Thank you and everyone else who has made nice comments.

In essence, yes. Also it is still debadged on the outside and less 'in your face' than an Sti in WR blue with gold wheels.

Wilb - I considered that side of things, especially relevant as my WR1 was the subject of one such thread, but in the end if you don't have what you want as a result the scumbags have won.

Colzo - no problem.

For those who PM'ed for a better view of the rear spoiler.



Kind regards,

Robin

 

GarethE - it is an original Sti front splitter, I don't think it is the one on the Subaru website. I am not sure but I think it is a JDM item and that the dealer has a special arrangement to get hold of them.

Here is a better picture of it



Robin

 

Robin,

That is one lovely looking scoob. I too was in the sti/d quandry, but ended up with a black sti, partly because i had a MY04 WRX SL, which had leather/sunroof etc, and I fancied a different interior. I wasn't to keen on the standard look of the spec d, but what you've done is superb, and should have looked like that from the showroom, I reckon that would outsell the sti!!.

Steve.

Heres mine:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...hplateexcl.jpg

 

Thanks for that Robin - picking up a spec d in a few days time, hence the ask

Cheers

Gareth

 

Still have the stock lip spoiler that came with your Spec D? If so, I want it. PM me.

BTW for those that are asking, I believe the general opinion is that the front lip is a S204 item. Though it now comes as standard on the JDM A-Line, Spec D and STi Limited.

 

Gareth you can get the splitters from Ian litchfield have a look on his web site under shop.

 

Hi BVM,

I am pretty sure the Spec D doesn't come with a lip spoiler as standard, mine certainly didn't come with one.

Regards,

Robin

 

Really? It should have one like this:

 

Hi again BVM,

The lip spoier we have been talking about is the front lip as per the last photo I posted a link for so GarethE could see it.

The pictures you have posted are I think of an A Line?

In the UK the Spec D came with the same rear low level spoiler as a UK spec WRX so it is quite different to the one shown in the pictures you have posted.

Kind regards,

Robin

 

Yep Robin's correct - the front of the standard UK Spec D is the same as Robins but without the black lower spoiler. IMHO the standard car looks abit "tippy toes" at the front, but Robins spoiler gives it a better look.

Subaru list one on the accessories page, which seems to be the same as the one gussy pointed me towards at Litchfields (Cheers Gussy )

Standard WRX rear spoiler as well. Unless there is an iniment 07 Spec D to be announced soon - there are 07 STi's listed on the Subaru site but only 06 STi Spec D

Gareth

 

That looks silly, just like some theiving little ****** has nicked the rear spoiler

 

I mentioned that above in post #36 when I said:

BTW for those that are asking, I believe the general opinion is that the front lip is a S204 item. Though it now comes as standard on the JDM A-Line, Spec D and STi Limited.

Pics I posted are of the STi Limited/A-line. I didnt know the Spec D got the WRX rear spolier. I think the lip spolier looks better than the STI or the WRX spolier.

 

Righty - got to the bottom of the front lip spoiler debate, after a visit to the dealer - its this one, listed on the subaru website under STi 03 onwards accessories, exterior -

STi Front Lip spoiler -
"This spoiler is supplied ready to fit to all Impreza WRX STI models 2003MY onwards, is finished in satin black and features the STI logo. This spoiler enhances the appearance of the WRX STI, in addition it increases the CLf (Lift coefficient /front) value and reduces the Cd value. This increases the straight-line high-speed stability and handling.

Part No. &nbspST960204S080
£ 395.00 (inc. VAT, exc. Fitting - unless otherwise stated above)"

Gareth

 

I`ve got this spoiler on my 05 STI and I`m pretty sure its for 03 - 05 models only. If you look at Litchfield site they offer a 06 STI lip spoiler.

 

Robin,

Car looks awesome. I was at the dealership yesterday trying to decide between a black STi and a Spec D like yours.

One question - do you think that a Spec D will depreciate more or less than an equivalent Sti???

Cheers.

 

Is it correct that only 300 Spec D's were made for the UK market!!

 

I doubt a thief searching the streets would turn his nose up at any impreza no matter what colour it was. If they are clever enough to bypass cat 1 security, colour wont kid them into thinking the 4 door saloon parked on the drive with a small wing, small scoop black in colour isn't an Impreza sti or not.
Correct me if i'm wrong but i dont think Bubba's cars were STI's.
As for the chavy extras i suppose you are on about the gold wheels......
Or is it the big spoiler that a fair few WRX owners on here opt for.
Nik.

 

Actually both Nik. If any other car owner fitted them to a different car you would probably rip the pee out of them! Imaging a Saxo with a great big wing and gold alloys! It was a 'tongue in cheek' comment as I know lots of people do this mod. I just like the subtle look and can't see the point in doing it to a WRX. If you were after that look just buy an STI.
I still prefer the standard Spec-D.

 

As ever its each to their own
I speak as an STI WR Blue owner with the usual bits and bobs which i happen to think suits this particular make of car, agreed with point about Saxo's though.
Nik.