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Old 03-04-2015, 03:49 PM   #26
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Current mods:
Custom 2.5 inch cat back exhaust
Rear spoiler
Sports mesh grill
Mud flaps
Enkei rims
Kicker subwoofer and tweeters
Yakima roof rack with snowboard attachment
Stickers (+100 hp)

Things I have but waiting for better weather for:
Wrx struts
Tanabe gf210 lowering springs
Tinted fog lights
Tinted tail lights
Headlight eyebrows
Custom front lip
Yakima wind fairing (sticker bombed)

Things I want to do in the future:
Cusco front strut tower bar
Perrin 25mm rear sway bar
Perrin 25mm wheel spacers
Perrin light weight crank pullie
Upgraded speakers
Upgraded stereo deck preferably with touchscreen and Apple car play
Bumper cut outs to go to bigger dual exhaust
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Old 03-04-2015, 04:13 PM   #27
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@AER

25mm rsb is kind of overkill haha.

What year/body style of the WRX are you getting struts from?

I might need a stiffer replacement if these RSR springs blow out my stock shocks. I've considered 2015 shocks but I'm not sure if they'll fit.

Awesome list though.


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Old 03-04-2015, 04:34 PM   #28
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I'd say 20mm would be the max you'd want, maybe 22mm if you want a really stiff ride. 25mm seems crazy.

I definitely need more stickers (only one for nebraska-subaru at the moment)! I also really like the mesh grill.

A leather steering wheel is also at the top of my list currently.
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Old 03-04-2015, 04:44 PM   #29
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I have done so far..

Exterior:
Mudflaps
Muffler Delete
Yakima Roof rack with snowboard and bike mount
Homemade License plate relocate
Plastidip grille and emblems
HID in high beams
Led eyebrows and plate lights

Interior:
8in compact sub
Pioneer headunit
Wood trunk floor
LED lights

Future plans:
Sti Sway bar
Coilovers
Wheels
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Old 03-04-2015, 05:02 PM   #30
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@obviously Tyler

I have the stock struts from the 2011 wrx. I haven't put them on yet but I'm 99% sure they will fit. I'm gonna put them on by the end of March so I'll post pictures then.

I have rode in my buddies sti with stock suspension with the 25mm rsb and the ride felt like what I want, stiffness wise. Im just tired of the horrible understeer that this car has. Maybe once I put on the struts and springs I'll change my mind.
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Old 03-04-2015, 05:34 PM   #31
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Nice ride imprzMF14, like the flat black hood. IS that plasti-dip?
Also is your sport mesh grille the OEM one or the ebay knock off?
I only ask cause there's no badge. I would love to get the grill, might just black out the chrome wings on mine for now. Also have mine in for service and asked the guy if it would void warranty with an exhaust or intake system. Apparently Cat-Back is fine, unfortunately the CAI is a no no. Now if some muffler company would sell a damn bolt on Cat-Back or Axel-back for the sedan I would be ecstatic. Guess I'll have to go for the universal install. Anyone modded their sedan's exhaust yet? Some info on sound or type of muffler and your review would be much appreciated.
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Old 03-04-2015, 09:34 PM   #32
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How do you like the crank pulley?
I ordered it yesterday, I am not looking for power but heard it makes the throttle more lively.

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I love the crank. you're going to love it. it does make the throttle happier and it revs a lot easier. just feels like it wants to GO. I plan to add the accessory pulleys soon and hope that will give some power gain.
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Old 03-04-2015, 09:44 PM   #33
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Nice ride imprzMF14, like the flat black hood. IS that plasti-dip?
Also is your sport mesh grille the OEM one or the ebay knock off?
I only ask cause there's no badge. I would love to get the grill, might just black out the chrome wings on mine for now. Also have mine in for service and asked the guy if it would void warranty with an exhaust or intake system. Apparently Cat-Back is fine, unfortunately the CAI is a no no. Now if some muffler company would sell a damn bolt on Cat-Back or Axel-back for the sedan I would be ecstatic. Guess I'll have to go for the universal install. Anyone modded their sedan's exhaust yet? Some info on sound or type of muffler and your review would be much appreciated.
Thanks!! its actually some special satin black paint my body shop guy used for me, but I know guys who have plasti-dipped it for auto cross and it looks great. going to plasti-dip my wheels black to match it when it gets warm. It is OEM but i ended up taking it all apart down to the mesh and frame to debadge it.
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Old 03-04-2015, 10:18 PM   #34
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I have crank and accessory pulleys. Haven't installed them. They actually don't give extra horses but they do give back any ponies lost with the wait of the oem pulleys. You lose about 3.5 ponds with the light weights.


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Old 03-05-2015, 06:46 AM   #35
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Thanks for responding, can't wait to install the pulley and brake master brace.
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Old 03-05-2015, 06:52 AM   #36
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I think it will work. Sockets look the same and yes got the base WRX one, STI one doesn't have sockets cuz I guess it doesn't have serviceable bulbs.
So much of our cars are the same, interior looks similar just upgraded.

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My only fear would be some weird electrical issue.

