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VanCharvel · « **Reply #25 on:** November 10, 2011, 10:33:12 pm »

Quote from: GC8REX on November 10, 2011, 10:28:39 pm

You find it that heavy? Doesn't seem bad to me, but I don't have it on the car yet so maybe after lifting it a few times to do work I'll notice.

Not too worried about the weight gained from my stock hood, the aesthetics make it worth it and I don't think its going to be a huge difference in power.

I don't find it THAT heavy, but it sure is very noticeable once mounted. And yes, the aesthetics are hugely worth it. I find myself staring at the car an unhealthy amount since I did the update

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GC8REX · « **Reply #26 on:** November 10, 2011, 10:36:13 pm »

Quote from: VanCharvel on November 10, 2011, 10:33:12 pm

I don't find it THAT heavy, but it sure is very noticeable once mounted. And yes, the aesthetics are hugely worth it. I find myself staring at the car an unhealthy amount since I did the update .

Ah okay, stock one is insanely light so I guess I can stop being spoiled with a light hood.

Damn, I already stare at her too much, looks like a bigger part of my day will be lost to that now

GC8REX · « **Reply #27 on:** November 13, 2011, 06:47:17 pm »

Just took a pic with the USDM badge from my facelift grill attached, plus testing out a new camera

Probably -20 HP with the USDM one on though

GC8REX · « **Reply #28 on:** November 21, 2011, 10:52:55 pm »

So got my facelift hood and grille painted this weekend, damn I can't wait to get this on the car

(just waiting for kouki lights, should arrive tomorrow).

Previous condition, including deep dents, rust, and scratches:

Newly painted with my car's stock color, 416 dark blue mica pearl

Attached my JDM badge to the new grille

I'll post up pics once I get the new lights in and get everything installed.

Oh and a big shout out to Northern Collision Repair in Edmonton, they did this fine work on a Saturday for me, call em up for any autobody needs you may have.

VanCharvel · « **Reply #29 on:** November 21, 2011, 11:31:44 pm »

Damn I wish I could've had my hood painted

Looks so shiny!

And where'd you order your lights?

Zac · « **Reply #30 on:** November 22, 2011, 06:29:07 am »

Heavy metal hood makes me sad panda

GC8REX · « **Reply #31 on:** November 22, 2011, 08:10:41 am »

Quote from: VanCharvel on November 21, 2011, 11:31:44 pm

Damn I wish I could've had my hood painted Looks so shiny!

And where'd you order your lights?

yeah looks even shinier in person haha.

From eBay off a guy in Ontario.

And Zac, not heavy enough to affect my performnce in a big enough way so whatever.

VanCharvel · « **Reply #32 on:** November 22, 2011, 10:05:08 pm »

Quote from: GC8REX on November 22, 2011, 08:10:41 am

yeah looks even shinier in person haha.

From eBay off a guy in Ontario.

And Zac, not heavy enough to affect my performnce in a big enough way so whatever.

And for approximately 400 bucks off the price of a legit aluminum one.... It's kinda worth it!

GC8REX · « **Reply #33 on:** November 22, 2011, 10:19:56 pm »

Quote from: VanCharvel on November 22, 2011, 10:05:08 pm

And for approximately 400 bucks off the price of a legit aluminum one.... It's kinda worth it!

Wow aluminum ones must be pricey, this one was like 500 for hood and grill including painting

VanCharvel · « **Reply #34 on:** November 23, 2011, 11:16:14 am »

Quote from: GC8REX on November 22, 2011, 10:19:56 pm

Wow aluminum ones must be pricey, this one was like 500 for hood and grill including painting

Cheapest aluminum I found online was 250 on ebay plus 250 shipping from Malaysia, and it needed rock chip repair and paint.

Locally-ish (jdmplace) the best was 500 shipped, but that would also need paint.

On another note, I feel like I'm posting in here almost as much as you... $:-\$

GC8REX · « **Reply #35 on:** November 25, 2011, 02:30:36 pm »

Quote from: VanCharvel on November 23, 2011, 11:16:14 am

Cheapest aluminum I found online was 250 on ebay plus 250 shipping from Malaysia, and it needed rock chip repair and paint.

