Hello! New Dark Gray 2012 STI

**Cos70** · 06-04-2012 06:03 PM

Hello All,

After waiting 11 weeks for the car, I can say it definitely was worth the wait. I am a first time Subaru owner, as well as AWD owner.

Attached is a pic of my car. IT has an SPT short throw and exhaust. So far, I got body side moldings, 35% tint all around and XPEL clear. I also applied Opti-Coat myself which I am very pleased with the results.

I plan on getting an Grimspeed license relocator, mud flaps and shifter bushings which I wish I ordered with the car. I would also like to go Stage 2.

Glad to be a part of Clubwrx, thanks!

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**michaelwfox** · 06-04-2012 06:12 PM

Car looks great! Welcome!

**ea126405** · 06-04-2012 06:56 PM

She's a looker! How to you like those tails? I have a 5-door on order and can't make up my mind regarding overlays or stock.

**Calvinball** · 06-05-2012 03:46 AM

Welcome! How was the opticoat application process?

**KronosPerformance** · 06-05-2012 04:17 AM

Welcome to the Forum

If you need any parts or advice let me know.

**rage-wrx** · 06-05-2012 06:04 AM

Welcome & congratulations.

I believe we haven't seen many OBP STI hatchbacks.

**etnpnys** · 06-05-2012 07:00 AM

Welcome! Nice car!

Originally Posted by rage-wrx

Welcome & congratulations.

I believe we haven't seen many OBP STI hatchbacks.

Um I think it's DGM... Or were you aware of that and just stating the obvious?

**rage-wrx** · 06-05-2012 07:02 AM

Originally Posted by etnpnys

Welcome! Nice car!

Um I think it's DGM... Or were you aware of that and just stating the obvious?

Okay,I wasn't wearing my glasses.

I believe we haven't seen many DGM STI hatchbacks.

**xFalleNx** · 06-05-2012 07:28 AM

Welcome, and congrats in getting the best color available!

**Cos70** · 06-05-2012 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by Calvinball

Welcome! How was the opticoat application process?

I was a bit intimidated at first, but it was allot easier than expected. I had a new car to work with, which also made it easier. I polished the car and got it the way I wanted it. Next, I did a complete dilluted alcohol rinse and wipe of the entire care and then applied the Opti-coat.

I think the key is getting the applicator nice and soaked, once that happened it when on like butter, just make sure you cover it evenly using a microfiber towel in between applications.

The water beads are incredible when it rains.

**Cos70** · 06-05-2012 07:31 AM

Thanks guys,

It's Dark Gray, but definitely starts looking black when the sun goes down, especially with the tinted windows.

The clear bra also blends in real nice with DGM.

**xFalleNx** · 06-05-2012 07:35 AM

DGM is sex....only people who don't think so are ones who bought lesser colors.

**Calvinball** · 06-05-2012 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by Cos70

I was a bit intimidated at first, but it was allot easier than expected. I had a new car to work with, which also made it easier. I polished the car and got it the way I wanted it. Next, I did a complete dilluted alcohol rinse and wipe of the entire care and then applied the Opti-coat.

I think the key is getting the applicator nice and soaked, once that happened it when on like butter, just make sure you cover it evenly using a microfiber towel in between applications.

The water beads are incredible when it rains.

I've been toying with the idea of doing this, doesn't sound too too bad.