Please let me know when you install it.
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Old 03-05-2015, 09:47 AM   #37
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Hey revin-it02 and ronjr8102, will this boomerang light fit our cars?
http://www.subispeed.com/led-headlig...x#.VPhriPnF9Hg
Would I need an adapter to get them to fit?
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Old 03-05-2015, 11:40 AM   #38
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The physical light will fit, however we are talking about the harness.
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Old 03-05-2015, 11:59 AM   #39
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I was reading on Subiespeed and it appears that the LED is interchangeable with the stock halogen, I think the harness is if you wish to set the boomerangs up as DRLs. They actually have some pretty good instructional videos on the website. My only question is if you are just doing a straight swap would you need to add more resistance to the circuit going from Halogen to LED, since the draw would be less on the LED.
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Old 03-05-2015, 01:24 PM   #40
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I was reading on Subiespeed and it appears that the LED is interchangeable with the stock halogen, I think the harness is if you wish to set the boomerangs up as DRLs. They actually have some pretty good instructional videos on the website. My only question is if you are just doing a straight swap would you need to add more resistance to the circuit going from Halogen to LED, since the draw would be less on the LED.
I don't think so because it's not a directional light that the low draw would effect something. The light just stays on and lots of people swap out for LED bulbs
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Old 03-05-2015, 04:10 PM   #41
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Thanks for responding, can't wait to install the pulley and brake master brace.
Which cylinder brace did you get? grimmspeed? Let us know how the install is and what you think. this has been sitting on my list of mods for a while.
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Old 03-05-2015, 08:22 PM   #42
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Which cylinder brace did you get? grimmspeed? Let us know how the install is and what you think. this has been sitting on my list of mods for a while.
Cusco.
I heard it has the same effect as steel braided brake line.
Someone already said the new WRX version fits and if you look at Perrin installation instructions the strut tower is the same.
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Old 03-06-2015, 10:39 AM   #43
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So I went ahead and ordered the OLM LED HEADLIGHT BOOMERANG BULBS from Subispeed.com and a set of Black Carbon Fibre with Blue Stars emblem covers. The lights should work seeing as this image is one of their customers cars who had installed the DRL harness.


Figure for a small investment I can see how the LED's look in the boomerangs and if I like I will order the DRL harness after.
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Old 03-06-2015, 09:17 PM   #44
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Installed orange rokblokz mudflaps
Plasti dipped stockers black
Fender stripes
Accessport
Full turbo back to come.
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Old 03-07-2015, 03:21 PM   #45
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that plastidip on the top of the headlights looks so good! did you take the lens and housing apart or just tape it up and spray it on?

i've done a few things to my impreza. i bought it for my wife to commute to work. she works at the foothills of a mountain so she needs awd plus its far away so subaru impreza was about the only choice. she loves it, my only complaint is the seats. i have an '11 outback and want to put that kind of front seats in there.
anyway here's what i've done to the impreza, which i call the pineapple express:
rally armor mudflaps
tinted windows
debadged
moved "sport" badge to interior just in front of shifter
subaru upgraded tweeter kit
pioneer avic double din nav stereo
ez lip
stubby antenna
seat black hole fillers
black mutegi lug nuts

what i want to do
sport grill
big spoiler
make the headlights look good, maybe that plastidip will be enough
remove tiny door dents from our kid
plastidip wheels gold
215/55/17 tires
delete roof rails
jdm rear fog light
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Old 03-08-2015, 11:11 PM   #46
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Who's headlights are you referring to? If mine I just taped and sprayed although I probably would have taken the other route after the way mine turned out

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Old 03-09-2015, 01:39 PM   #47
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Hey bradze, not sure if you're asking about my headlights either but here goes my answer anyway. I just used masking tape and followed the body line along the top of head light and then masked along the top of the orange side reflector. The line along the "eyebrow" took a couple of pieces of tape and some scissors to get the line to follow the curved edge of the chrome inside the housing. Once masked (and by masked I had newspaper extending over the front corner of the car to avoid over spray) I did a light 50% coat (still see through) of flat black Plasti-Dip and let it dry for 10-15min. Then I came back and did a full wet coat (not so much that it drips but obtains 100% coverage) and then immediately pulled off the masking tape. By pulling the tape when the paint is wet it will ensure you get a nice clean line along the edge of your paint. If you let it dry before peeling you will most likely pull off some of the paint you wanted to stay. Whole process only took me about an hour total (masking, first coat, dry time, second coat, unmasking). The eyelids are still looking good after a couple of months in the Canadian winter climate but I think I may redo them so that the black outlines the Orange side reflector. Anyway sorry for the novel.
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Old 03-09-2015, 02:48 PM   #48
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Couple more mods coming for my Impreza.
OEM Hood Deflector (should receive today)
Sharkfin Antenna (colour matched) from Visual Garage (about 2-3 weeks out)
LED Eyebrow Lights (about 1-2 weeks out)
Blue stars and carbon fiber background vinyl badge covers
Ez-Lip
Will post more pictures once I have this stuff installed.
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Old 03-09-2015, 03:14 PM   #49
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Nothing this week but so far:
30% tint
Kartboy short shifter and knob
sport grille w/ emblem removed
Platidipped chrome fog accent
yellow fog vinyl overlay
sti rear sway bar
Window rain guards

And still have shifter bushings, super tones and a roof rack to install.

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Old 03-09-2015, 03:29 PM   #50
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Hey Tricknipple, I would love to dip my chrome fog bezels. Just not sure how to remove them. Did you have to take your bumper off or is there an easier way to do it? Nice ride by the way, really like the '15 bumper profile.
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