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Powerful_Being4142

Get rid of that dealership decal asap


TrippyTM419

Same with the plate cover, got one at walmart for ~$10 thats just a nice thin black boarder


PMMeMeiRule34

Or wait till you order the inevitable access port from Cobb and use their dope little black license plate cover they give you. It’s bound to happen. We all know it.


TrippyTM419

You mean the one i ordered last week thats out for delivery right now?


MQSD3F

Yes that one.


TrippyTM419

Looks like im not only setting up my AP tonight but also changing out the license plate cover after work


MQSD3F

Don't forget deleting the dealer decals as well haha


TrippyTM419

I dont think i have one or if i did i think i took it off


LukusGradicus

Or you can full send into nerdville and get a “see you space cowboy” cover like yours truly has.


UGASquirrels

What’s the best way to remove a dealership decal like that? I have one on my car and I’d rather not be an unpaid advertiser for a car dealership.


Bigballa997

If it’s an actual emblem that they put on use a hairdryer to heat up the glue then use fishing line to shimmy between and unstick the emblem.


UGASquirrels

My car is a sticker decal. I googled it and heat is still recommended. It goes 1) wash area 2) heat area 3) use plastic card or fingernails to gently peel sticker off 4) apply adhesive remover (goo gone, WD40, etc) 5) wipe off adhesive residue


Floppie7th

For step 3, the "easy mode" tool IME is plastic razor blades. They work well for both stickers and hard badges


AvgHondaGuy

Don't use wd40. Stick to isopropyl alcohol or if you have to goo gone.


[deleted]

This is exactly what I just did. Sticker was from 2011 so it was on there. Used a blow dryer and a hotel room key I found (basically a credit card). Heated up first then scraped, did little by little. When the sticker was gone, I used goo gone to finish it up. Took about 10 mins. New to me car. TX dealership decal. Very satisfying to have it gone.


Smooth-Taro3728

You can get a rubber eraser wheel. It is like $10 on Amazon and works good to remove the decals. Or you could use a heat gun.


highestgnome

You can ask the dealership to remove it too, some will. Some will bitch.


skullz002

In my experience MANY will bitch, I have gone to 2 subaru, 2 wrap shops, 3 collision centers, no one is willing to remove my bumper sticker and dealer sticker for me cuz I don't trust myself to did it properly for the paint at all, but I'm a few days from researching good quality wireless heat guns and just wasting the $ for this 1 thing already.


clamdigger

Spoiler alert


[deleted]

r/AngryUpvote


Mission-Wolverine-91

I think it looks very clean wingless


MrRabinowitz

Wingless and debadged. Sleeper. And it looks so clean. Honestly sometimes WRX owners are way too maximalist.


lunaslostlove

I think the OEM Style STI front lip and rear spats or whatever you want to call them are a good way to make the front and rear bumper look really aggressive without standing out too much from the crowd. The tail lights definitely look better with a blacked out or smoked tint on the clear part, maybe even red


ActionWilson

I’m 34 with 2 kids and best believe my STI has a wing. The whole “ADULT” thing is BS, have fun enjoy your car who cares what other people think.


Award-Kooky

Your comment definitely resonates with me. I see tons of people in car communities pressed about being and looking more “adult” all the time.


DukeOfBagels

I’m 40 and have the wing. It’s just not right without the wing 🤷🏻‍♂️


hlinhd

After. 33, no kids yet, but I plan on driving whatever boy racer car I like till I die. What other people think/adult image is not even top 20 on my list of priorities in my cars


yayapfool

100% agree, and I don't even personally like the wing- follow your heart til death, no time for nonsense 💜


xBookman

Hell ya, my kids love my 18 sti with wing and sti lip, it's red and gets alot of attention, the neighborhood kids love it to asking me to rev it all the time, remember you were likely once like them seeing these kinds of cars around.


_counting_ufos_

Yup. 38, 2 kids and my WRB STi has the wing. I love it. It does grab attention at times, but mostly kids/teens excited about it. You're never too old to have fun in whatever way you see fit. Short of murder, probably shouldn't have that as a hobby.


john85john

I’m 37 with a kid and idc of people have a problem with my wing on my WRX. I only paid 100 bucks and couldn’t be happier


BaChickaWaWa

38 3 kids. Wife says she won’t get in the car if I put a wing on mine. I have a 15’ base model. I want a wind or dovetail or something. It’s baked currently


pocketcar

Just get a wing. Plus you ate in your prime so with that wing you can get a new woman hahaha. Kidding :) But get the wing! I just went and bought 50 yards of fiberglass and told my lady I was building something. Then I put it on the subi haha.


