('11+) what accessories are worth it?

M45 · 09-28-2012, 01:11 PM

My car came with splash guards, the clear rear bumper thing and the nice front plate bracket (which seeing the alternative I'm really glad I have).

I'm almost def going to get some all-weather mats soon.

What other accessories (aftermarket or subaru) do you guys think are worth it? I am also considering the trunk liner to keep things from sliding around and to make it easy to clean.

WStrembitsky · 09-28-2012, 01:17 PM

You might want to spend the extra money to get Weathertech floor liners instead of all weather mats, nobody ever regrets getting them. If you didn't have the splash guards I'd say get the Rally Armor guards, because it's just the Subaru thing to do.

ans2k · 09-28-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WStrembitsky

You might want to spend the extra money to get Weathertech floor liners instead of all weather mats, nobody ever regrets getting them. If you didn't have the splash guards I'd say get the Rally Armor guards, because it's just the Subaru thing to do.

^^ this. i didnt want to wait for the weathertech and now i regret it. also back seat protectors are good. side cargo nets are good. those are the should have.

things that would just be ok, brighter LED interior lights. if manual, sti shifter bushing. better tires. roof rack.

M45 · 09-28-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by WStrembitsky

You might want to spend the extra money to get Weathertech floor liners instead of all weather mats, nobody ever regrets getting them. If you didn't have the splash guards I'd say get the Rally Armor guards, because it's just the Subaru thing to do.

so you are recommending aftermarket floor mats versus the subaru ones? what makes them worth the extra money? I would assume they fit like an OEM mat or you wouldn't be recommending them.

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Originally Posted by ans2k

^^ this. i didnt want to wait for the weathertech and now i regret it. also back seat protectors are good. side cargo nets are good. those are the should have.

things that would just be ok, brighter LED interior lights. if manual, sti shifter bushing. better tires. roof rack.

back seat protectors for when the seats are down? not a bad idea i guess...

ans2k · 09-28-2012, 02:25 PM

the aftermarket weathertech covers more area than the OEM. the OEM does not cover under the gas pedal and the weathertech does.

M45 · 09-28-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ans2k

the aftermarket weathertech covers more area than the OEM. the OEM does not cover under the gas pedal and the weathertech does.

isn't that dangerous?

ans2k · 09-28-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by M45

isn't that dangerous?

DuCkling
Simply No.

WStrembitsky · 09-28-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by M45

isn't that dangerous?

They don't impede the pedals at all and they do catch all the crap that normally finds it's way in between OEM mats. Take a look at them on the Weathertech website, they're much more form fitting than OEMs.

M45 · 09-28-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WStrembitsky

They don't impede the pedals at all and they do catch all the crap that normally finds it's way in between OEM mats. Take a look at them on the Weathertech website, they're much more form fitting than OEMs.

it didn't seem like the weathertech site had the new imprezas on there. am I incorrect?

myrt1987 · 09-28-2012, 02:53 PM

I got hood deflector. I like the look and prevents scratches too

pRiMe DiReCtIvE · 09-28-2012, 06:35 PM

I need that hood deflector, that's for sure. 3 little chips on the hood already

The one thing I changed on my Subie which I absolutely love is the rear sway bar to 19mm STi. The car handles a bit better and no screeching from the tires when taking corners.

flyboy1100 · 09-28-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by M45

it didn't seem like the weathertech site had the new imprezas on there. am I incorrect?

You are incorrect, been on there for a few months

M45 · 09-28-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by flyboy1100

You are incorrect, been on there for a few months

well there is no 2013 listed and when I go to 2012 it says impreza/wrx/sti and then when I select the all-weather mats wrx is the only option. is it the same floormat? since the 2012 impreza and wrx were pretty much completely different I wouldn't have expected the floormats to be the same.

WStrembitsky · 09-28-2012, 07:52 PM

The product I'm recommending is the DigitalFit FloorLiner, not the all-weather floor mats.

KartRacer3 · 09-28-2012, 08:12 PM

Not sure if the '13's have it but the oem armrest extension! I couldn't believe the difference. Also tinting the windows is a nice investment. +1 for the rear sway bar as well.

ChesterWRX · 09-28-2012, 08:20 PM

definitely get the weather tech floor liner(s).

i have:

weather tech floor liners - it's worth it if you can skip the all weather or regular subaru floor mats IMO. the $$$ could be put towards the weather tech's.

GoPro Hero2 w/ mount.

