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+--- Thread: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) (/showthread.php?tid=10212)
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - SlimKlim - 04-05-2013
The Tribe has Spoken.
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Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - ScottyB - 04-05-2013
yeah that lower/left gold is pretty yellow. maybe its just the lighting but the warmer gold seems like it would work better.
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - Evan - 04-05-2013
right/upper
i bet its UG too
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - JustinG - 04-05-2013
Yea.......I don't think I'm gonna paint em now....they are pretty sexy as is.
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Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - JPolen01 - 04-05-2013
Why no stance test fit picture on 2x4s yo?
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - CaptainHenreh - 04-05-2013
JustinG Wrote:Yea.......I don't think I'm gonna paint em now....they are pretty sexy as is.
Smrt.
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - WRXtranceformed - 04-06-2013
Good call, I like the color of those!
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - JustinG - 04-06-2013
STI springs and WRX struts installed. I am really happy with the look. Big thanks to Shea for the help this afternoon.
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Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - davej - 04-06-2013
That's the perfect height, looks sweet!
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - ScottyB - 04-07-2013
what you've done here; i like it
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - JustinG - 04-07-2013
Ride is a bit stiffer now with the sti springs, it rides like an STi, so not too bad. Its about a 70lb diff in the front compared to the XT springs and about 3-3.5in lower. Glad I installed the 3/8 saggy butt spacers in the rear. I think if the car is loaded down, clearance would be an issue. Headed to merchants to get an alignment and the wheels and tires mounted shortly.
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - .RJ - 04-07-2013
JustinG Wrote:Yea.......I don't think I'm gonna paint em now....they are pretty sexy as is.
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Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - SlimKlim - 04-07-2013
What RJ said.
I'm not digging the polished lips, but I've never been a fan of that style so don't listen to me.
Car looks great though, I love the new ride height!
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - JustinG - 04-07-2013
The polished lip is the only thing I'm not sure of. But I figured I'd give it a try and see. Its not that big of a deal to paint them with the tires on.
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - JustinG - 04-07-2013
Alignment done. Wheels and tires mounted/balanced. Just awaiting delivery of the lugnuts and she'll be good to go.
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - JPolen01 - 04-07-2013
Add another to the no polished lip camp.
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - JustinG - 04-07-2013
it is not polished btw, just machined, but I doubt that really matters.
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - Jeff - 04-07-2013
Leave the wheels. Refinishing them never lasts/looks as nice as OEM finish. Anne's Jeep wheels have held up well though and that was Duplicolor wheel paint.
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - D_Eclipse9916 - 04-08-2013
Thank god you didnt do the Cobb, it would have been wayyy too low. Looks great as is!
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - V1GiLaNtE - 04-08-2013
Money. Looking forward to shots with the new shoes.