gravelRX Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Does it look like an RX? Would you recognize this car as anything other than a DL if you saw it on the road? If someone could photoshop the wheels to white, I''d like to see it. Thinking about doing it, but just can't seem to visualize it. Comments welcome. Regards, Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Looks great! I especially like how it just has the front spoiler and nothing else! Looks sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stngllhm Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 that grill was only used on rx right? the grill is how i tell most cars apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 The grill is pretty much the same for all of the 3-doors, except the paint color, but the grey side moldings are a dead give away for a white RX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 The grill is pretty much the same for all of the 3-doors, except the paint color, but the grey side moldings are a dead give away for a white RX. what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravelRX Posted October 27, 2004 Author Share Posted October 27, 2004 Yeah, most of the people on this board would easily recognize it as something a bit different than an econobox. Now the general public and most dabbling automotive people might have a bit more trouble. It's surprised more than a few people headed up the Parkway in the mountains. I'm also hoping that most of the police officers don't see it as anything other than an econobox. Wasn't worried about the looks but my surface rust on the A pllars has gotten a bit farther gone than I like. Going to start working on the body as soon as the garage gets empty. Haven't decided on a color yet. More than likely I will paint it original and add the decals before I spray the clear. Opinions on painting the steel wheels white? Jay Thanks for the compliment carfreak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 id leave the wheels black if I were you...but other wise it does look great. On the other hand...if you had the 2000 RS (6 spoke I think)wheels, in white that would be awesome. Or WRX wheels...or maybe the Legacy turbo (early)ones... Maybe I will see the car in person at an autox sometime next year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximumBRAT Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 I really like it! that is the cleanest RX coupe i've seen, no rust etc.. sweet I'm not sure about painting the wheels, i think if you got some hubs or wheels, it would look better. White painted wheels don't always look real good after road rash and mud. but then again, you can do it if you want and prove me wrong and do it, be sure to post some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88HatchMonster Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Try this on for size: Not too bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 One word, "naked". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Yeah, most of the people on this board would easily recognize it as something a bit different than an econobox. Now the general public and most dabbling automotive people might have a bit more trouble. true, however, those people probably haven't even heard of an RX, and if so, would probalby only be able to tell them apart by the decals, or if they were sitting right next to each other. but yea, I can tell, still looks great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 I think the black wheels give it more of a sleeper look. Not just black steels, but black or gunmetal alloys too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEIOU Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 That looks about what my RX looks like, except mine still has the wing on the back. I think I probably would think of it as an RX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Put wagon wheels on it to give it a true Sleeper Subaru look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 license plate: INOCUUS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Put wagon wheels on it to give it a true Sleeper Subaru look.And paint the side molding and bumpers black, the gray gives it away. At least to those who know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravelRX Posted January 9, 2005 Author Share Posted January 9, 2005 EVEN MORE PEDESTRIAN ! The sacrifices made to run all season tires. These wheels may be a bit too much even for me. It's your grandmas RX. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 put the centercaps on, and paint the sidemolding to match the wheels (both black would be HOT, in a subtle way of course) and then it'll be a very nice sleeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxalplyx Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 EVEN MORE PEDESTRIAN ! The sacrifices made to run all season tires. These wheels may be a bit too much even for me. It's your grandmas RX. Jay Hey Jay, this is one boring looking car. I like it! The more it has that 'I couldn't hurt a fly' look about it, the better. Now add some surface rust and you'll be set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravelRX Posted January 9, 2005 Author Share Posted January 9, 2005 Surface rust is located on the window pillar on the other side. The 185/70 14's look just huge compared to the 205/50 15's that I replaced. Much narrower than the 50's needless to say. I put 39 lbs in the front tires and 34 lbs in the rear. Great rotation in the corners once the sidewalls stop flexing and sets up. Kinda scary actually. Changed the power curve and the speedometer reading too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 on the other hand...mine is about as non-sleeper as you can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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