Locally-ish (jdmplace) the best was 500 shipped, but that would also need paint.

On another note, I feel like I'm posting in here almost as much as you... $:-\$

Haha I don't mind the posts

In other news... uckfay canada post. Kouki lights were supposed to be here on tuesday, got "transferred" to a new address for my house (my rural address just got changed to a residential type) even though its the same house to deliver to. So now they're sitting in a depot, somewhere, to be delivered, sometime, depending if they can find my house with the new address, that THEY sent me, which now I think they made a mistake on so all my CC, bank addresses, etc. are all wrong...

/end rant

93ScoobyD · « **Reply #36 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:34:32 pm »

Question. Where did you get your triple gauge pod if you dont mind me asking, I have a double and oh so want a triple.

#pleaseandthanks

codester- · « **Reply #37 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:35:49 pm »

Quote from: 93ScoobyD on November 27, 2011, 06:34:32 pm

Question. Where did you get your triple gauge pod if you dont mind me asking, I have a double and oh so want a triple.

#pleaseandthanks

dibs on your double once you upgrade

93ScoobyD · « **Reply #38 on:** November 27, 2011, 06:38:08 pm »

Quote from: codester- on November 27, 2011, 06:35:49 pm

dibs on your double once you upgrade

absolutely

GC8REX · « **Reply #39 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:04:40 pm »

Got it from glowshift, they have pods for our cars. Make sure you select the rhd one though

Edit: here's the link http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/93-00-subaru-impreza-rhd-triple-pillar-pod-1.aspx

93ScoobyD · « **Reply #40 on:** November 27, 2011, 08:20:27 pm »

Quote from: GC8REX on November 27, 2011, 08:04:40 pm

Got it from glowshift, they have pods for our cars. Make sure you select the rhd one though

Edit: here's the link http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/93-00-subaru-impreza-rhd-triple-pillar-pod-1.aspx

Thank you! Just ordered it

GC8REX · « **Reply #41 on:** December 02, 2011, 09:28:57 am »

Been having too much fun in the melting snow

In other news, canada post may have lost my headlights

booSTIn · « **Reply #42 on:** December 02, 2011, 10:50:34 am »

Looking good man! (I just wanted to subscribe haha)

GrantC · « **Reply #43 on:** December 02, 2011, 11:00:22 am »

Quote from: booSTIn on December 02, 2011, 10:50:34 am

Looking good man! (I just wanted to subscribe haha)

booSTIn · « **Reply #44 on:** December 02, 2011, 11:20:55 am »

^^ thanks man, good to know!

GC8REX · « **Reply #45 on:** December 08, 2011, 06:16:49 pm »

So... Done the facelift

And for fun, I measured the weight difference of the steel vs. aluminum hood. Only 10 lbs heavier

I've wanted the facelift for a long time now, and couldn't be happier with the finished product, car looks so much more modern

VanCharvel · « **Reply #46 on:** December 08, 2011, 09:29:42 pm »

Nice! Lost any hours staring at her yet?

booSTIn · « **Reply #47 on:** December 08, 2011, 09:33:01 pm »

Quote from: VanCharvel on December 08, 2011, 09:29:42 pm

Nice! Lost any hours staring at her yet?

Ha ha awesome! I would have.

Why did you end up doing with your ol face!?

GC8REX · « **Reply #48 on:** December 08, 2011, 10:04:45 pm »

Haha a couple hours already

Boostin: Still thinkin what I wanna do with it, you'll be the first to know when I decide man

booSTIn · « **Reply #49 on:** December 08, 2011, 10:15:59 pm »

Quote from: GC8REX on December 08, 2011, 10:04:45 pm

Haha a couple hours already

Boostin: Still thinkin what I wanna do with it, you'll be the first to know when I decide man

Appreciate it man, I'm trying to get a couple things set up. Sonny may have something, but isn't 100% sure what the plans are withthat. I'm looking to get the wagon on the road ASAP!