opinions on 2011 Subaru STI

semtex · 10-31-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Pretty easy isn't it? I had trouble with lining up the bracket and one of the bottom holes on the right rear side, no matter what I did. I eventually used a dremel to enlarge the hole on the OEM plastic part...then the clip went in ok.

Hmm....I didn't have any issues. Installing the rears are a pain in the a$$ though. And I love how the short screws are impossible to get a screwdriver on on account of the heads being just an inch from the tire. I had to improvise with a phillips bit clamped in a crescent wrench.

djpathfinder · 10-31-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Hmm....I didn't have any issues. Installing the rears are a pain in the a$$ though. And I love how the short screws are impossible to get a screwdriver on on account of the heads being just an inch from the tire. I had to improvise with a phillips bit clamped in a crescent wrench.

I placed the bit against the tire and applied pressure while rotating the plastic clip by hand.

djpathfinder · 11-05-2011, 03:54 PM

I took a few pre-snow pictures (with shark fin antenna, mud flaps and winter tires installed) yesterday, cause when the white stuff flies, it'll be a while before the car is this clean again.

daleks · 11-05-2011, 06:37 PM

What winter tires did you go with? I'm about to do Michelin Alpin PA3's on my Evo. I don't expect heavy snow, but it is going to be <50 degrees for three months in a row.

djpathfinder · 11-05-2011, 07:16 PM

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60's

Red__Zed · 11-05-2011, 09:40 PM

DJ, looks good. Mud flaps and winters actually look pretty great

daleks · 11-06-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60's

I'm torn between the Michelin's and these. I only lean towards the Michelin's because of the survey results below.

Consumer Survey Results by Category

I expect more plowed + salted streets than deep snow which is why the Michelin's may be a better target. Also the better dry performance should carry me further into Spring.

djpathfinder · 11-06-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

DJ, looks good. Mud flaps and winters actually look pretty great

Thanks! I definitely like the look better without mud flaps, but they're going to really help reduce spray onto the body.

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Originally Posted by daleks

I'm torn between the Michelin's and these. I only lean towards the Michelin's because of the survey results below.

Consumer Survey Results by Category

I expect more plowed + salted streets than deep snow which is why the Michelin's may be a better target. Also the better dry performance should carry me further into Spring.

I don't think you'll lose with either. I know you guys get some early morning ice on the streets and they'll both bite into the ice about the same.

Red__Zed · 11-06-2011, 08:16 PM

ugh, I need to buy a new winter setup but I am so cheap. Any suggestions?

djpathfinder · 11-06-2011, 09:07 PM

Did you run winters last year (ie. do you have some existing rims already)?

Red__Zed · 11-06-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Did you run winters last year (ie. do you have some existing rims already)?

yeah, but I ran them on some 03ish WRX rims that fit like ***. I may run them again if I need to though.

Red__Zed · 11-06-2011, 10:21 PM

they look like this:

djpathfinder · 11-06-2011, 10:27 PM

I opted to run winters on the OEM 2011 rims, and going to find a set of aftermarket rims for summer. So long as yours clear the calipers and such, they'll do for winter. You could always put on a set of spacers, if you want to push the wheels out a bit for cosmetic purposes.

semtex · 11-07-2011, 12:22 AM

I'm also running Blizzak LM-60s for the winter, but I opted to get a set of extra rims for them.

djpathfinder · 11-07-2011, 12:44 AM

Those are nice wheels. Brand and specs?

11-05-2011, 03:54 PM	#243 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	I took a few pre-snow pictures (with shark fin antenna, mud flaps and winter tires installed) yesterday, cause when the white stuff flies, it'll be a while before the car is this clean again. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

11-05-2011, 07:16 PM	#245 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60's __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

11-06-2011, 09:07 PM	#250 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Did you run winters last year (ie. do you have some existing rims already)? __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

11-06-2011, 10:27 PM	#253 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	I opted to run winters on the OEM 2011 rims, and going to find a set of aftermarket rims for summer. So long as yours clear the calipers and such, they'll do for winter. You could always put on a set of spacers, if you want to push the wheels out a bit for cosmetic purposes. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

11-07-2011, 12:22 AM	#254 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	I'm also running Blizzak LM-60s for the winter, but I opted to get a set of extra rims for them. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

11-05-2011, 06:37 PM	#244 (permalink)
daleks Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 424 Drives: 2011 Evo X MR Rep Power: 15	What winter tires did you go with? I'm about to do Michelin Alpin PA3's on my Evo. I don't expect heavy snow, but it is going to be <50 degrees for three months in a row.

11-05-2011, 09:40 PM	#246 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	DJ, looks good. Mud flaps and winters actually look pretty great

11-06-2011, 08:16 PM	#249 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	ugh, I need to buy a new winter setup but I am so cheap. Any suggestions?

11-06-2011, 10:21 PM	#252 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	they look like this:

11-07-2011, 12:44 AM	#255 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Those are nice wheels. Brand and specs? __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

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