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Old Apr 16, 2014 | 12:24 AM
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Hey, just wanted to share that I found another Front Lip that fits our cars and won't cost you an arm and a leg.



Yes, That is an 06 limited STi lip that I was able to fit on my car. Only minor modification is needed.

So throw away your "HD" front lips and slap one of these bad boys on!

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Old Apr 16, 2014 | 01:14 AM
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Looks pretty good. Is it a bit wavy in the middle or does it just look it because of the way its shaped?
Old Apr 16, 2014 | 03:25 AM
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Oh yeah, that's because it got bent at the car wash I took it to just before that picture was taken. It's been fixed since then.
Old Apr 16, 2014 | 04:26 AM
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what minor mods did you have to do to it?
Old Apr 16, 2014 | 04:56 AM
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You just have to heat it up for the perfect fit and then cut the ends. I started from the front and worked my way to the back.
Old Apr 16, 2014 | 12:17 PM
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I might just pick one up and try it on the 2014. Nice find man.
Old Apr 16, 2014 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Scorch3
I might just pick one up and try it on the 2014. Nice find man.
But 2014 have a lip already!...Anyway, if you find it & install it, please share the pictures to see how it looks. On the durp's car looks sharp!
Old Apr 18, 2014 | 09:10 AM
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I wanna see more pics!
Old May 13, 2014 | 01:33 AM
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Old May 14, 2014 | 03:48 PM
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So you inspired me to do something similar, I went ahead and ordered the 11-13 STi Lip, should be coming in today. I realized the front lip is similar to ours and maybe has a nice fit, hopefully I wont have any serious fitment issues and just need to modify it slightly.
Old May 14, 2014 | 08:28 PM
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@xtypezer0 Cool man! Please post your pics in here once you do it!

Btw, I just re adjusted the front some, I'll post up more pics soon.
Old May 14, 2014 | 09:47 PM
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I want more pics of the wheels! haha
Old May 16, 2014 | 01:09 AM
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Hope you guys enjoy!



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Ya those rims r nice. What size ?
Old May 16, 2014 | 02:16 AM
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Those do look good. Looks like 16s or 17s. Love the meaty sidewall look.
Old May 16, 2014 | 05:51 AM
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Thank you very much guys! They are Privat Akzents' 18x8.5 wrapped in 245/40/18 Yokohama S.Drives. Also to be included are my FIC spacers, 15mm on the front and 25mm in the rear.
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Really nice lookin' Car Man!. This combo of black front hood/lip & aluminum rims makes looks your car very sharp!
Old May 16, 2014 | 06:25 PM
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Thanks, I would have had a carbon fiber hood if it wasn't for my autocross racing. I also road course it as well. So, I may end up going that rout with carbon fiber to lighten it up for the track.
Old May 16, 2014 | 06:38 PM
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Here's a shot of my interior, I'm rocking a Sparco Chrono II for the track days.

And if you look closely, you will see my 490g NEO Chrome blox shift ****. I love it!


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Old May 16, 2014 | 08:27 PM
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So you only use the Sparco when you go to the track ? Must be fairly straight forward seat to install.

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