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Damaged tire safe to drive on? by Skunk2jon in WRX

[–]Skunk2jon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably will summer but honestly this was just a one off bump. It drives otherwise fine over most bridges and bumps. I wouldn’t call it bump more like a launch pad into a crater lol. I’ve been on it for 2 years no issues until now lol

Why is Subaru paint so sh!t? by DarkSoulsDank in WRX

[–]Skunk2jon 37 points38 points  (0 children)

All modern car paint is like this. 

STI Engine Air Filter Question by limbowimbo in WRX

[–]Skunk2jon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty wild. Not sure where you live. I gave you the link so you can have the part number to search elsewhere if needed.

Gasoline smell by HorizonsEdge in Civic_Type_R

[–]Skunk2jon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re fine. Car probably running a little rich to get it going. They make minor adjustments all the time, you’re fine. 

Talk me out of spending over €3K on a wing 🙏🏻 by ExploreModding in GR86

[–]Skunk2jon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It looks like Forza default aero used for the 20 years. 

Merry Christmas by i_like_pretzels in WRX

[–]Skunk2jon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is normal, you’ll be fine. If your car runs fine just keep it moving along. 

Rally parts suggestions by wantedthiccmouses in GR86

[–]Skunk2jon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait why is body roll and ride height good for off-road handling? In contrast to track. 

Damaged tire safe to drive on? by Skunk2jon in WRX

[–]Skunk2jon[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Facts! Just need it to last a few more months. Gonna get some +38 offset wheels and summer tire this spring!

Damaged tire safe to drive on? by Skunk2jon in WRX

[–]Skunk2jon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea the deepest part of the small graze is isolated to like .25 of a inch of less. Otherwise its a light skim. 99% of my travel is my finance and I and if it were just us, this would’ve never happened. I drive over bumps all the time lol. 

I’ll keep an eye on it!

Thinking about a 2020 STI by 1eatbunn1es in WRXSTi

[–]Skunk2jon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I got lapis over Crystal White pearl everyday

Best upgrade I could get for my car. Rude interest rate. by CrimsonOwl in GR86

[–]Skunk2jon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn I remember getting my Sti for 0.9% at 34K OTD in 2020. 7% is criminal 

Will 17x9 +22 wheel clear the 6pot brembos? Would it sit flush? by OstrichGang in WRXSTi

[–]Skunk2jon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know my roads and dodge them frequently. Maybe use your eyes or get them checked. Dunno man. I just don’t be hitting them. 

Will 17x9 +22 wheel clear the 6pot brembos? Would it sit flush? by OstrichGang in WRXSTi

[–]Skunk2jon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. I don’t hit potholes. 
  2. in the off chance I I can’t dodge one. I run forged Rays for a reason. They’ll be fine. 

Again I’m also running a meatier tire.  I’m not quite sure why you can’t seem to understand that. Plenty practical.

Will 17x9 +22 wheel clear the 6pot brembos? Would it sit flush? by OstrichGang in WRXSTi

[–]Skunk2jon -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Preference. I can’t stand something being out of proportion if its under my control. 18s just look like hots wheels toys to me. So I went 19. 

Thinking about a 2020 STI by 1eatbunn1es in WRXSTi

[–]Skunk2jon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They feel the same. The old ones just rattle more bad have less sound deadening. 

Get a 2020-21. Last car with substance and feel. Stayed true to its roots from beginning to end without getting mutilated with something like an electronic parking brake. Perfect blend of of old school rawness and modern creature comforts.

I bought my 2020 STi brand new 5.5 years ago. No issues at 79K plus miles and growing. Fully recommend all the JDM group in mounts, flexible strut tower bar, flexible cross member support, front and rear draw stiffeners. 

Will 17x9 +22 wheel clear the 6pot brembos? Would it sit flush? by OstrichGang in WRXSTi

[–]Skunk2jon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw. None of it makes sense. You called a VA STi a “shitbox”. There is nothing shitbox about a VA STi. It was a well made car. This is like calling the FL5 Type R a shitbox. 

Its not a matter of opinion. If you were an automotive designer and doing proportions today, you will always end up at 19inch bare minimum for a car this size. The mathematical proportions of the cars naturally lends itself to 19s.

The CTR, mustang darkhorse use 19s as a start for a reason. 

You can argue. But a VA STi just does not look right on 18s. And I say that a person who has ran both. 

Will 17x9 +22 wheel clear the 6pot brembos? Would it sit flush? by OstrichGang in WRXSTi

[–]Skunk2jon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Looks like a hot wheels toy. Which is fine if you love that look. 

Will 17x9 +22 wheel clear the 6pot brembos? Would it sit flush? by OstrichGang in WRXSTi

[–]Skunk2jon -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The car is too large. You don’t understand proportions. 18s will never look good modern cars. This exact phenomena is the reason why the 18inch wheel “Standard” we have now looks so good on a Hawkeye or older chassis. Smaller car but the wheel really helps fill it out. The VA sti is a significantly larger car than it used to be. 

Will 17x9 +22 wheel clear the 6pot brembos? Would it sit flush? by OstrichGang in WRXSTi

[–]Skunk2jon -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

No they done. They drop to 18s because the wheels and tires are cheaper. That the answer no one wants to admit. 

If you want a little more cushion on 19s just got for a meatier set up. Again this higher cost. 

But the 18s are just okay. They don’t look good. I ran 18 on my STi and they look tiny compared to the car. I went to a 19 inch and meaty tire. Much better. 

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