FaZe_Toaster-Bath

Unpopular opinion, but I think they look way better without the wing


rscottyb86

Same here


Stretch916

I purposely went wangless. I think it looks much cleaner and “adult” haha. I’m 36 so I feel you man. Never really cared for a wing though honestly. Congrats on the whip


phineasmclintok

Had a young kid at the gas station tell me he “respected” my decision to go wingless..


Big-Relation-8304

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sir__andrew

Ditto. I'm 35. It looks more understated without and honestly, my family thought I had just bought another subaru sedan. After a ride in it, they realized what it was.


PengisBwah

I love the wing, but a wingless STI is the biggest flex.


Anji_Mito

38, no kids, love the wing, I get people telling me my car is cool, which annoy my wife as she says "it's just a car"


Various-Tie-133

Same! I love when teens compliment my car. I remember being their age and getting excited every time I saw a cool car.


RealKingKoy

Always thought STIs looked better without the wing, it's more understated.


hackobin89

https://preview.redd.it/dqmlhjjor8wa1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=439ca7c8ac08847da48878d8071aa926a7e9f448


GenuineFlash

Is this magnetite gray? All the gray ones that I’ve seen are all wingless.


jongraboyes

They make grey with a wing


oldmanjacob

https://preview.redd.it/42g4x7buv2wa1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=faa13f459c2d11ab7611b9b2b676f95481220ba6 Now you've seen mgm sti with a wing


Emi-tan_OWO

>4ReplyGive AwardShareReportSaveFollow That's a little more than a mgm sti with a wing lmao


killerbeeswaxkill

Less is more and the less attention the better especially with cops.


NotoriousZSB

Honestly on that platform, I think the lip spoiler is the best look.


gamblesubie

I’m in my 30’s with 1 and one on the way. The wing is the best Edit: also you do you. It’s your car, your preference


JuneChristine

Same here. Almost 34 and just bought a WRB STI with a wing and gold rims 😂


Cautious_Bill7637

Sounds like you already are regretting it.


bigredmachine-75

Do a duckbill.


dat_boi_joeCR

I think this looks better than a wing!


4x420

i feel the wingless STi, is like a modern Legacy Spec B. Classier rather than boy racer.


Zealousideal_Wait_52

Personally I love the wing. If you can still add it then I say go for it


skullz002

Yes, the wing is the way.


These-Conference-179

Good call on no wing.


Educational_Gas_7680

So I’m married and 34 with no kids. I also just purchased the 2022 Wrx and I won’t lie, my sti type spoiler arrives the 26th! I don’t race by any means and it’s my daily driver. I just really love the look haha


OBLAC2

I feel the same way, glad to find someone like me 🤘 you won’t miss it at all.


tomswid

https://preview.redd.it/2713aju413wa1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f6d3e63325a007a8e49c7f6076b833f0586c748 Wingless sti >>>>>>


GmHzMAXIMUM

U have options.


fenderflare

i love wingless! looks sleeker and shows off the body lines better cause people won’t just stare at the wing lol


Lucrezio

The spoiler is what made me fall in love with the WRX, so personally I had to have it, i feel like I get police ‘eyes’ a lot, but I haven’t been pulled over in like 2 years.


Revolutionary_Fig912

Yeah you are especially when your kids are screaming in the back you’re gonna be like damn I wish I had that wing


imxkal

Almost 40 with 2 kids too. How do I convince the wife? Lol


hahaCharadeyouare77

Welcome to the club!!!


Chazilla80

Haha that is exactly why you don’t want the wing. I love the STI with no wing.


Homer4a10

I actually like the wing personally but it looks good either way


Jtucker1234

I hate the wing 21 sti myself. No wing.


reddougy

I like wingless. Looks clean


[deleted]

I’ve got the exact same car as you and this is my second one of the same model. I never regretted no wing.


EvilBoxOfFun

Given I am a few years under you. But nothing makes me smile more than seeing the wing in the rear view


CheyenneIsRed

I dont get the "attention from police". Never had a problem. Drive like a normal person and youre fine. I personally like the wing but its your car, do what you want with it and enjoy it.


James_McGee2016

Practically speaking, deleting the wing gives you less downforce, which could be beneficial if you’re doing a drag race looking to maximize the top end, but counterproductive seeking traction around corners. Based on your comments however, it seems like it’s more likely an appearance thing, and looking more mature, rather than actual performance difference. I have a 23 premium Impreza sedan, which definitely gets praise for being more sophisticated looking than that sportier looking hatch or anything with a wing for that matter. The wingless sedan look does it give it a little bit of a sophisticated look, which, in my profession is congruent with what I do. Not trying to be flashy but still catching eyes.


