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Vented Front Guards for STI

Posted:
Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:54 am
by DonGreen
Does anyone know if you can get the vents for the front guards as fitted to Legacy's overseas, and if you can retrofit them to aussie libertys.
I know they're a bit "M3 wannabe" looking, but I like them, and wouldn't mind finding out more info. Anyone imported large body panels like this (front guards) from Japan, or know if it's possible, for a non-astronomical price?
http://www.blirk.net/subaru-legacy-sti-wallpaper/3/1280x800/
Re: Vented Front Guards for STI

Posted:
Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:05 am
by garbo41610
I think Arith had some of those vents on his old GT... Could be wrong on the member.
Looked hot.
Re: Vented Front Guards for STI

Posted:
Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:22 am
by Mat04
I found the ford focus rs guard vents look very similar and you can buy them cheaply off ebay
Re: Vented Front Guards for STI

Posted:
Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:41 am
by Robbks
You'd be very lucky to find S402 guards to begin with
let alone what they would cost without freight
Re: Vented Front Guards for STI

Posted:
Tue Apr 30, 2013 12:00 pm
by alessandro132
Robbks wrote:You'd be very lucky to find S402 guards to begin with
let alone what they would cost without freight
Pretty sure you need to get a VIN from an S402 to even order one but even then no idea if they'd allow you to buy and import into Aus...
Re: Vented Front Guards for STI

Posted:
Tue Apr 30, 2013 12:45 pm
by DonGreen
Thanks guys. On further investigation, it looks like s402 guards are wider, and probably wouldn't fit anyway (apart from being virtually unavailable in Aus).
Guess I'll have plenty to play with once I do get the STI, hopefully in a month or 2.
Re: Vented Front Guards for STI

Posted:
Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:23 pm
by Deluded
garbo41610 wrote:I think Arith had some of those vents on his old GT... Could be wrong on the member.
Looked hot.
I now own Arith's STI ... they were Liberal .. couldn't find a decent picture but try this one
http://www.liberal-aero.com/products/parts/legacy_bpbl_def/ru.htmlgarage88 can supply these ...
Re: Vented Front Guards for STI

Posted:
Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:27 pm
by garbo41610
nom nom nom nom nom
Re: Vented Front Guards for STI

Posted:
Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:38 pm
by Kekotic
That link is for the rear bumper lip I think. On their page I don't see any links to being able to purchase the fenders on google translate. I remember when Arith bought them they were still a test item I think. Are you sure G88 can get them now?
Re: Vented Front Guards for STI

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Wed May 01, 2013 7:15 am
by Kody.B
I think jslayz has the DAMD ones?i can't remember if they are vented or just wider though.
Re: Vented Front Guards for STI

Posted:
Wed May 01, 2013 7:39 am
by dr20t
Michael from garage 88 has contacts in high places
Those fenders are generally not available to the public
But I know of six sets that are on cars here in Sydney alone , all sourced through mick at garage 88
Not cheap though so be prepared...
Re: Vented Front Guards for STI

Posted:
Wed May 01, 2013 7:53 am
by Boostaddict
Yep I spoke to Garage 88 about the DAMD wide vented fenders and they were $1300-1400 for the 2. And only fibreglass as well.
Also (jslayz) said that they required stretching and a fair bit of fecking around to get on right. I decided it could cost me $2k by the time it was done ...... So didn't bother.!!!
They are super ober sexy tho.!!
Re: Vented Front Guards for STI

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Wed May 01, 2013 11:18 am
by blacktop™
Don't get fiberglass front guards. They look great when brand new and freshly painted but they aren't very strong and crack easily.
Re: Vented Front Guards for STI

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Wed May 01, 2013 12:03 pm
by DonGreen
Thanks again guys. Looks like the guards wouldn't be worth the effort, damm (uber) sexy tho.
Love the taillights as well.
http://www.liberal-aero.com/products/parts/legacy_bpbl_def/ru.htmlWonder if they are available. Anyone have replacement, aftermarket clear(er) taillights fitted to a post-facelift?
Re: Vented Front Guards for STI

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Wed May 01, 2013 2:48 pm
by jslayz
Check my thread. Have damd ones g88 sourced. Panel/spray chaps said best fglass they had ever worked with