DIY JDM Coupe Rainguards - Subaru Impreza GC8 & RS Forum & Community: RS25.com

**Joshua** · 02-07-2009, 11:07 AM

So I saw Broken Motorsports selling one of these and I jumped on it!! I hate it when its raining and I want to roll down the windows only to get soaked

well no more!

Ok so on with the DIY

From talking with T3hwit I believe the coupe and sedans have a different install, hence the "Coupe" in the title

So these were brand new so if you are buying used you will need to add some 3M double sided tape prior.

Also make sure you clean the surface that will have the tape on it prior.

here are the tape locations

First step Both sides: Pull down the weather stripping as seen here, it comes down pretty easily

Next step: push the guards up as seen so that the clips snap in

(Back)

(Front)

Make sure you align the front with the seam between the front pillar and the fender, as seen in this pic.

Next step (drivers side): If you dont want to dremel out where the antenna is you can just take it off (torx 30) then mount the guard.

now once you have them where you want, pull the tape like shown and slowly press down

lastly just push the weather stripping back up! I found it was easier to push the inside up then the outside

done!

**tnice17** · 02-07-2009, 11:10 AM

wow that looks really good!

i wish i got them when they were FS

awesome job

badfish · 02-07-2009, 12:21 PM

I was thinking about taking mine off and dremeling where the antenna is, but figured I shouldn't just in case I part out.

They don't work for shit either lol, but they look awesome!!!

weirdpuffy · 02-10-2009, 06:19 PM

honestly i love the rain guards on the sedan because it matcches front and rear. although i have a coupe, they should make ones for our rear too.

but it looks good yo.. props

**JWalker** · 02-10-2009, 07:10 PM

Looks good....I got the same wing and cluster....

Illnastyimpreza · 02-13-2009, 06:54 AM

I NEED those. any ideas where to get a set ??

**Joshua** · 02-13-2009, 07:00 AM

I got mine from the guys at Broken Motorsports. You can PM them to get on the list for thier next shipment

Illnastyimpreza · 02-13-2009, 07:03 AM

cool beans thanks. How much $ ?

**Joshua** · 02-13-2009, 07:07 AM

here is the link for the add
Broken Motorsports now carrying TIC and JDM Raingaurds

**Joshua** · 03-08-2009, 12:47 PM

Just an FYI for anyone wanting to get these, probably obvious to some of you but I just found this out today as I went to install it

These do not work with aftermarket roof racks!

Time to look for a different roof rack

02-07-2009, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Joshua Super Moderator Car: 2001 A.W. L Fav Mod: all of them My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, KY Trader Rating: (35) Posts: 7,147	DIY JDM Coupe Rainguards So I saw Broken Motorsports selling one of these and I jumped on it!! I hate it when its raining and I want to roll down the windows only to get soaked well no more! Ok so on with the DIY From talking with T3hwit I believe the coupe and sedans have a different install, hence the "Coupe" in the title So these were brand new so if you are buying used you will need to add some 3M double sided tape prior. Also make sure you clean the surface that will have the tape on it prior. here are the tape locations First step Both sides: Pull down the weather stripping as seen here, it comes down pretty easily Next step: push the guards up as seen so that the clips snap in (Back) (Front) Make sure you align the front with the seam between the front pillar and the fender, as seen in this pic. Next step (drivers side): If you dont want to dremel out where the antenna is you can just take it off (torx 30) then mount the guard. now once you have them where you want, pull the tape like shown and slowly press down lastly just push the weather stripping back up! I found it was easier to push the inside up then the outside done! __________________ I loved lego's growing up, now I own the coolest one ever!

02-07-2009, 11:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
tnice17 Premium Member Car: RS>RSL (in progress) Fav Mod: resurrection abilities My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: danbury, CT Trader Rating: (22) Posts: 4,001	wow that looks really good! i wish i got them when they were FS awesome job __________________ Single Cylinder Mafia

02-13-2009, 06:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
Illnastyimpreza 3.3L Car: 98 RS...built everything...NA? Fav Mod: bass shakers....mmmmmmm My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Winchester MA Trader Rating: (4) Posts: 991	I NEED those. any ideas where to get a set ?? __________________ 98 2.5RS Monster, 98 Legacy wagon project:daily driver

02-13-2009, 07:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Joshua Super Moderator Car: 2001 A.W. L Fav Mod: all of them My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, KY Trader Rating: (35) Posts: 7,147	I got mine from the guys at Broken Motorsports. You can PM them to get on the list for thier next shipment __________________ I loved lego's growing up, now I own the coolest one ever!

02-13-2009, 07:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Illnastyimpreza 3.3L Car: 98 RS...built everything...NA? Fav Mod: bass shakers....mmmmmmm My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Winchester MA Trader Rating: (4) Posts: 991	cool beans thanks. How much $ ? __________________ 98 2.5RS Monster, 98 Legacy wagon project:daily driver

02-07-2009, 12:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
badfish 2.2L Car: MY99 2.5rs rallybluepearl My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Suburbs of Seattle Trader Rating: (0) Posts: 105	I was thinking about taking mine off and dremeling where the antenna is, but figured I shouldn't just in case I part out. They don't work for shit either lol, but they look awesome!!!

02-10-2009, 06:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
weirdpuffy 2.0L Turbo Car: 1993 GC L, 01 STM RS Fav Mod: B-Nurzz Spec My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orange, Cali Trader Rating: (8) Posts: 1,453	honestly i love the rain guards on the sedan because it matcches front and rear. although i have a coupe, they should make ones for our rear too. but it looks good yo.. props

02-10-2009, 07:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
JWalker Wreakin' Havoc Car: 01 RSTI / 00 OBS Fav Mod: SunRoofDelete My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: May 2008 Location: Carlsbad Trader Rating: (26) Posts: 4,015	Looks good....I got the same wing and cluster....

02-13-2009, 07:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
Joshua Super Moderator Car: 2001 A.W. L Fav Mod: all of them My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, KY Trader Rating: (35) Posts: 7,147	here is the link for the add Broken Motorsports now carrying TIC and JDM Raingaurds __________________ I loved lego's growing up, now I own the coolest one ever!

03-08-2009, 12:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Joshua Super Moderator Car: 2001 A.W. L Fav Mod: all of them My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, KY Trader Rating: (35) Posts: 7,147	Just an FYI for anyone wanting to get these, probably obvious to some of you but I just found this out today as I went to install it These do not work with aftermarket roof racks! Time to look for a different roof rack __________________ I loved lego's growing up, now I own the coolest one ever!

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