De-spoilering
31 March 2008, 11:01 PM
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De-spoilering
I'm toying with the idea of removing the rear spolier from my Crystal Grey Sti......as seems to be so popular in the states.
I think a few on here have done it.....if you are one of them, how much work was involved in getting the holes blanked off? Major bodywork job or what?
I'm kinda tempted to get some "sticky blanks" to check the look and then make my decision after running the car that way for a while.....giving me opportunity to view the car as I see it in the street, etc and also to get reactions of other folks.
Wonder if I should go the whole US style and fit some "Carlos Fandango"
wheels? They are getting 10" wide rims on their cars over there by introducing extra camber, etc to the suspension. Some of them look superb (Advan RS with the GTR face for example), but are they cocking up the handling completely by messing with the camber so much??
I think a few on here have done it.....if you are one of them, how much work was involved in getting the holes blanked off? Major bodywork job or what?
I'm kinda tempted to get some "sticky blanks" to check the look and then make my decision after running the car that way for a while.....giving me opportunity to view the car as I see it in the street, etc and also to get reactions of other folks.
Wonder if I should go the whole US style and fit some "Carlos Fandango"
wheels? They are getting 10" wide rims on their cars over there by introducing extra camber, etc to the suspension. Some of them look superb (Advan RS with the GTR face for example), but are they cocking up the handling completely by messing with the camber so much??
31 March 2008, 11:48 PM
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Don't do it! ~ the de-spoilered look looks pants IMO 
Saying that really high [GT-Wing] type spoilers look cr4p as well ~ unless of course it's on a proper GT car..
Mid sized spoilers are where it's at IMO
Saying that really high [GT-Wing] type spoilers look cr4p as well ~ unless of course it's on a proper GT car..
Mid sized spoilers are where it's at IMO
01 April 2008, 08:20 AM
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5 holes in total to weld and fill.
Not an easy job to get right! took me around 6hours and im decent with a welder.
Can obviously just blank them off and fill, but it might sag in the long term.
Ry
Not an easy job to get right! took me around 6hours and im decent with a welder.
Can obviously just blank them off and fill, but it might sag in the long term.
Ry
01 April 2008, 09:06 AM
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Try and buy a boot with no holes from an RA. Not that many about but they can be found.
<<<<<<<< view my scoob for the spoilerless look.
boot lid - Type-RA.co.uk - Forum for Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA, WRX STi, Spec-C, S202, Type RA-R
<<<<<<<< view my scoob for the spoilerless look.
boot lid - Type-RA.co.uk - Forum for Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA, WRX STi, Spec-C, S202, Type RA-R
01 April 2008, 06:44 PM
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as above
my mate fell on his feet, jammy git.
local lad sold him his original RA bootlid for 50 quid and another 50 quid to paint.
or do what i did and spend 600 quid on a cf version
my mate fell on his feet, jammy git.
local lad sold him his original RA bootlid for 50 quid and another 50 quid to paint.
or do what i did and spend 600 quid on a cf version
01 April 2008, 08:04 PM
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If it's the car in your view my scooby i really dont think it will look good!
On a classic yes but new age
If it's not that car ill shut up now
On a classic yes but new age
If it's not that car ill shut up now
01 April 2008, 08:40 PM
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Do it...... i have!!
Even if it is a newage, which i very much doubt with the colour you've stated......
ps, holes were easy to weld, if done correctly..... any bodyshop should be able to sort it out!!
Even if it is a newage, which i very much doubt with the colour you've stated......
ps, holes were easy to weld, if done correctly..... any bodyshop should be able to sort it out!!
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done right wingless looks the nuts, done wrong(wrong wheels and styling mods) looks pants. all of the above look great. especially that RA. another member Anger has same colour with cf boot and bonnet. nice combo
01 April 2008, 10:53 PM
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I was thinking the same thing, because its hard to see if their is a cop car following in the distance. A carbon fibre boot lid would look nice but if I am cornering at 120mph the rear wing really helps, look at some diagrams what the STi newage wing does. I guess I am saying is that if you don't drive that fast then get rid of the wing.
