Crazecow Neutral Newbie November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 I thought I saw a WRX STI at the carpark. Then I look at the exahust and it looks like a normal Impreza one. The bonnet is also aftermarket with a massive intake scoop. Peep thru the scoop and I saw the intake manifold. No turbo, no intercooler....... Bonnet got one red STI sticker leh....... Fake WRX STI .....pui..... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Clutched November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 I thought I saw a WRX STI at the carpark. Then I look at the exahust and it looks like a normal Impreza one. The bonnet is also aftermarket with a massive intake scoop. Peep thru the scoop and I saw the intake manifold. No turbo, no intercooler....... Bonnet got one red STI sticker leh....... Fake WRX STI .....pui..... At least he cares to change the bonnet. Type R wannabes simply change side mirror and badge and ta da... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minikong 1st Gear November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 hmm actually what wrong with wannabe? they didnt sell u the car and said it is a wrx and ask u to pay extra for it... it is thier own taste and freedom..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altivo 3rd Gear November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 why so lehche? Just look at the rear wheels lah. Drum = normal impreza Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vhtfhwlego Supercharged November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 NPNT . Furthermore, these sightings are a everyday thingy. I just wonder, why they will do such a mod to their car? To pick up girls and let them think it is WRX? But what if being jio by others or the real one is next to it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedream 3rd Gear November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 I thought I saw a WRX STI at the carpark. Then I look at the exahust and it looks like a normal Impreza one. The bonnet is also aftermarket with a massive intake scoop. Peep thru the scoop and I saw the intake manifold. No turbo, no intercooler....... Bonnet got one red STI sticker leh....... Fake WRX STI .....pui..... I can't conclude from what you've written that what you saw was not a WRX... Stock exhaust on the WRX is quite a sleeper. Too many WRXes have changed to FGK exhausts and so many think that that is the stock exhaust. Certainly many WRX/STi change to aftermarket carbon fibre bonnets. If a WRX owner upgrades his intercooler to a front-mount one, then you wouldn't see the intercooler through the scoop. Actually non-STi's get some stock parts which are labelled "STi," like the mats... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedream 3rd Gear November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 why so lehche? Just look at the rear wheels lah. Drum = normal impreza can upgrade... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minikong 1st Gear November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 NPNT . Furthermore, these sightings are a everyday thingy. I just wonder, why they will do such a mod to their car? To pick up girls and let them think it is WRX? But what if being jio by others or the real one is next to it? jio by other act cannot see lol..... any way no prize to win when win, only chances of being chase by tp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alantyc Clutched November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 Look at the "balls" in between the rear tires underneath the car chasis... haha! Shiny balls = real rex... many many fin balls = impreza.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passion 5th Gear November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 Look at exhaust,look at brake,look at air scoop,look at intercooler.All these can change.What else can determine it is not a STI?Wiper for rear windscreen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerano 1st Gear November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 At least he cares to change the bonnet. Type R wannabes simply change side mirror and badge and ta da... plus the spoiler at the back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedream 3rd Gear November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 Look at exhaust,look at brake,look at air scoop,look at intercooler.All these can change.What else can determine it is not a STI?Wiper for rear windscreen? Wiper for rear windscreen most probably is a MY06/07 JDM WRX. Not NA Impreza, but not STi as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minikong 1st Gear November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 Look at exhaust,look at brake,look at air scoop,look at intercooler.All these can change.What else can determine it is not a STI?Wiper for rear windscreen? look for road tax hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alantyc Clutched November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 Look at exhaust,look at brake,look at air scoop,look at intercooler.All these can change.What else can determine it is not a STI?Wiper for rear windscreen? Chiat the bugger lor.. haha! Or mayb u look inside his cockpit & look for additional buttons which STI has where the rest dun.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoverofCar 6th Gear November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 I thought I saw a WRX STI at the carpark. Then I look at the exahust and it looks like a normal Impreza one. The bonnet is also aftermarket with a massive intake scoop. Peep thru the scoop and I saw the intake manifold. No turbo, no intercooler....... Bonnet got one red STI sticker leh....... Fake WRX STI .....pui..... STI sticker means...it is a ''Subaru Technlogies Imitation"....also know as-----STI.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpinion Neutral Newbie November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 I thought I saw a WRX STI at the carpark. Then I look at the exahust and it looks like a normal Impreza one. The bonnet is also aftermarket with a massive intake scoop. Peep thru the scoop and I saw the intake manifold. No turbo, no intercooler....... Bonnet got one red STI sticker leh....... Fake WRX STI .....pui..... you forgot to look into the cabin at the gearshifter.....usually these wannabes drive autos as well [:p] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeshe Turbocharged November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 Look at exhaust,look at brake,look at air scoop,look at intercooler.All these can change.What else can determine it is not a STI?Wiper for rear windscreen? key in the reg plate number into LTA website to check lor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLZT 6th Gear November 18, 2010 Share November 18, 2010 Bro, if every wannabe you see need create a thread liddat everyday will be flooding with the same threads liao leh. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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