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12 May 2002, 11:22 AM
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Hello,
The WRC-front bumper that's shown on the site, will it fit a MY99 Impreza GT Turbo?
The reason I'm asking is, that I also informed at Rallytech and they told me that a WRC-bumper wont fit a street car because to measurements.
I'm looking for a WRC-bumper and would also like to no, if the grill is fitted (upstanding parts on top of bumper)on the bumper of a seperate grill is needed. Can someone explain.
I'm looking for the following bumper:
Does anyone know how the lip looks in reallife?
With regards,
Hans
[Edited by H dejong - 12/6/2002 10:11:37 AM]
The WRC-front bumper that's shown on the site, will it fit a MY99 Impreza GT Turbo?
The reason I'm asking is, that I also informed at Rallytech and they told me that a WRC-bumper wont fit a street car because to measurements.
I'm looking for a WRC-bumper and would also like to no, if the grill is fitted (upstanding parts on top of bumper)on the bumper of a seperate grill is needed. Can someone explain.
I'm looking for the following bumper:
Does anyone know how the lip looks in reallife?
With regards,
Hans
[Edited by H dejong - 12/6/2002 10:11:37 AM]
09 November 2002, 11:13 PM
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What do you think of this front grill?
Availabe here http://www.avis.run.to/
Was thinking of fitting this one, so just wanted to hear some opinions....and no it is not attached to the front bumpr as it may seem on the photo...
Availabe here http://www.avis.run.to/
Was thinking of fitting this one, so just wanted to hear some opinions....and no it is not attached to the front bumpr as it may seem on the photo...
10 November 2002, 10:05 AM
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Errrr in what does this one differ from the standard one, apart from some Foliatec aluminium mesh?
Nah, I prefer the AVIS one, I'm gonna post pic's if I have it installed on the car later on.....
Nah, I prefer the AVIS one, I'm gonna post pic's if I have it installed on the car later on.....
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Alberick,
The Avis grille is very nice imho, nice and clean looking, so nice that I have just sent them an email about ordering one
The Avis grille is very nice imho, nice and clean looking, so nice that I have just sent them an email about ordering one
14 November 2002, 03:56 PM
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It is nice indeed but these guys are in Japan and I doubt they will send anything out of Japan.
I even doubt they understand your email, except you can read & write Japanese (like me).
Anyway, let us know if they replied and agree to ship, maybe other people here are also interested....
I even doubt they understand your email, except you can read & write Japanese (like me).
Anyway, let us know if they replied and agree to ship, maybe other people here are also interested....
14 November 2002, 04:22 PM
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ehhh?
Sent them an email on tuesday in english, got one back in near perfect english today, confirmed they would ship and needed my postal address to find out shipping details, so sent that back today, will see how much shipping is and let you all know....
Sent them an email on tuesday in english, got one back in near perfect english today, confirmed they would ship and needed my postal address to find out shipping details, so sent that back today, will see how much shipping is and let you all know....
14 November 2002, 06:37 PM
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Sounds perfect, not that I wanted to worry you but AFAIK Japanese companies rarely ship outside of the country.
Well, looks like you're gonna have it before me, please post pics when you've installed it and let us know if it was not too difficult to install it.
Thanks,
Ramon
Well, looks like you're gonna have it before me, please post pics when you've installed it and let us know if it was not too difficult to install it.
Thanks,
Ramon
15 November 2002, 09:48 AM
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Ramon,
Weird, I've ordered parts from HRC (Honda's racing arm of motorcycling) for an old bike of mine (Honda RC30), ordered direct from Japan and they exported with no problem.
Also know of others who have ordered bits from Taka Kaira (Sp?) with no problem, so fingers crossed that Avis will do the same!
I havent ordered yet, I sent them back an email yesterday so they can confirm if they will ship to the UK (Only cos you've worried me lol) and how much they will charge, I like the one with STI on it, looks choice, failing that i'll get the plain one
Weird, I've ordered parts from HRC (Honda's racing arm of motorcycling) for an old bike of mine (Honda RC30), ordered direct from Japan and they exported with no problem.
Also know of others who have ordered bits from Taka Kaira (Sp?) with no problem, so fingers crossed that Avis will do the same!
