Member Profile - KelvinTaylor88

[KelvinTaylor88]

Any updates on this Kelvin? I want to see those mufflers on the car!

Unfortunately there has been quite a few annoying delays with the new additions to my car.
Big update coming in the next week hopefully once my car gets back from the panel shop. (New JDM front bar, corazon grille, previous owner's damage all repaired, exhaust.)

Will post lots of pictures and impressions once I get my car back with everything done. But for now here is a little teaser for you!

[BigBCalais]

Aww yeah, big update is good news

[WayneKer]

Mate, that sounds good as!

Can't wait to see it that JDM front in person

[KelvinTaylor88]

Thanks guys!
So happy with the sound and look of the mufflers

Should be picking up the car on Wednesday with the new front end, Corazon sent me the wrong grille though so it might be a couple of weeks yet before the front is completed..

[KelvinTaylor88]

Does anyone know where I can get a tow hook cover for my new JDM Spec B Front Bar?
I can only find it on japan parts which is crazy expensive...

I ordered the bar through Subaru Japan via Garage 88. Should it have come included?

[kiwigene]

Does anyone know where I can get a tow hook cover for my new JDM Spec B Front Bar?
I can only find it on japan parts which is crazy expensive...

I ordered the bar through Subaru Japan via Garage 88. Should it have come included?

Just get TOW sticker instead - because race car...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2x-CAMS-APPR ... 1019994635

[KelvinTaylor88]

Does anyone know where I can get a tow hook cover for my new JDM Spec B Front Bar?
I can only find it on japan parts which is crazy expensive...

I ordered the bar through Subaru Japan via Garage 88. Should it have come included?

Just get TOW sticker instead - because race car...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2x-CAMS-APPR ... 1019994635

Haha very tempting but Garage 88 are being champions and sending me a tow hook cover.

[BigBCalais]

Saw new posts and was expecting the big update, was a little disappointed

I guess ill just keep waiting then

[KelvinTaylor88]

Saw new posts and was expecting the big update, was a little disappointed

I guess ill just keep waiting then

Haha sorry mate! Getting the car back tonight hopefully, so update is coming.
Grille and tow hook cover are being shipped express air from Japan this Friday so the completed look should only be a week or so away.

Very excited!

[KelvinTaylor88]

Update

Just got my car back last night from Bill down at Damage Body Works in Moorabbin and couldn't be happier.
His work and attention to detail are fantastic - fixing all the existing panel damage from the previous owner, realigning and respraying the whole front section of my car and all with genuine subaru replacement parts, fitting my new JDM spec B front bumper, and kindly giving the car a full clean inside and out with a polish. He is an old work friend of my dad's and I can't recommend his services enough.

The JDM Spec B Front Bar arrived painted in 39D Brilliant Silver from Garage 88. Unfortunately Corazon frustratingly sent me out the wrong grille, however the guys at Garage 88 ordered me the correct one immediately with express shipping and threw in a Tow Hook Cover and t-shirt free of charge. Very impressive customer service as many of you know from your own experiences.

Lastly, my HKS ES Premium Ti Limited Mufflers finally arrived at the Import Monster Warehouse. Very happy with their service and the product, despite the unfortunate but ultimately unavoidable time delay. Mufflers are great quality as expected by HKS, with a nice, deeper and louder note that importantly to me isn't too obnoxious (unlike the burnt titanium tips )

Enough chit chat, time for pics!

Before



After



Before


After



Better quality pictures and further updates to come once the grille and tow hook cover arrives in a week or two!

[BigBCalais]

Wooo, update. Car looks fantastic mate and those mufflers are

Lip spoiler and more aggressive fitment would be all that I would do

[KelvinTaylor88]

Wooo, update. Car looks fantastic mate and those mufflers are

Lip spoiler and more aggressive fitment would be all that I would do

Thanks mate!
STI lip is going back on this weekend, then fitting the grille, and finally saving for a nice aggressive set of Advan RS-IIs in Semi Gloss Black!

[BigBCalais]

Thanks mate!
STI lip is going back on this weekend, then fitting the grille, and finally saving for a nice aggressive set of Advan RS-IIs in Semi Gloss Black!

Did you have to buy a new lip to suit the Jdm bar? What size and offset are you looking at in the advans? Although they'd look good even if they were 16x4 +20

[KelvinTaylor88]

Thanks mate!
STI lip is going back on this weekend, then fitting the grille, and finally saving for a nice aggressive set of Advan RS-IIs in Semi Gloss Black!

Did you have to buy a new lip to suit the Jdm bar? What size and offset are you looking at in the advans? Although they'd look good even if they were 16x4 +20

Nope! My original sti lip is actually for the JDM bar actually, so it was even more motivation to do the upgrade!

For the Advans I'm looking at 18x8.5 +45 (GTR face - more concave) with 235/40/18 tyres.

[BigBCalais]

Nope! My original sti lip is actually for the JDM bar actually, so it was even more motivation to do the upgrade!

For the Advans I'm looking at 18x8.5 +45 (GTR face - more concave) with 235/40/18 tyres.

Well that is awfully convenient

Perfect specs imo, just the right amount of poke and width