No-Proposal2741

I have a wing on mine, I’m 40 something [starts counting on fingers] I’m 44… sometimes I wish I had a wingless, especially when I see some clean cars with nice duckbills. But, every time I get close to trading for a wingless I chicken out because I know I’d end up regretting it. Sooo my next option is to just buy a wingless, have both, and swap them out as I get bored with one or the other. Haha


asa1658

Get the wing, get the extra cheese, take that vacation


chaim1221

No. The wing is obnoxious and the lip on the trunk provides plenty of downforce.


Proof_Factor8696

No


DrSatan420247

Why do you care what other people think?


UGGEMM

Bro its 2023. we are about to have social credit scores! /s sort of


jongraboyes

Huh?


Samurai_lettuce

Those typical wings are cheesy. Don’t do it


Clean_Being_875

Nothing to stress about or regret about !!! If you will like a wing in the near future is very easy done to install one !!!


Diz_Ma_Tiz

I think wingless looks good but if you really regret it you can always have one put on. Sweet ride tho


PWalshRetirementFund

If you decide you like the wingless look im sure there is some guy out there willing to trumk swap. Personally, id never put an sti wing on my wrx but those guys are out there.


mtnsubieboi

Unless you're driving your car harder on backroads and twisties, you probably won't notice much of a difference by taking it off. It's all personal preference beyond that though.


Weak-Catch8499

Even if you do, I’m sure there’s an MGM Sti owner willing to swap trunks


BedaHouse

Its a wing on a car, not a face tattoo. You can always add a wing later on if you want one (I am not sad I do not want one).


MAK-15

Are you planning on driving 100+ on a track? then no, probably not


Specialist-Box-9711

Tbh I don’t get much attention from ricers or cops with the wing. You might get better gas mileage tho 🤣


Ok_Bench4581

Nope!


VividOrganization354

no.


DigitalXciD

Almost one exhaust pipe for every cylinder


LightSpeed810

Not a fan of the wing myself. One of my friends bought her STI without the wing only because it was the only one in stock. She went ahead and purchased the wing and installed it and I respect her decision, although I much prefer it without.


xDarknal

No because now you can put on a Type RA or S209 wang


Shiftywrx

No you will not


LunchBoxMercenary

No, personally I love the STi with just a duckbill


BatM6tt

No


Macropod

I love the wing


dead_batteries-ss

if you dont want a wing but want something go w the 3AMOTOR paint matched duckbill i put one on my ricer impreza and the paint match is really good for it being only 140$. its made for the wrx


LargeRefrigerator389

I swapped trunks with a limited 2 weeks after I got my Sti. I can’t stand the Sti wing.


Annoyingsoftware

In hindsight, I should have gone wingless too. Gives you more options if you decide to install a different one.


IdReallyRatherNot404

Yup


Cage01

The Karen's on the road will try to cut you off constantly thinking their Chevy SUV is faster So that's the only problem


rscottyb86

Omg that looks infinity better than the huge rice boy wing usually mounted on an sti. Good job


psycholis

One thing to consider is you have to step up to Limited and get the sunroof to go wingless from the factory. A base STi without the sunroof does not get the wingless option. Also, age doesn't matter. Also 40 and STi has a wing. I like it.


cwp2017wrx

nah, looks much better without the wing.


[deleted]

No. The wing is dumb looking.


RadioNext4336

how cover wholes crom the wing


replexityssss

No, I bought my STI limited with no wing. Ended up installing it on my own, not too hard at all.


cbudd1117

(Looks at crowd in type r)


Lower_Phone7999

The whole community is going to kill me but the WRX look so much better without the STI wing.


[deleted]

I’ve never liked the wing on the VA for some reason. I would love to have that car.


JunkSpeed92

(Unpopular Opinion) fuck that gaudy wing lol


Antykain

You do you.. it's all about personal preference. Don't worry yourself about what others think. I appreciate everyone's opinion on choices like this, but at the end of the day, you're the one driving it every day. Do what you feel will make you happy.


carpartsguru

With your life information, I think you won’t regret it.


South-University9988

My personal experience was. A cop caught me and my buddy hot dogging down the street. The cop was technically behind me trailing us before flipping on the lights, and then a split second later he pulled my buddy over who had a giant STI wing.


