GC8 STI Fog light cover differences?
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GC8 STI Fog light cover differences?
Hey guys! So kind of a random question but I've been very curious about it. Now, obviously it's not a big deal at all but it has been making me wonder for awhile. So I have a 1999 GC8 STI (GC8G4ED) and I've looked up a lot of pictures of 99 STI's as well and I've noticed they have a different fog light cover styling. Mine has the covers pictured below
Now, I've noticed that 22b has this style as well. Obviously mine isnt a 22b because it doesnt have a 2.2l but it has made me wonder.
Pretty much every other 99 STI i look up online has this style of foglight cover
So now my question is, why the change? Could mine be possibly a late or early model of the 99 STI? Special edition of some kind? Once again, not a huge deal because they're fog light covers :P Just very curious! If anyone has any knowledge of this let me know!
Now, I've noticed that 22b has this style as well. Obviously mine isnt a 22b because it doesnt have a 2.2l but it has made me wonder.
Pretty much every other 99 STI i look up online has this style of foglight cover
So now my question is, why the change? Could mine be possibly a late or early model of the 99 STI? Special edition of some kind? Once again, not a huge deal because they're fog light covers :P Just very curious! If anyone has any knowledge of this let me know!
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Same model/colour as mine.
Yours has an aftermarket 22B/WRC-style bumper fitted by a previous owner, hence its different 'round' style f/l covers (1st pic).
The correct bumper/'square' f/l covers combo for your car are shown in the 2nd picture you posted.
Obviously, it's up to you if you want to return the bumper to standard. Unless you're a 'paranoid purist' lol, I wouldn't waste your time/money. I think it looks okay... Esp. as its 'chunky' looks are balanced by the STi's high-rise rear wing.
Plus you can boast to your pub-mates that your whip possesses that all-important 'Impreza WRC' connection lol
Yours has an aftermarket 22B/WRC-style bumper fitted by a previous owner, hence its different 'round' style f/l covers (1st pic).
The correct bumper/'square' f/l covers combo for your car are shown in the 2nd picture you posted.
Obviously, it's up to you if you want to return the bumper to standard. Unless you're a 'paranoid purist' lol, I wouldn't waste your time/money. I think it looks okay... Esp. as its 'chunky' looks are balanced by the STi's high-rise rear wing.
Plus you can boast to your pub-mates that your whip possesses that all-important 'Impreza WRC' connection lol
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