Wagon_Mark Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Fitted this splitter yesterday. The mrs got me it for xmas and had it painted, and i was clueless Had my eye on one for ages Didnt take long to fit and im well chuffed. also barely weighs a thing. Next up is more power, im gonna take a trip to Andy F. I want 300bhp and i will be happy. also i cant decide on the wheels, powdercoat the wrx ones or go for black 18's?? Whats your opinion guys? Link to comment
Spaceman Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 powdercoated ones would be diff mate but with the extra power you might want to do the brakes as most feel the red 4 pots strugle with it and most 2.5 wrx`s with a decat fuel pump better panel filter and andy f map go over 300, so the 18s might be the better option as i don`t think the wrx wheels fit over brembos if thats what you might consider. hth mate p.s car looks awsome with the splitter top wife Greig Link to comment
scouk Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Nice one! The hawkeyes really work well wiht splitter IMHO Also once you get used to it they help cornering when nipping on above 45-50mph Front end bites in much more! But does mean you have to drive faster to get the effect Link to comment
oobster Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Looks braw - since it's painted i'd have maybe left it off until after the gritters have been put away in the spring, as it'll end up getting chipped to feck. Also - a set of black 18's with a polished lip would look fandabidozi on that car. Link to comment
nkwrx Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Lovely stuff mate 18's all the way for me! Link to comment
Wagon_Mark Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Lovely stuff mate 18's all the way for me! I thought i would get some bad influences on here ive been trying to save the pennys by powdercoating them. But if im being honest 18"s are what im after. Was thinking some kinda black oz style. Currently ive got the walbro fuel pump, hks panel filter and the blitz nuRspec exhaust with sports cat. Thinkin a snakehead next. As for the brakes, would the four pots not be any better with some better pads and disks? All i need is something for fast(ish) road use. Im not totally clued up so any help would be spot on. Link to comment
nkwrx Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I went for OZ Ultraleggera's in siver tho the graphite is very nice on the black car. Have you considered lowering and handling mods first ie. anti lift kit, whiteline adjustable anti roll bar, alloy drop links and spring kit ( Prodrive/Tiens) geometry set up? This will transform your car without being too extreme in either cost or modification. As for the brakes, so far all I've done is the pads and it has made a difference as OE pads a garbage. A full brake upgrade is on the list tho LOL. I can smell that credit card smouldering already Kevan Link to comment
Wagon_Mark Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 I can smell that credit card smouldering already Kevan Exactly mate! thats why im trying to keep to a budget. Just got the mrs to agree to some nice 18"s in Jan once we get through all this christmas nonsense! Link to comment
RS Grant Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Front end looks miles better with the splitter fitted. Its a nice looking saloon, Wagon Mark. Cheers, Grant Link to comment
Wagon_Mark Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Front end looks miles better with the splitter fitted. Its a nice looking saloon, Wagon Mark. Cheers, Grant Cheers for the comment. Yeah, used to have a classic wagon . Link to comment
colzo Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Splitter looks great mate. Definitely go for 18s. Link to comment
scoobymadburd Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 nice touch mark ill be telling maxi to get new wheels for her bug now haha Link to comment
Wagon_Mark Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 nice touch mark ill be telling maxi to get new wheels for her bug now haha Noooo not yet. Im tryng to see how much i can get away with before i have to buy her some wheels! I at least need to get me a set first Link to comment
fai17 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Fitted this splitter yesterday. The mrs got me it for xmas and had it painted, and i was clueless Had my eye on one for ages Next up is more power, im gonna take a trip to Andy F. I want 300bhp and i will be happy. Looks real good Mark.....as for power "its never enough" All i want now is 600bhp! Link to comment
Wagon_Mark Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 Looks real good Mark.....as for power "its never enough"All i want now is 600bhp! True lol 18" Inovit Tarmacs in black and red on it now, pics tomoro guys. Once the hangover settles Link to comment
thewelsho Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Looks great. If I were you, I'd save my money and buy some tasty aftermarket 18s in black. Powder coatinting the standard wheels, will, I think, cheapen the look. Now, once you have the wheels, there is all the lowering stuff to do next as Kevan mentioned! Not much can be done on a budget mate, once you get started you just cant stop! Link to comment
sma01 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 a nice big set of ap's for under the new wheels is where i would go next mate, if i was starting off again then think the brakes is 1 of the first things i would do...... scott Link to comment
Big Gordon Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Mark, where's the pics with the new wheels on?? Link to comment
Wagon_Mark Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 Pics on tomoro, not been washed since i put them on so no good pics yet! Link to comment
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