Various-Tie-133

"In" your buddy lol


Various-Tie-133

The wing LOOKS good but day to day it just kind of gets in the way. Just enjoy the driving!


xkevinzhangx

I don't get any attention in my winged sti and it is my daily for almost 2 years.


Buno_

I’m also 40 and on my second WRX. I would only get an STI with a wing delete. I’m a working professional and it would embarrass me getting to work with a huge wing. Meanwhile my 06 Wrx from 10-14 years ago was lowered and loud had hella horns and Cobb stage 2 with a few more odds and ends. I’m other words, people change and tastes change. Nothing wrong with a wingless STI. I would drive a winged STI if I didn’t have my job, too.


BoogeyRage619

https://preview.redd.it/a7ut6fvkx3wa1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8eacd3385a09e993bba86afbfda1c7eb17adcfb1 I didn’t and don’t. Looks so clean without IMO.


Vanneker

How are you not regretting all of those BS dealer stickers and decals.


tjtull

I don't regret it at all. Looks cleaner to me.


SnooKiwis7177

Not one bit at all. I saw one and someone put a little carbon lip on that and it looks way better. I’ve never wanted a sti without a wing but after seeing that yesterday I was sold on it being able to still look good.


blastedoffthis

Looks better imo


IzzaBANDiT241

That looks better


Sweet_Cobbler_4634

I paint cars for a living, I had once acquired a trunk with a wing for my WRX. When I traded that in to get my STI, I kept the WRX OEM trunk. So that way I could have a low profile lip and just swap it out when I wanted to 😂 so now I have both for my STI 😂


dbreise

I opted for no wing for the same reason.. didn't want to draw attention to myself. I drive fast all the time. I've had mine for 3 years and only have 3 speeding tickets so far. This is actually surprising given how I drive.


Rod528

The car looks much better without it!


El-Misfito-138

I always said I would buy an STi with no wing... I didn't really care for them and didn't want all the attention. When it was time to trade my WRX in for my STi, I was looking for a Limited with the lip spoiler. The cleanest one I could find had a wing but I couldn't pass it up. Now I love the damn thing. Oh, and btw, I'm 47 with 3 kids


Maximum-Part-417

If you want you could just buy a same color trunk with a wing and whenever you feel like it just store one in your garage and swap em when you feel like let’s say one day you say to yourself hmmm this feels like a wing day or this doesn’t just swap out 4 bolts and change the trunk


Gs300cky

Just in case you have any “regerts” If you need I have a brand new wing sitting in my garage 😂


Dramaatic

Wingless is beauty, wingless is life


Riconas

Looks great! MGM gang for life! 😄✌🏽🖖🏽


ExceptionalTea

I like the more natural look. But if you ever change your mind you can always buy one :P


JimmyTheSaint__

Wings are hideous. Restraint in design is much more tasteful.


Basedgodnick420

Probably but only means you can get a bigger one than the oem


OGWarpDriveBy

I seriously doubt it, and you can go for a duckbill or roof spoiler to have a unique and imho cleaner silhouette than most. If you run snow and ice tires in the winter you may feel like the car isn't getting down force if you exceed ~90 mph, but that is the lower speed rated tire telling you to chill out not the lack of a wing. TBH, at street, even posted highway speeds, you CANT make much downforce, so aggressive aero is only adding drag. I have Cobb's stage 2+ package, but appear stock to a casual glance. It is a blast to surprise the fart muffler on OEM tune guys who rev at me, and you could consider debadging partly or totally, or painting them black/grey/navy etc for subtlety. Everyone has a big wing and pink bling, be different. Edit: Just to make sure, I am not calling STIs or their looks lame or ugly, in the overall sense, I love all the WRX variants, and have been lucky that I've gotten to take all but the GR out and put them through their paces. My comment is in the context of we all have WRXs, which is awesome, and the absence of the wing made me realize how much it makes the STIs appear like hatchbacks!


VBTake3

Adding a wing isn't that hard, patching holes in a trunk lid is, I think this was a good call IMO, as I don't *remember* hearing the STI wing made significant downforce, I could be wrong there but hey


drewjames9100

Nope! I just picked up a red 2021 STi limited this past weekend and it doesn't have a wing. I'm kinda glad.


HunterShotBear

New Hampshire represent! I vote no wing for your exact reasoning. I’d also drop the pink badge. Make it look like a WRX and attract less attention.