01 April 2008, 11:14 PM
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02 April 2008, 01:10 AM
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I'm toying with the idea of removing the rear spolier from my Crystal Grey Sti......as seems to be so popular in the states.
I think a few on here have done it.....if you are one of them, how much work was involved in getting the holes blanked off? Major bodywork job or what?
I'm kinda tempted to get some "sticky blanks" to check the look and then make my decision after running the car that way for a while.....giving me opportunity to view the car as I see it in the street, etc and also to get reactions of other folks.
I think a few on here have done it.....if you are one of them, how much work was involved in getting the holes blanked off? Major bodywork job or what?
I'm kinda tempted to get some "sticky blanks" to check the look and then make my decision after running the car that way for a while.....giving me opportunity to view the car as I see it in the street, etc and also to get reactions of other folks.
. The "sticky blanks" might be a good idea to let you decide if you like it. You could also pick up a scrap bootlid and get it filled/sprayed. Whichever way you decide to go I'm sure you could sell the lid you don't need.
02 April 2008, 08:36 AM
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02 April 2008, 10:45 AM
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I was thinking the same thing, because its hard to see if their is a cop car following in the distance. A carbon fibre boot lid would look nice but if I am cornering at 120mph the rear wing really helps, look at some diagrams what the STi newage wing does. I guess I am saying is that if you don't drive that fast then get rid of the wing.
02 April 2008, 03:16 PM
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Well I was messing about with the car today (fitting JDM mirrors.......another thread to follow in tech section), so I took ten minutes and whipped the spoiler off.
Pics only taken with phone, so not the best......I think I'll go for a drive about and see how it looks in the mirror.
And did somebody say there were 5 holes???
Pics only taken with phone, so not the best......I think I'll go for a drive about and see how it looks in the mirror.
And did somebody say there were 5 holes???
02 April 2008, 04:09 PM
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<------------- view my scoob
Cost me £200 to fit and paint the lip spoiler, that included filling the holes in the boot and painting it.
I was worried about handling when it was gone, but it hasn't made a difference at all.
It's running on standard STi wheels at the moment but that will be changing in the next few months... still, I think it looks better wingless.
Cost me £200 to fit and paint the lip spoiler, that included filling the holes in the boot and painting it.
I was worried about handling when it was gone, but it hasn't made a difference at all.
It's running on standard STi wheels at the moment but that will be changing in the next few months... still, I think it looks better wingless.
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02 April 2008, 04:14 PM
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Go wingless fella....
I fancy doing mine too, will shave at least 20 minutes off my waxing time!
If I did go wingless, I would go for the Seibon carbon bootlid, so no need to weld/fill etc.
Good luck!
I fancy doing mine too, will shave at least 20 minutes off my waxing time!
If I did go wingless, I would go for the Seibon carbon bootlid, so no need to weld/fill etc.
Good luck!
02 April 2008, 07:59 PM
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If this is an accurate description of the level of DF then I'd be reluctant to remove the wing..!
https://www.scoobynet.com/driving-dy...ml#post7550148
Saying that, surely Subaru wouldn't have made the spec d and ra-r's that way if there was a problem..?
https://www.scoobynet.com/driving-dy...ml#post7550148
Saying that, surely Subaru wouldn't have made the spec d and ra-r's that way if there was a problem..?
02 April 2008, 08:13 PM
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Dont do it mate, the Americans!!! What do they know about cars really??? A scooby is what it is,a rally car and it should be treated that way.Big,chunky,noisey and in your face!!! My opinion only Taking the wing of it makes it look like your a geography teacher on your way to a fild trip.
the Americans!!! What do they know about cars really??? A scooby is what it is,a rally car and it should be treated that way.Big,chunky,noisey and in your face!!! My opinion only Taking the wing of it makes it look like your a geography teacher on your way to a fild trip.