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WRX06TR · 2011-03-26, 08:28 AM

Cobb doesn't make suspension parts anymore. I have a 27mm whiteline rear bar and the huge Strano 32mm front bar in my garage it you want them lol. Idk if there is a difference in wagon fitment and sedan.

cody · 2011-03-26, 08:40 AM

Wagons require wagon-specific front sway bars, though with certain endlinks, you can use an older STi fitment front sway, but I wouldn't bother with that. The rear is the same.

I have the Whiteline 22mm two-way adjustable front which I believe is as thick as you can get with wagon fitment, but I could be wrong. I have a Cusco 3-way adjustable 22mm in the rear.

k-dogg39 · 2011-03-26, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

Wagons require wagon-specific front sway bars, though with certain endlinks, you can use an older STi fitment front sway, but I wouldn't bother with that. The rear is the same.

I have the Whiteline 22mm two-way adjustable front which I believe is as thick as you can get with wagon fitment, but I could be wrong. I have a Cusco 3-way adjustable 22mm in the rear.

You are!

There is actually a company making a 25mm adjustable solid bar for the wagon now! Probably wouldn't really need something that stiff for what he is looking for though.

Hotchkis or Whiteline are both good. Hotchkis are hollow, and Whiteline are solid if that matters to you.

Bajozzy · 2011-03-26, 09:38 AM

I have an awfully nice wrx for sale too..

cody · 2011-03-26, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-dogg39

You are! There is actually a company making a 25mm adjustable solid bar for the wagon now! Probably wouldn't really need something that stiff for what he is looking for though.

Hotchkis or Whiteline are both good. Hotchkis are hollow, and Whiteline are solid if that matters to you.

Haha. Good to know. I agree it's probably overkill unless he goes for a crazy thick rear bar.

Dean · 2011-03-26, 10:17 AM

Bunch of Hotchkis options up to 25.4mm hollow front& Rear. Hollow is lighter for the same stiffness.

And they make great stuff. Check them out.

http://www.hotchkis.net/search.html?...mitForm=Search

SpenceTi · 2011-03-28, 02:11 PM

Thanks dean...

I have a 4 inch paint chip out of the roof... Which sucks lol. How the hell can I fix something like that? Maybe have the whole roof re done? Vinyl wrap it?

Any ideas?

GusGus91 · 2011-03-28, 02:15 PM

That paint chip is from Vinyl wrap being taken off I believe. Wrapping the roof would be cheaper than getting it repainted I believe though.

SpenceTi · 2011-03-28, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GusGus91

That paint chip is from Vinyl wrap being taken off I believe. Wrapping the roof would be cheaper than getting it repainted I believe though.

Any ideas where I could be price wise, either paint or vinyl? Who does vinyl here?

GusGus91 · 2011-03-28, 02:37 PM

Reid at Sierra Invisible Shield does great Vinyl work.
Cost, you would have to measure the roof and call and give him measurements and color you'd like.

http://sierrainvisibleshield.com/
1645 Crane Way, Sparks, NV 89431
Office (775) 857-2606
Fax: (775) 322-1023

As far as paint, you would need to go to a body shop for them to check it out.

SpenceTi · 2011-03-28, 05:04 PM

I would be down for a satin black roof if cost was way better than paint... Or atleast that until I can save up for paint lol

Could it be done by myself?

rory_a · 2011-03-28, 06:10 PM

Damn this thread grew....

Austin's right - the paint chip is from vinyl being removed. As I explained, I had intended to wrap it with vinyl until I had the funds for a respray. My intentions were to get the rail delete set up and do the whole list of body mods at the same time. I was going to use 3M's Di Noc Carbon - it's a flat textured fake carbon that actually looks decent. Problem is it's twice the cost of standard colors. If you're thinking of tackling it yourself, the best pricing I've found for vinyl was a guy on Nasioc - search "3M carbon roof" and you'll probably find him. Just tell him what color, how much, and he'll get you what you need.

2011-03-26, 08:40 AM	#52
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Wagons require wagon-specific front sway bars, though with certain endlinks, you can use an older STi fitment front sway, but I wouldn't bother with that. The rear is the same. I have the Whiteline 22mm two-way adjustable front which I believe is as thick as you can get with wagon fitment, but I could be wrong. I have a Cusco 3-way adjustable 22mm in the rear. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2011-03-26, 10:17 AM	#56
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Bunch of Hotchkis options up to 25.4mm hollow front& Rear. Hollow is lighter for the same stiffness. And they make great stuff. Check them out. http://www.hotchkis.net/search.html?...mitForm=Search __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2011-03-28, 02:11 PM	#57
SpenceTi EJ18 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 34 Car: 07 Stage 2 WRX Class: ESP slow in fast out	Thanks dean... I have a 4 inch paint chip out of the roof... Which sucks lol. How the hell can I fix something like that? Maybe have the whole roof re done? Vinyl wrap it? Any ideas? __________________ "Slow is the new fast" Last edited by SpenceTi; 2011-03-28 at 02:26 PM.

2011-03-28, 02:15 PM	#58
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	That paint chip is from Vinyl wrap being taken off I believe. Wrapping the roof would be cheaper than getting it repainted I believe though. __________________ "Like" me on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/AP-Cre...2196449?v=wall _______________ 06 WRX w/ 6MT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 09 chicane yellow 370z

2011-03-28, 02:37 PM	#60
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	Reid at Sierra Invisible Shield does great Vinyl work. Cost, you would have to measure the roof and call and give him measurements and color you'd like. http://sierrainvisibleshield.com/ 1645 Crane Way, Sparks, NV 89431 Office (775) 857-2606 Fax: (775) 322-1023 As far as paint, you would need to go to a body shop for them to check it out. __________________ "Like" me on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/AP-Cre...2196449?v=wall _______________ 06 WRX w/ 6MT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 09 chicane yellow 370z

2011-03-26, 08:28 AM	#51
WRX06TR EJ251 Real Name: Nick P Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 881 Car: 2005 STi Class: MadtyteTunerBro! Back to the studio!	Cobb doesn't make suspension parts anymore. I have a 27mm whiteline rear bar and the huge Strano 32mm front bar in my garage it you want them lol. Idk if there is a difference in wagon fitment and sedan.

2011-03-26, 09:38 AM	#54
Bajozzy EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Almanor CA. Posts: 132 Car: 2011 2.5i, 2011 STI Sedan OBP Live for the Day	I have an awfully nice wrx for sale too..

2011-03-28, 05:04 PM	#61
SpenceTi EJ18 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 34 Car: 07 Stage 2 WRX Class: ESP slow in fast out	I would be down for a satin black roof if cost was way better than paint... Or atleast that until I can save up for paint lol Could it be done by myself? __________________ "Slow is the new fast"

2011-03-28, 06:10 PM	#62
rory_a EJ251 Real Name: Rory Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 607 Car: Miata, shit. Class: Out Classed NOW WITH 100% LESS STI!	Damn this thread grew.... Austin's right - the paint chip is from vinyl being removed. As I explained, I had intended to wrap it with vinyl until I had the funds for a respray. My intentions were to get the rail delete set up and do the whole list of body mods at the same time. I was going to use 3M's Di Noc Carbon - it's a flat textured fake carbon that actually looks decent. Problem is it's twice the cost of standard colors. If you're thinking of tackling it yourself, the best pricing I've found for vinyl was a guy on Nasioc - search "3M carbon roof" and you'll probably find him. Just tell him what color, how much, and he'll get you what you need.

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