I havent ordered yet, I sent them back an email yesterday so they can confirm if they will ship to the UK (Only cos you've worried me lol) and how much they will charge, I like the one with STI on it, looks choice, failing that i'll get the plain one
15 November 2002, 04:13 PM
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Good thing if they send abroad, all I meant to say is that most Japanese companies probably don't send abroad...
Concerning the STI lettering I think it's a sticker that has an additional cost. That means the front grill is always the same you can either buy it plain or with the sticker for more.
Concerning the STI lettering I think it's a sticker that has an additional cost. That means the front grill is always the same you can either buy it plain or with the sticker for more.
05 December 2002, 09:01 AM
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Ramon,
Just got a price for shipping:
39,800 Yen - Grille
29,000 Yen - Shipping
68,800 Yen - Total = £349.91
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10% Import Duty if coming to UK
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17.5% VAT
= £446.16 OUCH!!!!!
Just got a price for shipping:
39,800 Yen - Grille
29,000 Yen - Shipping
68,800 Yen - Total = £349.91
+
10% Import Duty if coming to UK
+
17.5% VAT
= £446.16 OUCH!!!!!
05 December 2002, 11:15 AM
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Wow, that's alot for shipping. Sorry to hear that...you gonna order it anyway?
As for me I'm gonna take care of shipping myself.....I will go to Japan in 2 weeks and will bring it by myself.
As for me I'm gonna take care of shipping myself.....I will go to Japan in 2 weeks and will bring it by myself.
05 December 2002, 11:22 AM
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Not at that price m8, its only a MY99+ grille with a mesh insert by the looks of things, I'll probably make my own up instead once I get hold of a MY99 Grille to butcher!
05 December 2002, 11:54 AM
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I saw the grille in other magazines (japanese Impreza magazine for example), no way it's ''just'' a MY99 grill.
The Avis one is much more open than a MY99 grill.....Anyway I'm gonna get one, keep your eyes open for pics when it's installed.
The Avis one is much more open than a MY99 grill.....Anyway I'm gonna get one, keep your eyes open for pics when it's installed.
06 December 2002, 09:13 AM
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Alberick,
When do you get yours fitted?
Does it fit a MY99 GT Turbo?
And what's delivered with the bumper?
Do you have pictures for me?
Please post them here or if you would like to mail them: subaru@zonnet.nl
Regards,
Hans
When do you get yours fitted?
Does it fit a MY99 GT Turbo?
And what's delivered with the bumper?
Do you have pictures for me?
Please post them here or if you would like to mail them: subaru@zonnet.nl
Regards,
Hans
06 December 2002, 09:22 AM
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Hans,
I will probably buy one when I go to Japan in 2 weeks for about 1 month.
I will only buy the front grille, not the whole bumper. I know that the bumper as well as the grille fits a MY99, but I don't know what is delivered with the bumper.....
I know that on the pic it looks like as the grille is 1 piece with the bumper but it isn't, as you can see on the AVIS site, the grille is a separate piece and fits all version 5 or 6 WRX's which equals to MY 99-00 in Europe.
I will post pictures in the Gallery next year when I have it fitted. (the grille that is)
I will probably buy one when I go to Japan in 2 weeks for about 1 month.
I will only buy the front grille, not the whole bumper. I know that the bumper as well as the grille fits a MY99, but I don't know what is delivered with the bumper.....
I know that on the pic it looks like as the grille is 1 piece with the bumper but it isn't, as you can see on the AVIS site, the grille is a separate piece and fits all version 5 or 6 WRX's which equals to MY 99-00 in Europe.
I will post pictures in the Gallery next year when I have it fitted. (the grille that is)
06 December 2002, 10:10 AM
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Alberick,
Also with the photo's (links) I posted above?
Because when I take a look at it, it really seems that there are 2 upstanding parts on top of the bumper.
Is a seperate grill needed, so that the emblem is also fitted?
Overhere is a real seperate WRC-bumper, where you can see the upstanding parts:
Regards,
Hans
Also with the photo's (links) I posted above?
Because when I take a look at it, it really seems that there are 2 upstanding parts on top of the bumper.
Is a seperate grill needed, so that the emblem is also fitted?
Overhere is a real seperate WRC-bumper, where you can see the upstanding parts:
Regards,
Hans