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08-20-2020, 05:53 PM | #1 |
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WRX with STI wheels, posing?
Hey y'all, I have a Lapis blue 2017 WRX Limited.
My friend sold his STI and gifted me his winter setup. Michelin tires on 2015-17 STI base wheels. Would it be posing of me to leave the STI center caps on the wheels, when on my WRX? Should I change the center caps to WRX or Subaru logo caps?
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08-20-2020, 06:01 PM | #2 |
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In my opinion, no, it's not posing. Especially since you got them for free. Rock them if you'd like.
The STi wing on a WRX is another story, but at the end of the day we're all entitled to our own opinions. Enjoy! |
08-20-2020, 07:27 PM | #3 |
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It's just wheels, I wouldn't sweat it.
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08-20-2020, 07:41 PM | #4 |
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posing as a wrx with sti wheels, sure. who cares, its wheels. not quite the same as putting a huge sti sticker on the windshield.
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08-20-2020, 08:05 PM | #5 |
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Thanks y'all!
I didn't think so, either, but I knew the NASIOC crew would pull no punches. |
08-20-2020, 08:17 PM | #6 |
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I just found these, though
https://smyperformance.com/gloss-bla...4aAoUXEALw_wcB |
08-20-2020, 09:53 PM | #7 | |
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08-20-2020, 09:58 PM | #8 |
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08-20-2020, 11:36 PM | #9 |
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Rock those wheels pizza_pablo, theyre stylin'! Sti just stands for Subaru technica international. Subaru's tuning house essentially. Just don't go putting sti badges on your trunk
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08-21-2020, 04:58 AM | #10 |
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08-21-2020, 03:24 PM | #11 |
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No one likes a poser. Be proud of your wrx or Impreza. Sti parts are awesome. No reason not to use them but to put the badge on your car is a different story in my book. Use all the sti parts you want, your vin number doesn’t say sti so why would you put the badge
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08-21-2020, 09:40 PM | #12 |
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Change the caps out my guy. As another poster said there's nothing wrong with liking STI parts, but just don't have it labeled when it's not what you have.
Some people will call you out...mainly Subaru guys. Just be sure you're ready to handle that. |
08-21-2020, 10:39 PM | #13 |
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It's your car - you want the STi center caps, keep them on. It's an STi part. Not sure how one becomes a "poser" with their car... do what you want - if you like a part, and want it on your car, then that's where it belongs. There is no "protocol" to be violated when it comes to setting up the car the way you like it.
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08-21-2020, 10:45 PM | #14 |
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Heck no, not posing. Nothing wrong with using better looking wheels. That would be like saying a person who put some Enkei RPF1 wheels on their car was posing as a professional race driver. So long as you aren't telling people "it's an STi", it's a non issue. I have WRX wheels on my normal impreza because they look much better, not trying to fool anyone. They are also more stable at speed, and I am upgrading a few suspension parts to make it have a sporty feel. Don't worry about anyone who says otherwise, and yes there are idiotic people here who may believe it's posing, lol.
I'd leave the center caps, the sti pink color is nice and you don't have to worry about finding ones that match the wheel color. Otherwise if it bothers you, find another set and paint to match the wheels. |
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08-21-2020, 11:33 PM | #16 |
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08-21-2020, 11:42 PM | #17 |
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STI wheels will look superb on the WRX!
Do it and don't worry about it! |
08-22-2020, 12:00 AM | #18 |
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I don't think theres any problem with putting sti parts on a wrx. I like to think of the brand "sti" being just subaru's in house tuning segment, and not just the sti as being a car.
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08-22-2020, 01:20 PM | #19 | |
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If you were to just buy an STi badge by itself and stick it on your WRX trunk, then yes, I'd agree that's super tacky. |
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09-13-2020, 06:30 AM | #20 |
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I'm about to rock 04 sti wheels on my wagon and cannot be more excited :O
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09-14-2020, 06:36 PM | #21 |
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Not Posing
I don't think its posing, posing for me is sticking the STI badges all over the car. I love the STI Wheels.
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09-14-2020, 08:23 PM | #22 |
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Not posing. More STI stuff means it's faster.
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09-26-2020, 10:40 AM | #23 |
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Nah, go for it. Oem upgrades are great.
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09-27-2020, 07:47 AM | #24 |
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Who cares , its your car. I would do it on purpose to piss people off
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