The new bucket....'05 STi
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Warm Fuzzy Admin
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From: Sacramento, CA
Car Info: 97 LOB, 05 FXT, 03 Tundra
Nope, the screaming of the passengers and my stereo drown it out.
In all seriousness, no, no real wind noise that I notice, but I've run racks on cars for 12 years, so even if there was noise I probably wouldn't notice it.
In all seriousness, no, no real wind noise that I notice, but I've run racks on cars for 12 years, so even if there was noise I probably wouldn't notice it.
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Car Info: 97 LOB, 05 FXT, 03 Tundra
It's a bit of a drive on Friday night since my work-home commute in Sac is 5 minutes these days.....heh. I'll swing by on my way donw the hill sometime.
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What a surprise, wheels 
I love the Works, but they're mounted up with all-seasons as I was planning on a different set of summer wheels. Then a buddy cleared out his garage and I couldn't pass these up. Not the most baller rims, but they work on the car really well, and they're pretty light (<17lbs). Sparco NT-R's, 17x8.5 ET43 with a 245/40/17 Dunlop 901. Perfect for hucking around all summer until I decide on a different set of 18's.........though the 17's are growing on me again. Didn't hurt that I picked 'em up cheap, either.
Not an "aggressive fitment", which means the 245's tuck in beatifully and I get no rubbing anywhere in the range of motion of the suspension. Steering feedback is great, without some of the numbness I've felt running on wider setups, and the car is nice and chuckable. Works for me.
I love the Works, but they're mounted up with all-seasons as I was planning on a different set of summer wheels. Then a buddy cleared out his garage and I couldn't pass these up. Not the most baller rims, but they work on the car really well, and they're pretty light (<17lbs). Sparco NT-R's, 17x8.5 ET43 with a 245/40/17 Dunlop 901. Perfect for hucking around all summer until I decide on a different set of 18's.........though the 17's are growing on me again. Didn't hurt that I picked 'em up cheap, either.
Not an "aggressive fitment", which means the 245's tuck in beatifully and I get no rubbing anywhere in the range of motion of the suspension. Steering feedback is great, without some of the numbness I've felt running on wider setups, and the car is nice and chuckable. Works for me.
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Warm Fuzzy Admin
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From: Sacramento, CA
Car Info: 97 LOB, 05 FXT, 03 Tundra
A buddy did it with a hand nibbler, so it was pretty easy for me.......heh.
With a template, it's more tedious than hard, but it's definitely scary.
With a template, it's more tedious than hard, but it's definitely scary.
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Warm Fuzzy Admin
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Car Info: 97 LOB, 05 FXT, 03 Tundra
Added some new bits: new grill sans emblems, Cusco rear subframe brace, '06 STi rear diffuser.
Also washed the car (what a concept) and snapped some pics.
Also washed the car (what a concept) and snapped some pics.
