Alex's 2004.5 STi! -- 12/15: S204 Performance Damper Ordered! :p

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  1. Greg

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    What is the exact story behind the nurburgring stickers...? Is there one, or does it just look cool?
     
  2. Kyle

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    Yeah I saw that. I broke down and decided to finally wave. Seems like around 1:20 you are always driving there. Oh and sorry for being off topic on your thread.
     
  3. Kyle

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    Edit: I accidentally sent the message twice, and I am too much of a noob to know how to fix it.
     
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    Yes, there is one, special sticker for Spec C Type RA and also an "out bling Alex" sticker in the making :)

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  5. Alex

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    Going to class :D
     
  6. Alex

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    Keep Attacking The Nurburgring!, 'R.A' stand's for 'Record Attempt' at the Nurburgring Race Track.
     
  7. GTscoob

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    The RA set the fastest time for a stock Japanese car on street tires at Nurburgring if I'm not mistaken.
     
  8. Greg

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    Ah! There we go:)
     
  9. Alex

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    What do we have here? :D Rota P1s in Sports Bronze (aka Work XD-9's).

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  10. WRX-WRC

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    very nice, u must have a stockpile of wheels or something :D :p
     
  11. Deke

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    I saw these on Subydude the other day. Looking good, can't wait to see them on the ride. Those are 18 inchers too aren't they?
     
  12. Alex

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    Yeah 18x8. They're Rota's lightest 18, something like 19.2 lbs but it isnt a big deal. The pictures do these no justice, the flash doesnt really allow the gold flake in the paint to shine.

    As for the stack of wheels, its my buddy's place down in Miami. They ordered the wheels for me as well as anyone else who was in the group buy.

    I'm deciding what tires to throw on them. Right now its a toss up between the new Nitto Invo or the Azenis.
     
  13. WRX-WRC

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    i've heard good things about Neovas
     
  14. wrxin8or

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    those are gonna look sick on your car Alex, although I think I would prefer the emotions (although expensive as hell)
     
  15. Alex

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    If you know the right people they're not :p

    I would have gone for the actual work xd-9's but they've been back ordered for months. These came into the country first so I snagged 'em out of the crate :D
     
  16. Alex

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    Here's the Invo, its Nitto's latest tire. The specs appear to be good. Its obviously no Azeni, but I am not looking for that nice of a tire for a street setup.

    The BBS will be outfitted with something nice though.

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  17. WRX-WRC

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    thats interesting looking
     
  18. Alex

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    Its hard to say how good its actually going to be, but for free Ill try anything once :)

    Ill be sure to stay posted as to what I end up getting on there.
     
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    2nded
     
  20. Alex

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    As I said before I am expecting delivery of the wheels sometime in the first week of March, so its not too far away ;) Tires will prob be put on this week and then everything will be shipped up to me towards the end of the week.

    I cleaned up the whip today and wanted to snap a few pictures with the wing. The mirrors and the wrx spoiler provide such a pleasant and subtle styling change. Unforuntately the majority of my glamor shots didnt turn out as well as I had hoped...

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  21. Deke

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    Looking good. I like the wing :)
     
  22. pEd

    pEd This ain't no Piccadilly!

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    Want to tell us how you're going to go about getting a set of those Invo's for free??

    Oh yeah, car's looking great. Can't wait to see it with the new wheels.
     
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    Looks great. With the new wing.
     
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    Looks great! :bigthumb:

    +1 :)
     
  25. Alex

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    If I told you that I'd have to kill ya :)
     
  26. savsuby

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    looks good
     
  27. Alex

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    Painted the trim pieces today :) Technically this is s202 considering the dash design, if it were an 05 dash it would considered s203 style.

    Ive seen s203/4 pieces up close and its nice, but it isnt exactly like the stock pieces. The stock pieces have a bit of satin to them (ie there's a slight reflection) and I wanted to achieve a similar effect. Naturally, if I am displeased with this (sitting outside waiting on them to finish up drying) its easy enough to sand, prime and repaint. Thus far though, I am pleased.

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    Estimated pricing on said service???
     
  29. Alex

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    Send me a PM :)
     
  30. MarkM2016GTI

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    The car is looking nice Alex...I like those tires dude...

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  31. miloman

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    bad ass :bigthumb:
     
  32. Greg

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    I've been debating on doing the whole S204 thing... (roof vent, wing, dash, little red buttons...)
     
  33. Alex

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    yea the red hazard is up next ;)
     
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    Install photos :D

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  36. miloman

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    very nice
     
  37. Greg

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    looks good!
     
  38. GTscoob

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    Do you have any pics of it from farther away, like from your eyes POV sitting in the drivers seat? Bah I'll probably just swing by later and check it out.
     
  39. Alex

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    Welp, you saw it earlier. Your thoughts good sir?
     
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    looking sweet!!!
     
  41. rexrocker

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    Looking hot man! :naughty:
     
  42. Deke

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    Son of a bitch, I didn't think you guys had climate control (didn't know it came until 05).

    Looks great though!
     
  43. Alex

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    It is an STi afterall. I know its a 04, but come on, you have to give me something a stock WRX doesnt have :eek:
     
  44. V_WRX

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    Looks really good. I'm jealous about the climate control.
     
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  45. Alex

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    Gracias.
     
  46. pEd

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    wow.... that's look good.

    Those pics may have just helped sway me into wanting to do this after all.

    What's the scratch-factor on this, meaning how easily is it scratched?
     
  47. Alex

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    Good question, according to the paint (iirc), after it sits for 7 days or so its quite resilient to scratching.

    Its only been a day or so in the car, Ill have an update after a week of everyday use. So far, I do not envision any problems.
     
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    Man that interior looks great man! Glad it came out the way it did, u just wait till i send out those wheels! HAWTNESS...ATL!!!! lol
     
  49. Alex

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    Which could it be?

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    Nice, notice any difference?
     

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