# Went out for a vanilla shake..... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [July 3, 2008, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-a-vanilla-shake/51026 "2008-07-03T20:42:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 23
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2008, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-a-vanilla-shake/51026/23 "2008-07-04T11:09:41Z")
heres a cross post from [NASIOC.com](http://NASIOC.com) [http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1429111](http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1429111) > [@scorpokat3"](#): > > So I searched over there forums a bit and nobody has posted anything big about rock chips on their new 2008 Imprezas. A few have mentioned it in nonspecific threads. > > I have a new 2008 STi and I am at 2000 miles (got the car 12/17/07). The rocks chips are down to the primer and metal in some places from the front wheels kicking up the damn traction gravel the city lays down because of the snow. The rear door jam is down to metal and the wheel flares look sand blasted. I can’t believe Subaru didn’t see this coming!!! ![http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/9/d9a0b264186a484230c8ed0d31e9769361f72a9e.gif) > > I have been talking with the dealer I bought the car from and they took an interest. They have looked it over and sent information to Subaru. Subaru has also come back with an interest and requested photos. I sent those out today. I’m hoping they help out with the problem. > > I understand that this is a brand new body style that hasn’t gone through a whole lot of road worthy testing. I’m sure Subaru is very interested with any customer input so they can fix the problems. I’m just a little upset that they did not foresee this potential. I’m surprised even more that the STi (a nearly $40k vehicle) did not come with any kind of protection from flying debris picked up by the tires. There are no factory mud flaps and the factory sticky summer tires stick out of the wheel wells about 3/4". There is a small portion of clear adhesive decal protector at the front of the rear wheel well but it’s pretty worthless. > > If anyone has a 2008 model Impreza with the same problems please post it. I’m curious to see how many are having the same problem. Also, please post if you contacted the dealer or Subaru about it. Has anyone had any luck with getting this taken care of? > > The follow pictures were taken right after a wash and wax at a local car detail shop in their parking lot. The specks are all chips. After the wash and wax I went over the car with a spray detailer and towel to ensure no dirt was on the car during the shots. > > You can see higher resolution photos at my Flickr album. > [Devin Prewett | Flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/devincp/) > > ![http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2069/2201456564_473c1cdb80_b.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/9/0/90860d11841a2e34b86058d376720951a15e2761.jpeg) > ![http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2168/2200645445_9503aa8198_b.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/6/066820b0b61846227d22e3fc28ce9e31f7c48ea9.jpeg) > ![http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2271/2200661095_01c33c2889_b.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/e/d/ed9097fd70803a10c401014453e6d026e5c2d5f6.jpeg) ![http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2266/2201452396_84b07c7fd2_b.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/6/7/67730a28156c70fdc942d453322eca75a6fa60ca.jpeg) > ![http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2091/2200653923_86d21d9b2c_b.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/6/8/68f1597ee48d21ba7d54b2cba9ea60fcb3777042.jpeg) ![http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2182/2201444158_613a9ec2c7_b.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/d/8df98b0e0f2b3917b397378e9b9f00bcdb9e4bbb.jpeg) > ![http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2201414698_51b68649d4_b.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/7/1/714db546233e0ef83125048f94206fe3d7dea553.jpeg) ![http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2177/2201421188_38f658f003_b.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/a/b/ab67f2c89fad8ec82e1b99958c633e68530ca8ef.jpeg) > ![http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2327/2201426202_c2fc38282a_b.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/3/d3221343439417cbaa3b76f51ac3a9d0f624c00d.jpeg) > > Name: Devin Prewett > Year: 2008 > Make/Model: Subaru Impreza WRX STi > Color: Dark Grey Metallic > Dealership/City: Ambassador Subaru / Moscow, Idaho > Car’s Location: Pullman, Washington > > Thanks much, Devin And, that’s not even the worst, good thing is, SOA is covering it under warranty If she’s looking for a good website, [www.3gwrx.com](http://www.3gwrx.com) --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-for-a-vanilla-shake/51026)._