LED's for the interior dome/map lights

rear bumper guard

Cobb Short-throw shifter w/ bushings (on order)

Red overlays for the tail lights (got em on Ebay)

H9 hyper white bulbs to replace the H11 low beams

Tinted windows...

rear cargo net (attaches to back of the eat in my WRX... Impreza's have a dimple you drill to mount, allegedly).

i need to get:

Rally mud flaps - need to decide on what color though

*Under-chin lip - i already scraped my god damn bumper pulling a 3-point turn in a steep driveway.

side cargo nets

cargo area weather tech liner - i may or may not get one ASAP.

mckinnon99879 · 09-28-2012, 08:59 PM

somebody correct me if im wrong, because i dont have these myself, but im pretty sure these would be the ones that would work for your car the non wrx version

http://www.weathertech.com/subaru/20...excluding-wrx/

very nice ill most likely get them before winter as well

ChesterWRX · 09-28-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mckinnon99879

somebody correct me if im wrong, because i dont have these myself, but im pretty sure these would be the ones that would work for your car the non wrx version

http://www.weathertech.com/subaru/20...excluding-wrx/

very nice ill most likely get them before winter as well

that appears to be correct.

check these guys: http://www.jnjassociates.biz

that's where i got mine. super fast shipping and IIRC it was either free or minimal cost. my total was $163ish

pkL · 09-29-2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ChesterWRX

that appears to be correct.

check these guys: http://www.jnjassociates.biz

that's where i got mine. super fast shipping and IIRC it was either free or minimal cost. my total was $163ish

The mats are $149 which is an awesome price but shipping via FedEx ground to Sumas, Washington is $52.84. Was there a promotion for free shipping or cheaper shipping when you ordered?

ChesterWRX · 09-29-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by pkL

The mats are $149 which is an awesome price but shipping via FedEx ground to Sumas, Washington is $52.84. Was there a promotion for free shipping or cheaper shipping when you ordered?

yeah, i'm on the east coast so it was only $15.95 for shipping to 019xx.

it looks like $30something to WA / 982xx.

my bad.

M45 · 09-29-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ChesterWRX

that appears to be correct.

check these guys: http://www.jnjassociates.biz

that's where i got mine. super fast shipping and IIRC it was either free or minimal cost. my total was $163ish

shipping is def their downfall. cheaper for me to just order from the weathertech website.

so these floor liners - are they sort of all-weatherish? I actually don't need the ability to catch tons of crap.

ChesterWRX · 09-29-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by M45

shipping is def their downfall. cheaper for me to just order from the weathertech website.

so these floor liners - are they sort of all-weatherish? I actually don't need the ability to catch tons of crap.

they are.... Um.... Yeah.

I've had mine in Since late August and did NOT believe how much crap i actually track into my car.

They make vacuuming a breeze and you just hose them off. No need for floor mats for the rest of your life.

Okay, seriously, if you live in AZ or So Cal, work in an office, don't have kids, pets and what not... You might be good with just regular floor mats...

I'm in New England... Winter is almost here.

M45 · 09-30-2012, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ChesterWRX

they are.... Um.... Yeah.
I'm in New England... Winter is almost here.

just north (and a little west) of you buddy

have any of you guys ordered from these guys: http://www.floormatsnmore.com/

cheapest price I could find (including shipping).

Scoob_Noob · 11-08-2012, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ChesterWRX

they are.... Um.... Yeah.

I've had mine in Since late August and did NOT believe how much crap i actually track into my car.

They make vacuuming a breeze and you just hose them off. No need for floor mats for the rest of your life.

Okay, seriously, if you live in AZ or So Cal, work in an office, don't have kids, pets and what not... You might be good with just regular floor mats...

I'm in New England... Winter is almost here.

Regarding the Weathertech floor liners, can anyone comment on how they feel to your feet? I mean, I worry that my heels will slip on the plastic. Or are they rough and will grip your feet as well as the cloth floor mats?

uspopo · 09-29-2012, 07:53 AM

Couldn't find a discount code for the WeatherTechs but they are awesome! Pretty much the stuff mentioned are all good accessories for our cars. So far I've done the following the 2 months I've had mine...

WeatherTech Floorliners (front and back)
OEM rear seat protector and cargo mat
Cargo nets and interior led bulb upgrades
Rally Armor UR mudguards
STI 19mm rear sway bar upgrade
Kicker 6 speaker upgrade
Hella Supertones
and a few smaller mods

I plan on doing the tail, turn signal, marker and reverse lamps with LED bulbs (DRL/Hi, LoBeam and Fogs I am leaving alone as they work great). Gonna put Lamin-X clear film on the headlamps and probably yellow overlays for the fogs...whew.

