

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  2. miloman

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    thats a BIG stock intercooler ;)
     
  3. bluetwo

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    Very nice man. That looks really good. I can't think of a better way to get the "perfect" stencil.

    What color paint specifically did you use?
     
  4. xnoodlesx

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    Advanced Auto Parts

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  5. bluetwo

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    Just so no one thinks I'm a moron he hadn't put that picture up yet when I asked about the specific color. :)
     
  6. rolling_trip

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    :bowdown:please make sure you bring this to the next install day, or email it to me. i have a plotter at work i can print it out on.
     
  7. xnoodlesx

    xnoodlesx recovering meth addict

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    Here is the stencil jpg.

    http://www.rayd.org/gallery/albums/20g/sti_stencil.jpg

    If you print it at 180dpi it should be right on size! 12.2" x 4.6"
    Of course when cutting it out, you can fix all the minor imperfections.

    I can also make sure it bring it to the next install day. :)
     
  8. jt money

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    nice touch! looks stock.
     
  9. STiLLsLow

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    thats awesome man, i ve been wondering about this for a while. this'll be perfect when i go meth, 20g, and bigger TMIC like you! lol :bowdown:
     
  10. bluetwo

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    Hmm. I wonder if anyone will try that on thier front mount. It wouldn't look bad really.
     
  11. WRX-WRC

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    lookin good man :D
     
  12. Alex

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    Schwing!
     
  13. N2BNLOW

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    Very cool ,nice "stock" look.
     
  14. GTscoob

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    That looks really good. I want to make an APS stencil for my topmount, that looks really easy so I may copy the idea.
     
  15. WrxCrazy

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    i would like something like that with a more wrx look.. he he next install day we need sum1 to supply those with sti, wrx, and WrxAtlanta.com DO IT DO IT.. high on sleeping pills
     
  16. FTZ

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    So when are we doing the WRXatlanta or WRXatl stencils?
     
  17. rolling_trip

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    now boys and girls, that is a good idea
     
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    Unfortunately, I have an STI Topmount, is there a way to remove the STI to replace it with WRXatl?
     
  19. miloman

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    i would sport the WRXatlanta logo on an intercooler
     
  20. Alex

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    You could paint the entire IC a solid color, then spray the WRXatl ? You could find a silver Im sure, or maybe a black?
     
  21. xnoodlesx

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    lol, you guys... :) Gimme a design and I can try my best to make a stencil for it. :) Good idea for real.
     
  22. 1ll-WRX

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    if we could find a vendor that had a router cutter....this could be very possible...Sakari Motorsports who does our stickers (i think) might be able to produce such a stencil?...I would be interested in this as well....is painting an intercooler perfectly fine......?
     
  23. lostinthewoods

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    looks very nice :)
     
  24. wrxbacano

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    I think the wrx one would look good, but Id like to paint it blue like wrc color, does anyone know were to get that color paint?????? or @ least something that looks like it.
     
  25. jt money

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    as long as its not blocking flow. a coat or 2 shouldnt matter that much as long as the stencil isnt too big. ;) i think it would be cool to have WRXatlanta written on the ic. do it!
     
  26. 1ll-WRX

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    I want one!!!
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  27. 1ll-WRX

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    or maybe a somthin more simple:
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  28. miloman

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    me likey the new avatar
     
  29. 1ll-WRX

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    thanks bro!! wish i could have made it out of work in time for Dan's party
     
  30. jt money

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    is that your car. what intake is that? i like the white conector tube with the maf on it. i like the first one only cause it says WRXatlanta. people might not know what WA is. however i do like the avatar. :bigthumb:
     
  31. miloman

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    not his car... his car is silver
     
  32. Alex

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    That avatar is AWESOME.
     
  33. jt money

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    duhh :fawk: i dont know why i always think its white. stupid! stupid!! stupid!!! i still like the intake pipe. :keke:
     
  34. WrxCrazy

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    good idea.. i like the avatar also... nice looking.. can we change that star tho.. he he
     
  35. jt money

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    dude thats a subaru copyrighted star gosh!:keke:
     
  36. WrxCrazy

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    can we still change that star? :pssh:
    oh well :drool:
    he he .... sorry i was slow on that one..
    hmmmmm get those small stars in there also.. it will look hot..
     
  37. WrxCrazy

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    small stars near the W..
     
  38. BlackAndBlue

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    that WA graphic would require a 3 part stencil, which would be a pain in the ass. make it flow grasshopper
     
  39. Alex

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    But it would be tight. :naughty:
     
  40. SilverBugEye03

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    I used to work at a graphics/vinyl shop for 5 years...let me know if we want to buy a bulk amount of these...I actually have already saved all the Subaru logos up there when I went in to make some SPT stickers. Let me know.
     
  41. 1ll-WRX

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    Tried it....didn't work....too busy
    I like the star it adds a subaru touch to it....it's slightly rotated though so shouldn't run into copyright infringment. And it's just one star.
    I'll make the "w" and "a" touch so it would be just one stencil
    Small words like wrx atlanta.com probably wouldn't be readable anyway on the intercooler....
     
  42. MarkM2016GTI

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    I would definitely sport the WRX Atlanta stencil.


    Mark
     
  43. jt money

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    i wasnt getting onto you for the star. i like it! im not really sure if its copyrighted or not, but that is the only place ive seen a star like that. i was just tring to point that out when it was brought up to remove it.;)
     
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  44. 1ll-WRX

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    I know you gots my back on that.... :p I was refering to a possible copyright infringment....which is a very valid consideration, I'm glad you brought that up....
     
  45. Alex

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    Unless you are selling the stencil, it should not be an issue.
     
  46. 1ll-WRX

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    but when we go global it might...... :keke:
     
  47. WrxCrazy

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    global is the key my friend. :)
     
  48. Alex

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    world subaru domination? :eek:
     

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