Dropped my STI !!!

**MEM-TEK** · 05-02-2009, 08:46 AM

^^^^ I guess that the car got damaged by the impact of the STi?

**Xen0n flash** · 05-05-2009, 06:55 AM

It doesn't say "magnesium construction" on it for nothign dude. Run some tests/diags on it for the next few days. If it's not displaying "SERVICE" at any point and your tests are good, your detector should be in just fine shape.

If it was the V1 that took the same impact, that would be a different story.

**jackcc5** · 05-05-2009, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by supercowpowers

It was my understanding that a lot of the STi's stealth is due to the magnesium case keeping detectable emissions in the case. As long as it doesn't have a crack in it or something it should be alright.

ture i never new that i fort it was because of the low noise amp antena but yep the magnesium case sounds about right too

**supercowpowers** · 05-05-2009, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by jackcc5

Originally Posted by supercowpowers

It was my understanding that a lot of the STi's stealth is due to the magnesium case keeping detectable emissions in the case. As long as it doesn't have a crack in it or something it should be alright.

ture i never new that i fort it was because of the low noise amp antena but yep the magnesium case sounds about right too

mem-tek put me in my place

Originally Posted by MEM-TEK

Actually, the STi's stealth comes from the design within its antenna. The magnesium casing simply is for looks and durability. The STi-R and 95000ci antennas are mounted in plastic cases, and they are just as stealth as the STi.

**silverado_76** · 05-06-2009, 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by AirMoore

Originally Posted by kpatz

Judging from what I read his gauge cluster and door got damaged by the STi, but no apparent damage to the STi itself... it's got a magnesium case, nice 'n strong, it should be ok unless it got damaged such that it doesn't work anymore.

x2, I think the car was damaged by the STi

At any rate, just watch out for any service required or self-cal messages in the near future. Normally an odd self-cal once a year or two isn't too bad, but in your case, you might want to send it in if you get one, simply because of your using it as a battering ram inside your vehicle.

PS: kaptz, nice to see you posting.

Think i should report the damage to the police? Might be an insurance claim.

**silverado_76** · 05-06-2009, 01:05 AM

Originally Posted by MEM-TEK

No, the STi is built like a tank. Go to Bel's web site, do the online chat thing and explain what happened. I take it that just the deep red tinted display cover is cracked? If so, ask Bel to send you a replacement display cover. It is easy to replace, but you will need a #9 torx screwdriver, and you will need specific instructions from me about how to replace it while avoiding the possibility of damage due to static electricity. Just send me a PM once you get the new display cover and I will PM you back with specific instructions.

No it was the plastic lens covering the gauges on my car that cracked. The STI is fine and still works great. No self-cal messages yet...

**MEM-TEK** · 05-06-2009, 06:44 AM

Just how hard did your girlfriend take that turn anyway?

**stealthJamal** · 05-06-2009, 10:02 AM

My STi took a very short fall from my windshield to my center console when the suction cups failed. It must have hit just right and landed on the power button. After the short fall the power button was broken and the STi would not turn on. I had to send it to Bel to have it repaired. Everyone says the STi is built like a tank (and it appears to be built like one to me too) so I was surprised that short of a fall and it landing on a plastic console broke it.

**silverado_76** · 05-06-2009, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by stealthJamal

My STi took a very short fall from my windshield to my center console when the suction cups failed. It must have hit just right and landed on the power button. After the short fall the power button was broken and the STi would not turn on. I had to send it to Bel to have it repaired. Everyone says the STi is built like a tank (and it appears to be built like one to me too) so I was surprised that short of a fall and it landing on a plastic console broke it.

My suction cups fail all the time too. You would think with the weight of the sti bel would provide a better suction cup than the crappy ones supplied that are the same as all the other rd's.