the evolution of trunk

"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle) 07/10/2017 at 12:57 • Filed to: ruqus

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I searched for a wingless RS (because I am a simple man who wanted the black/grey interior instead of blue, not turbo, no wing, and no sunroof). I failed, and found this be-winged RS.

before: the “chrome” was peeling off of the lettering, and I prefer a clean shaved look, so the lettering had to go

letters gone, goo remained

a little elbow grease and those are gone too. A buff later and it was like they were never there.

someone came to buy my roofrack, and his wingless trunk had me jelly...

so my 90s-tastic wing HAS to go

the long term plan would be to find a wingless trunk so I didn’t have random holes...

but until then, metal plugs would suffice to keep the water out.

today I picked up from a friend’s wrecking yard a replacement. I lost the holes and gained a dent (and lettering back).

Tonight I will shave the 2.5RS logo as it feels asymetrical and awkward, but I’m keeping the subaru lettering as it is still in good condition. I need to put my lock in the new trunk.

Then sometime I’ll have a go at removing the dent.

Then later I’ll colour match. Despite being the same paint code it is from a 3 year newer Impreza and is a slight mis-match.

MonkeePuzzle > MonkeePuzzle 07/10/2017 at 13:10

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but how bad can a silver paint mis-match be? well it all depends on angle and lighting...

monkee predicts mrs puzzle will not be impressed

OPPOsaurus WRX > MonkeePuzzle 07/10/2017 at 13:10

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this is one of the few vehicle I like better in sedan form over its hatchback sibling. only this gen too. I dunno what it is.

2Fast2Furious: Rotary Powered > MonkeePuzzle 07/10/2017 at 13:14

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Oh shit that color is off.... Are you gonna just fill your stock one?

MonkeePuzzle > OPPOsaurus WRX 07/10/2017 at 13:18

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same. I’ve had wagons in several generations, and sedans in a few, my current leaning is towards the sedans.

MonkeePuzzle > 2Fast2Furious: Rotary Powered 07/10/2017 at 13:19

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negative. I’ve been planning a vinyl wrap for the whole car for some time.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > MonkeePuzzle 07/10/2017 at 13:22

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The left over badging adhesive is just weight reduction badging.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > MonkeePuzzle 07/10/2017 at 13:26

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I searched for a wingless RS (because I am a simple man who wanted the black/grey interior instead of blue, not turbo, no wing, and no sunroof).

Boring is more like it ;)

2Fast2Furious: Rotary Powered > MonkeePuzzle 07/10/2017 at 13:26

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What color?

MonkeePuzzle > 2Fast2Furious: Rotary Powered 07/10/2017 at 13:29

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the roof is getting a black carbon fibre look, the rest of the car I am planning like a gunmetal grey/dark silver.

MonkeePuzzle > jvirgs drives a Subaru 07/10/2017 at 13:30

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said the dodge dart owner :P

diplodicus > MonkeePuzzle 07/10/2017 at 13:32

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Wow if I saw that image with no context I would assume they were two different trunks.

Tareim - V8 powered > MonkeePuzzle 07/10/2017 at 13:35

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if you’re going to wrap the whole car why not go for something more adventures rather than plain silver?

MonkeePuzzle > diplodicus 07/10/2017 at 13:35

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yeah, crazy right. I’d say the one of the left represents the 90% of the viewing angles, the one of the right is EXTREME!

I’m guessing my eyes will see the one on the left, and the wife will see the one on the right AT ALL TIMES!

jvirgs drives a Subaru > MonkeePuzzle 07/10/2017 at 13:35

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touché

MonkeePuzzle > Tareim - V8 powered 07/10/2017 at 13:39

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as has been stated before, I am apparently a dull man who likes a tall glass of milk over an adventurous night out with beer and hookers

syaieya > MonkeePuzzle 07/10/2017 at 13:57

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I got color matched doors and fenders for my SL and that is my biggest worry.

Lord knows its still a better look than having a huge dent where the previous owner let the door check fail and it came back around and crushed itself

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > jvirgs drives a Subaru 07/10/2017 at 14:11

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Are you on Dart forums? Do Saab BBS RK2 wheels pop up on the classifieds sometimes? Asking for a friend. Named Meepster.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 07/10/2017 at 14:39

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I am not. Sorry to be of no use.

diplodicus > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 07/10/2017 at 15:50

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Wow I have the one piece version of those rims. I would sell them to you but the lug pattern on mine is 4x100.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > diplodicus 07/10/2017 at 16:58

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I’m looking for the Saab 9-5 wheels specifically for the 2piece construction and 5x110 with 35 offset. Exact same as Meepster