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Old 07-02-2008, 10:41 PM
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Old 07-02-2008, 11:06 PM
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It was rubbing the header after I trimmed it so for now it stays off, eff it!

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Old 07-03-2008, 01:21 AM
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Why did you remove the subframe?
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It was rubbing the header after I trimmed it so for now it stays off, eff it!

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Doesn't it serve a purpose?

Why do you have your license plate mounted on the side if you don't have a front mount?
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Old 07-03-2008, 09:00 AM
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Doesn't it serve a purpose?

Why do you have your license plate mounted on the side if you don't have a front mount?
Only 2 I can think of right now are a jacking point, which my car was too low before I dropped it and also for the transport hooks.

As far as the license plate being on the fog light cover I wanted a cleaner look so I decided to mount it there. I also like it like that, thanks again guys and gals.

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Old 07-03-2008, 09:49 AM
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omg, its my twin lol

besides the volks and the plate on the side which i used to have but since put it back where it belongs since i got pulled over.
So, why can Mitsubishi EVO's get away with the plate on the side then?
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How much does the subframe weigh?
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Doesn't it serve a purpose?
I think it helps prevent damage/injury in the case of an accident. I believe thats the only purpose.
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Old 07-03-2008, 10:35 AM
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So, why can Mitsubishi EVO's get away with the plate on the side then?
Because they have the proper mounting bracket

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How much does the subframe weigh?
Like 25 lbs that thing was a pain reinstalling after I put in a fsb
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Old 07-03-2008, 10:51 AM
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I think it helps prevent damage/injury in the case of an accident. I believe thats the only purpose.
yea just safety reasons (haha) and it loosens the front end.
You should get a do-luck subframe replacement.
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Old 07-03-2008, 11:10 AM
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Well, I have a friend that is into suspension goodies on his 07 STi and he rips his car so bad in the corners and in canyons. He has motor/tranny mounts, frt sway bar, and is running without the sub frame and he could not tell any difference as far as it being more loose, even before the suspension parts were added.

I am happy with my decision to get rid of the sub frame.

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So, why can Mitsubishi EVO's get away with the plate on the side then?
because it comes stock like that, ours dont. thats what the officer told me when he pulled me over for having my plate on the fog cover.
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because it comes stock like that, ours dont. thats what the officer told me when he pulled me over for having my plate on the fog cover.
Some cops look for anything to pull you over for, you saw my license plate before I remounted it on the cover? I trimmed it, and then bent it to make it look like the jdm angled piece

As far as not having a bracket then why do some people not get a ticket for mounting it like this?

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Whatever, I guess I will just put my plate where it belongs since i find myself driving a lot in SJ and SC as well.

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Originally Posted by East Bay STI
Some cops look for anything to pull you over for, you saw my license plate before I remounted it on the cover? I trimmed it, and then bent it to make it look like the jdm angled piece

As far as not having a bracket then why do some people not get a ticket for mounting it like this?



Whatever, I guess I will just put my plate where it belongs since i find myself driving a lot in SJ and SC as well.

-Gio
oh snaps EP3 s0n
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oh snaps EP3 s0n
I've had 2 EP's so far, woouldn't mind having another one for the sole purpose of track days, fun lil cars man My last EP was an 02 K20A2 Pwered with a Jackson Racing S/C 6 Speed w/ Type-R LSD, EDM Projectors w/ leveling switch, work emotions cr kai's, etc., etc., sold it though because I loved my STi way too much to leave her at home w/o me

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Originally Posted by East Bay STI
I've had 2 EP's so far, woouldn't mind having another one for the sole purpose of track days, fun lil cars man My last EP was an 02 K20A2 Pwered with a Jackson Racing S/C 6 Speed w/ Type-R LSD, EDM Projectors w/ leveling switch, work emotions cr kai's, etc., etc., sold it though because I loved my STi way too much to leave her at home w/o me

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