New Sti Saloon, Spoiler question
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I see some members have bought the new STI saloons and have low level spoilers fitted. I have seen a couple with the high level spoiler (one local to me and one advertised by Newcastle Subaru).
I understand it's not just a case of adding the spoiler, but changing the boot lid and struts too.
My question to those who have bought new cars, did your dealers give any option to provide the cars with the big wing from new?
The inner chav in me can't get used to the lack of a big wing and I don't want to mess around having it added aftermarket. I'd like to be able to specify one with the big wing from the factory, I have managed similar in the past with other brands.
I understand it's not just a case of adding the spoiler, but changing the boot lid and struts too.
My question to those who have bought new cars, did your dealers give any option to provide the cars with the big wing from new?
The inner chav in me can't get used to the lack of a big wing and I don't want to mess around having it added aftermarket. I'd like to be able to specify one with the big wing from the factory, I have managed similar in the past with other brands.
Hmm it's not sounding at simple as I had hoped.
Reading lots of blurb on the net gives the impression that by not including the wing, Subaru UK is making a direct attempt to appeal to wider audiences, at the cost of it's loyal fanbase. Strange then that Subaru in the US and home markets haven't made the same move.
It's fair enough, Subaru UK are in the business of making money not friends. However I can't help feel that a spoiler delete would have been an easier option.
I don't think I can be a*sed with having to buy a new bootlid and spoiler after spending 30k+ on a brand new car.
Perhaps I should just give up and buy a hatch. If I squint, it looks just as good as the saloon with the big wing... I think.
Reading lots of blurb on the net gives the impression that by not including the wing, Subaru UK is making a direct attempt to appeal to wider audiences, at the cost of it's loyal fanbase. Strange then that Subaru in the US and home markets haven't made the same move.
It's fair enough, Subaru UK are in the business of making money not friends. However I can't help feel that a spoiler delete would have been an easier option.
I don't think I can be a*sed with having to buy a new bootlid and spoiler after spending 30k+ on a brand new car.
Perhaps I should just give up and buy a hatch. If I squint, it looks just as good as the saloon with the big wing... I think.
Mastodon2 said:
I wonder if they will make it an option in the future? After all, those new Imprezas aren't exactly flying out of the showrooms, from what I gather.
No they are not, but the dealers don't seem to be that keen to offer any deals either. That coupled with the lack of desired spec, well...They really don't know their customers anymore.
paulmoonraker said:
A few grand probably... How much is one of these brand new with the big wing?
The standard UK price doesn't include any spoiler for the saloon (32k). I got a brochure from Subaru UK this week and there is an option for a small spoiler in the accessories catalog, but no mention of the big wing.I don't believe EVO got the big wing from Subaru, it was probably from the third party who has started making their own. Forget the name HT.. something.
These are apparently lighter than the subaru original, so there are no problems with the UK models weaker bootlid and struts. I don't want to but a new car and then drill the bootlid. I also don't want to have to buy a new Jap spec bootlid and spoiler, spray and have to fit it.
Subaru UK are going to call me back, so I will ask what options there are for getting a big spoiler fitted from the factory. They all come from the same place, so it shouldn't be that hard?
Ah that's the one. Hmm I've tried to find the EVO article where he covers the wing in more depth, but nothing so far. Perhaps it was only covered in the mag and never uploaded to the web.
If that is indeed a genuine wing perhaps there is some hope. I'll see what I can get from Subaru UK.
Cheers
If that is indeed a genuine wing perhaps there is some hope. I'll see what I can get from Subaru UK.
Cheers
This one looks like it has a genuine Subaru spoiler: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3697552.htm
576miles and 6k off the price of a new one! Shame it's white. Perhaps Subaru dealers have realised 32k+ was just too much.
I'm off to my local dealer to see what the deal is with the big wing issue. Guess I'll see how desperate they are to sell these things.
576miles and 6k off the price of a new one! Shame it's white. Perhaps Subaru dealers have realised 32k+ was just too much.
I'm off to my local dealer to see what the deal is with the big wing issue. Guess I'll see how desperate they are to sell these things.
Yeah white is just not my thing.
So, had a quick visit to my local dealer. He didn't have any STIs in stock and had sold their demonstrator. We had a chat about the spoiler situation and he said I couldn't get one from the factory with a big spoiler, but that they could fit one. They said that they had done this to all the saloons they had sold. When they get their next demo in, I'll go back for a test drive.
On the way out, In the paddock they had a pearlwhite saloon that belonged to a customer, so I had a look. The big spoiler on this car was adjustable and the horizontal part was flat. Looking at pics on the net the genuine subaru spoiler is not flat, but raised slightly, like the white one in the link I posted above.
The one on the Evo mag car is the same:
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evolongtermtests/2...
The one I saw today looked liked the HT Autos one:
http://bbs.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-general-1/85126...
So I am a bit confused. I want a genuine subaru wing, not a copy. I'm not sure it really makes a difference, but if its my money, I want the genuine article. I will discuss this when I go back.
I think I'm going to phone the Hammond Subaru dealer with the white one and see what they say about the wing on their car.
Nothing is simple is it?
So, had a quick visit to my local dealer. He didn't have any STIs in stock and had sold their demonstrator. We had a chat about the spoiler situation and he said I couldn't get one from the factory with a big spoiler, but that they could fit one. They said that they had done this to all the saloons they had sold. When they get their next demo in, I'll go back for a test drive.
On the way out, In the paddock they had a pearlwhite saloon that belonged to a customer, so I had a look. The big spoiler on this car was adjustable and the horizontal part was flat. Looking at pics on the net the genuine subaru spoiler is not flat, but raised slightly, like the white one in the link I posted above.
The one on the Evo mag car is the same:
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evolongtermtests/2...
The one I saw today looked liked the HT Autos one:
http://bbs.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-general-1/85126...
So I am a bit confused. I want a genuine subaru wing, not a copy. I'm not sure it really makes a difference, but if its my money, I want the genuine article. I will discuss this when I go back.
I think I'm going to phone the Hammond Subaru dealer with the white one and see what they say about the wing on their car.
Nothing is simple is it?
So I've now spoken to a few dealers and have a test drive lined up for the weekend.
There stil appears to be some murkyness surrounding the big spolier. One dealer is quite happy to supply the genuine wing, another was offering the HT Autos one, but when pushed said he could offer the genuine one if need be. Initially he mentioned 'Subaru' stipulated a new boot lid would also be needed before they would supply the spoiler to the dealership.
There was some talk about the whether the uk boot lid was thinner, the answer was 'I don't believe so'. So take what you want from that. I know some dealers are fitting and selling new cars with the genuine one, would they be doing that if there was an issue with the bootlid?
There stil appears to be some murkyness surrounding the big spolier. One dealer is quite happy to supply the genuine wing, another was offering the HT Autos one, but when pushed said he could offer the genuine one if need be. Initially he mentioned 'Subaru' stipulated a new boot lid would also be needed before they would supply the spoiler to the dealership.
There was some talk about the whether the uk boot lid was thinner, the answer was 'I don't believe so'. So take what you want from that. I know some dealers are fitting and selling new cars with the genuine one, would they be doing that if there was an issue with the bootlid?
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