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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 04:15 PM
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Applied opti coat to my rpf1's
Old Mar 17, 2014 | 09:06 AM
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Swapped back to summer set up: Took apart, cleaned, and reset (4/6 preload F/R) BC BR's, Miro 368, Whiteline 22mmRSB, swapped racks. I swapped wheels. I had the Miros on the 05 and wanted to try them out. Grids on 05 look killer! and so do the Miros on the 03, but my god, that offset difference! Grids at +38 Miros at +25...Rubadubdub!






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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Scoobywax
Yea I have lots of tools so I thought it would be no big deal. But I needed a tool I didnt have which was the 14mm offset and ratcheting 14mm. I pulled down the fender liner. Only had to take off the two fender clips and fold it back. Then loosened up the fender by taking 3 bolts out of the top and 2 behind the door.

Gives you enough room to get the top most bolt out. If I did it again I could get it done in 45 mins or so.

Took me about 3 hours with a trip to autozone.

Hit me up if you want to bring it down to santa cruz and ill help u install them.

Initial impression....helps absorb alot of the front end bumps if you are lowered and can feel them pretty good...
And highspeed cornering is a lot more controllable.
Very noticeable with stock sways and endlinks.
Worth every cent of the $50 I spent.
Good to know - and thanks for the offer! I need a new fender, so hoping to do it all at the same time if possible. I bottomed out couple times on a drive with my family in the car, so it's time for Koni's, strut extenders and bracing.
Old Mar 17, 2014 | 11:17 AM
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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by greencb7
Applied opti coat to my rpf1's
Did you get opti-coat pro if so where
Old Mar 17, 2014 | 12:05 PM
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Detailed. Wash, clay, polish, wax

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Old Mar 17, 2014 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 2L Monster
Detailed. Wash, clay, polish, wax
I've got an 11' STI that could use the same treatment.
Old Mar 18, 2014 | 10:14 AM
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90amp 04 STi Alternator thanks Jeremy!!!

Old Mar 18, 2014 | 10:39 AM
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90amp 04 STi Alternator thanks Jeremy!!!
Thumbs up!
Old Mar 18, 2014 | 11:03 AM
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 11:32 AM
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Just got my eibach sway bar kit and new end-links. Any suggestions on where to go for an install? (I don't have the time/tools for a DIY)
Old Mar 18, 2014 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by El Wray
Just got my eibach sway bar kit and new end-links. Any suggestions on where to go for an install? (I don't have the time/tools for a DIY)
Rbms hayward
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 01:53 PM
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^you sir, are teh MAN. Called up RBMS a short while after you mentioned it, got the sways installed today. w00t

Thanks much!
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 03:16 PM
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Alignment at Auto Innovations this morning.
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 03:53 PM
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Washed it, but it's already dusty again.
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