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27 June 2002, 11:40 AM
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has anyone fitted the rubber side protection strips to their cars? do you know how much they cost from subaru?
it seems a shame to fit them to my STi but surely its got to be better than allowing a free for all on the doors in car parks etc.
any thoughts? have you all used subaru ones?
neil
it seems a shame to fit them to my STi but surely its got to be better than allowing a free for all on the doors in car parks etc.
any thoughts? have you all used subaru ones?
neil
27 June 2002, 02:43 PM
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Im tempted to get them as well as dont want my doors getting scratched etc by numskulls at the local tesco car park etc. Was thinking of getting them done when I book my scoob in to have the side skirts etc colour coded. Would like to know how much first?
Simon.
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27 June 2002, 02:52 PM
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Hiya,
Getting these strips are on my "should-do" list - i.e. awaiting funds
Here's a good link
<A href="http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=87368">Pictures</a>
http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=87368
Nick
Edited to make the link - if it works
[Edited by nraponi - 6/27/2002 2:54:20 PM]
[Edited by nraponi - 6/27/2002 2:54:59 PM]
Getting these strips are on my "should-do" list - i.e. awaiting funds
Here's a good link
<A href="http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=87368">Pictures</a>
http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=87368
Nick
Edited to make the link - if it works
[Edited by nraponi - 6/27/2002 2:54:20 PM]
[Edited by nraponi - 6/27/2002 2:54:59 PM]
27 June 2002, 03:16 PM
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Had these fitted to my MY00 turbo by the dealer 
no dents etc so for 55quid they are doing a good job 
and you get use to the look of them after a while, better than spending 50+ quid on dent removal every 6 months IMHO.
Tony
no dents etc so for 55quid they are doing a good job and you get use to the look of them after a while, better than spending 50+ quid on dent removal every 6 months IMHO.Tony
27 June 2002, 03:27 PM
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just bit the bullet and popped over to the local subaru dealer. got a set for my MY94 for £49.95 incl VAT.
luckily my cars black so can get away with not spraying them....kinda.
i hope it will give me some peace of mind around town now.
luckily my cars black so can get away with not spraying them....kinda.
i hope it will give me some peace of mind around town now.
27 June 2002, 04:04 PM
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i've got them on my dbm, they actually look quite good - seem very fade resistant even after 18 months of wear.
as for protection - they have to work, as I've got no dents (touching wood!) or any other nasties
as for protection - they have to work, as I've got no dents (touching wood!) or any other nasties
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27 June 2002, 05:06 PM
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They are
I had AP 6 pots, PD7's and new SO2's on my old car.
So I sold the standard STI7 wheels and brakes back to the dealer and put the money towards the car and got the dealer to put the PD7's and 6 pots on the STI
I also managed to source 2 brand new, in the box PD7's for 150 quid the pair
[Edited by Neil Smalley - 6/27/2002 5:07:18 PM]
I had AP 6 pots, PD7's and new SO2's on my old car.
So I sold the standard STI7 wheels and brakes back to the dealer and put the money towards the car and got the dealer to put the PD7's and 6 pots on the STI
I also managed to source 2 brand new, in the box PD7's for 150 quid the pair
[Edited by Neil Smalley - 6/27/2002 5:07:18 PM]
27 June 2002, 06:07 PM
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just put them on and they dont look too bad although the front parts wouldnt go on due to my STi badges being in the way. still, hopefully noone wil manage to bash it between the wheel and the door lol.
27 June 2002, 06:15 PM
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I have these and I still get dents. The problem is that rear doors have their corners higher up because they are over the wheel archs and can contact your bodywork above the line of the rubber strip. My tip is if you have to park next to anything, try to park next to a 2 door!
27 June 2002, 10:02 PM
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How many people have had them fitted or have themselves fitted the 'bump strips' under the seam that goes down the length of the car. ?
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27 June 2002, 10:26 PM
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Exactly my point, below the line.
I have fitted mine exactly over the recess, and it looks pretty good.
I used a carefully modified piece of wooden dowl, that fits into the contour of the recess exactly.
I then measured the width of the rubber 'bump strips', and cut a rectangular piece of 3ply about 3inches long. The piece of dowl was then bonded to the middle of this piece of 3ply.
I then ran the measuring device down the length of the car intermittently marking the bodywork with a fibre tipped pen.
Then just line the strips up with the marks and bingo 'bump strips' going exactly down the centre of the car.
It was initially a little more time consuming but I think it has been worth it.
Rasher...
[Edited by Rasher - 6/27/2002 10:28:01 PM]
I have fitted mine exactly over the recess, and it looks pretty good.
I used a carefully modified piece of wooden dowl, that fits into the contour of the recess exactly.
I then measured the width of the rubber 'bump strips', and cut a rectangular piece of 3ply about 3inches long. The piece of dowl was then bonded to the middle of this piece of 3ply.
I then ran the measuring device down the length of the car intermittently marking the bodywork with a fibre tipped pen.
Then just line the strips up with the marks and bingo 'bump strips' going exactly down the centre of the car.
It was initially a little more time consuming but I think it has been worth it.
Rasher...
[Edited by Rasher - 6/27/2002 10:28:01 PM]
27 June 2002, 10:44 PM
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Gareth, just knew you would ask that.I am unsure how to post pictures on the net-still new to all this.
I will be at Donnington though, MY00 in deep blue mica, and oh yes 'bump strips'down the middle of the car LOL.
Cheers Rasher..
I will be at Donnington though, MY00 in deep blue mica, and oh yes 'bump strips'down the middle of the car LOL.
Cheers Rasher..
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