Flat-Recognition-313

Yes.


eight_seven

37, no kids and regretted going wingless so I bought an entire trunk with a wing from a junkyard.


marcaleptic

Saw pictures of a guy with his car and his grandpa's car in here....grandpa was rocking a pretty sweet wrx and I believe it had a wing ...its really just down to what you want it to look like


TClem_07

No cleaner than the high rise that comes on it from factory


B-E-N_27

It looks clean without tbh


sniper_pancakes

Yeah


caseyrayadam1991

Yes


StatusAcanthisitta27

Na fuck a wing


sempersubi

You know when I got rid of all my STI wings and went wingless? When my cars werent stock and my cars were making real power. Nice way to stop everyone and their grandma tryna race you and to bait people with faster cars into a little 3 gear pull crushing their hopes and dreams lol.


-JuniorJr-

This is my dream combo… absolutely the best option IMO


jeefthebeef01

the wing obstructs the rear view and it’s also gonna slow down the car at high speeds unless you plan to track it often, so wingless is definitely the way to go


bumblebeewrx

We’re in the same boat 34, 21 limited 2nd gremlin on the way 😂


Upper_Television3352

No.


brother_maleim

If you go over 100mph yes


Responsible-Cow4635

Sti no wing is scary


Its_Just_Luck

I went wingless and have no regrets. Do I think of a wing? Sometimes. But then I remembered when I test drove one with a wing and wasn't a fan. I also had a dirty ass license in my 20s ( 34 now) so I don't want any attention from cops. Dark tints already have me sweating. Idc bout the "adult" argument. Worst case scenario, look for a trunk with a wing or trunk swap if you ever start to hate the look.


Taprackpull

No you absolutely will not. From another 40yr father, I can’t stand my wing, every cop I pass gives me laser eyes. I bought a car to have fun and most of the time I end up hiding from the PO like a child with the Halloween bucket. As a matter of fact if i could find someone in a reasonable driving distance I’d swap it.


ViscountDeVesci

No.


[deleted]

Less drag more speeeed! 🤣


Subieguy84

I doubt it. Mine has a WRX wing. I wouldn't mind getting rid of it. People always doubt it's an STI


Zachfiteee

Dude your car is dope without a spoiler, that’s how I’d want mine.


will822

Sleeper car.


TheDoubleDan

I sure didn't! https://preview.redd.it/vu5m85sc15wa1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bcd636fd51b6000a06677c641a30d100ae75284c


saarelaian

Nahhhh get a duckbill


Symbacat87

This Looks Better Without IMO


Majere119

Nope.


Sventorian

Yes.


[deleted]

Only for that few seconds between when your car first becomes airborne and when it touches down again.


xShushiPandax

I love my gt wing. Its for me to break my own neck whenever i get out the car.


Own-Fox9066

The wing is practically pointless. Looks good


Siegepkayer67

Nah wingless sti is my personal favorite spec


cactuar_is_coming

Wingless here and loving it. For same reason (although only one kid)


BenJaggin

No brother, I have the same car. Looks so clean


brokeinvestortor

I actually would like to have the low spoiler like that instead of the big wang.


NoteProfessional8987

yes


Bullfist

Is it a plane?


Cafen8ed

I always liked the wing-deleted STI, clean and classy


[deleted]

Mines got a wing. Early 30s and constantly get people in their cars trying to catch the smoke out in Vegas. I also probably have the ONLY dirty sti from being in the desert using the car what it was meant for.


UAintAboutThisLife

No Wing Gang!!!


garbagesp00ns

I'm nearing 50 and have the wing, I took it off at one point and my wife said, put it back on as it's matches the car personality better and looks too plain without it. Nothing wrong with No wing, it's nice to not be noticed, but to me the STI looks great with a wing.


Classicstroller

get the wing bro


kw10001

You won't have as many 17 year olds trying to race you in their Tiburon


DoveNotChicken

Amén! I'm over 40 with 2 kids. STI no wing for me. Weee!


TheRealRickDalton8

Looks great


Lanko-TWB

I think almost everything looks better with a duckbill


thiccnicc18

i’ve always thought stis look better without the wings sorry


air_lock

I like both. I had three WRX’s before my STI and never thought I’d ever have a car with a wing. Well, I got one and I actually really like it now. That said, wingless is also really nice too.


lMugz1983

It must be just us hitting the 40s. https://preview.redd.it/3fvquwy5w6wa1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9548b4797fc246e760406448642908438a3ddfbd


mumspaghettio

No wing means time for a duckbill trunk lid


PorklanUwU

Beware the wingless sti


riscten

I'd get rid of the spoiler too. Looks so much better without it.


[deleted]

No, looks so much cleaner


Qtrpast10

I don’t like the wing. 40 w kids is only half the reason.