09-28-2012, 01:11 PM	#1
M45 Scooby Newbie Member#: 333446 Join Date: Sep 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: 2013 Impreza SL CVT DGM	what accessories are worth it? My car came with splash guards, the clear rear bumper thing and the nice front plate bracket (which seeing the alternative I'm really glad I have). I'm almost def going to get some all-weather mats soon. What other accessories (aftermarket or subaru) do you guys think are worth it? I am also considering the trunk liner to keep things from sliding around and to make it easy to clean.

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09-28-2012, 01:17 PM	#2
WStrembitsky Scooby Newbie Member#: 323877 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Limited DGM	You might want to spend the extra money to get Weathertech floor liners instead of all weather mats, nobody ever regrets getting them. If you didn't have the splash guards I'd say get the Rally Armor guards, because it's just the Subaru thing to do.

09-28-2012, 02:25 PM	#5
ans2k Scooby Specialist Member#: 315631 Join Date: Apr 2012 Vehicle: 2012 Impreza	the aftermarket weathertech covers more area than the OEM. the OEM does not cover under the gas pedal and the weathertech does.

09-28-2012, 02:53 PM	#10
myrt1987 Scooby Specialist Member#: 323103 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: toms river, nj Vehicle: 2012 Limited 2.0i Dreamy Gray Mistress	I got hood deflector. I like the look and prevents scratches too

09-28-2012, 06:35 PM	#11
pRiMe DiReCtIvE Scooby Newbie Member#: 301387 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: East Bay - Cali Vehicle: 2012 Impreza HB Black/Dark Grey	I need that hood deflector, that's for sure. 3 little chips on the hood already The one thing I changed on my Subie which I absolutely love is the rear sway bar to 19mm STi. The car handles a bit better and no screeching from the tires when taking corners.

09-28-2012, 07:52 PM	#14
WStrembitsky Scooby Newbie Member#: 323877 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Limited DGM	The product I'm recommending is the DigitalFit FloorLiner, not the all-weather floor mats.

09-28-2012, 08:12 PM	#15
KartRacer3 Scooby Specialist Member#: 268328 Join Date: Dec 2010 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Norcal Vehicle: 2011 2.5i prem pckg SSM	Not sure if the '13's have it but the oem armrest extension! I couldn't believe the difference. Also tinting the windows is a nice investment. +1 for the rear sway bar as well.

09-28-2012, 08:20 PM	#16
ChesterWRX NASIOC Supporter Member#: 328794 Join Date: Aug 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: N. Shore, MA Vehicle: 2012 WRX Premium Ice Silver Metal	definitely get the weather tech floor liner(s). i have: weather tech floor liners - it's worth it if you can skip the all weather or regular subaru floor mats IMO. the $$$ could be put towards the weather tech's. GoPro Hero2 w/ mount. LED's for the interior dome/map lights rear bumper guard Cobb Short-throw shifter w/ bushings (on order) Red overlays for the tail lights (got em on Ebay) H9 hyper white bulbs to replace the H11 low beams Tinted windows... rear cargo net (attaches to back of the eat in my WRX... Impreza's have a dimple you drill to mount, allegedly). i need to get: Rally mud flaps - need to decide on what color though *Under-chin lip - i already scraped my god damn bumper pulling a 3-point turn in a steep driveway. side cargo nets cargo area weather tech liner - i may or may not get one ASAP.

09-28-2012, 08:59 PM	#17
mckinnon99879 Scooby Newbie Member#: 314199 Join Date: Mar 2012 Vehicle: 2013 WRX ISM	somebody correct me if im wrong, because i dont have these myself, but im pretty sure these would be the ones that would work for your car the non wrx version http://www.weathertech.com/subaru/20...excluding-wrx/ very nice ill most likely get them before winter as well

09-29-2012, 07:53 AM	#25
uspopo Scooby Specialist Member#: 317014 Join Date: Apr 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NY/CA Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Sp Ltd. Dark Grey Metallic	Couldn't find a discount code for the WeatherTechs but they are awesome! Pretty much the stuff mentioned are all good accessories for our cars. So far I've done the following the 2 months I've had mine... WeatherTech Floorliners (front and back) OEM rear seat protector and cargo mat Cargo nets and interior led bulb upgrades Rally Armor UR mudguards STI 19mm rear sway bar upgrade Kicker 6 speaker upgrade Hella Supertones and a few smaller mods I plan on doing the tail, turn signal, marker and reverse lamps with LED bulbs (DRL/Hi, LoBeam and Fogs I am leaving alone as they work great). Gonna put Lamin-X clear film on the headlamps and probably yellow overlays for the fogs...whew.