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Comprehensive WRX Modification List

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#1 · (Edited)
If your WRX is anything other than bone stock, but you don't feel like taking up space in you signature for your mods list, put them here or in your profile. This stuck thread will serve as a reference for all members to see what mods each WRX owner has on their car. Start with a description of your WRX as you bought it. Feel free to include installation or review links and/or 1/4 mile times with your mods list. I'll get us started.

My mods.

-Jim
 
#178 · (Edited)
2004 WRB Sedan

ENGINE
Perrin DP
Blitz NUR Spec Cat back
Blitz SUS intake
UTEC w/remote switch
DIY grounding kit
Cusco catch can installed improperly for now
Sonin (heh) uppipe

SUSPENSION
Perrin adjustable rear sway bar
Perrin endlinks
Progress springs
Rear camber bolts
17X7.5 Royal Gold Attacks
Bridgestone Potenza S-03's(235-40-ZR17)

INTERIOR
Zerosports push button starter
Blitz FATT II turbo timer
stock crappy stereo:rolleyes:

EXTERIOR
HIDPlace.com 6K HID's
STi Ver8 sideskirts
STi Ver8 hoodscoop
STi Ver8 foglight covers
STi 22B spoiler
cleared headlights
20% tint rear 3 windows(stupid NJ)
 
#179 · (Edited)
2002 WRB Sedan 5MT

Factory Options
Armrest extension
Auto-Dimming Mirror/Compass
Boost gauge
Premium sound system
Rear differential protector
Rear spoiler
Rubber floor mats

Performance
Autospeed Uppipe
HKS Downpipe
STi Axle Back
JoeP MBC
K&N drop in filter
Samco IC hoses

Exterior
Disabled DRL’s
Removed 3rd brake light
 
#181 · (Edited)
2003 Sonic Yellow Sedan

Interior

-compass autodim mirror
-custom security system
-sirius satellite radio
-prodrive shiftknob....bling!

Engine

-UTEC Stage 2 @ 17psi
-Ninos Uppipe
-Godspeed Downpipe
-GReddy EVO/SP2 hybrid catback/Kartboy X-long exhaust hangars
-Blitz DTT DCII
-Intake silencer delete
-Worx Tuning Dual Stage BOV

Exterior

-Painted Sideskirts
-Koji Headlights (pokemon)
-Blue (twisted I) grill badge
-Debagded SUBARU
-STi hoodscoop

Wheels/Suspension

-RS*R down springs
-17x7 5zigen Super Sixes (Gunmetal, Polished Lip)
-Falken Ziex 225/45/17
-Helix Rear Endlinks
-Helix Rear Swaybar
 
#182 · (Edited)
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX, Java Black Pearl, Sedan.

Handling:
22m Cusco Rear Sway Bar
Helix End Links
Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings
Rota Torque (Bronze) 17" x 7.5" currently wrapped in Falken Azenis 225/45/R17s

Power:
Vishnu Turbo Back Exhaust (Non-Signature) with Catalytic Converter

Miscellaneous:
Blitz DTT Turbo Timer
Cusco Heatshield
 
#183 · (Edited)
EDIT : WIPING OUT THE MOD LIST

Exterior
plain ol' WRX (nothing to see here)

Engine
replaced engine with 2.5 RS engine (low compression on 3 out of 4 cylinders)

Interior
ripped seats
8-track radio (with Tom Jone's greatest hits 8-track tape stuck in the radio)
Oldsmobile delta 98 steering wheel

Suspension
No struts, springs (just a shaft welded in place)
wheels (12 inch steelies)


on a serious note, wiped out my mod list. got too paranoid with all these cars getting stolen. not taking any chances ..
 
#184 · (Edited)
GReddy Evo2
Helix U&D Pipes
Radiator shroud

Sparco harness bar
Simpson 5-point camlock harness
SP Engineering bucket seat

Helix F&R swaybars
Helix endlinks
Tanabe GF210

RO_JA LT5 17 x 7 (+42)
Bridgestone RE070 225/45-17
 
#185 ·
Engine/Electronic Engine Management
TXS uppipe
Helix downpipe
STi catback exhaust
Blitz drop in 'blue' filter
TXS single stage boost controller
Blitz turbo timer

Exterior/Suspension
Koji style headlights
17" Buddy Club P1 SF in flat black
215/45R17 Bridgestone S-03
Eibach pro kit springs
Liberal replica grill
Nokya crystal white headlights
Hella 85W ion gold foglights
OEM boost gauge/pod
Debaged
Carbon fiber side marker
 
#186 ·
Engine Mods:

Ecutek custom tuned by Shiv Pathek
Perrin Downpipe w/Race Cat
Perrin Uppipe
Hks Hi-Power Cat-Back Exhaust
Samco Intercooler Hoses

Interior Bling:

Autometer A-Pillar Guage Pod
Greddy 52mm Boost Guage
Greddy 52mm EGT Guage
Kartboy Shift Knob

Audio:

Alpine 9831 Cd/Mp3/WMA Head Unit
Infinity Kappa 5.25 inch Component Speakers
Infinity Kappy 4 inch speakers
Infinity 10 inch Basslink

Suspension:

Eibach Springs
 
#187 ·
2002 PSM WRX Sedan

Engine:
AutoSpeed Up-pipe
AutoSpeed Downpipe
AutoSpeed Cat-back
AutoSpeed Lightweight Crank Pulley
AutoSpeed FMIC
FP-18G
Samco Turbo Inlet Tube
Perrin Fuel Rails
PE-650 Fuel Injectors
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
TXS UTEC
TXS Type-H BOV
Denso Iridium IK22 spark plugs
MBC (until car is re-tuned)

Engine Dress UP:
AutoSpeed Radiator Shroud (polished)
AutoSpeed Wastgate Solenoid Cover (polished)
AutoSpeed Battery Block (polished)

Transmission/Drivetrain:
Kaaz Gearset
Kartboy Short Shifter
Karterboy Shifter Bushings
AutoSpeed Lightweight Flywheel
Spec Stg. 3i (6 puck Iron)
Cusco Solid Tranny Mount

Suspension/Brakes/Wheels:
Cusco Zero-2R Coilovers
STI ReplicaFront strut tower bar
STI replica Rear strut tower bar
AEM Big Brake Kit Front
EBC Slotted and Dimpled rear rotors
EBC green stuff pads all around
Calipers painted red
Konig Spec 18” graphite rims
Nitto 555 225-45-18

Interior:
Autometer A-piller 3 gauge
Autometer Phantom Boost EGT gauge
Autometer Phantom Boost gauge
Autometer Phantom Voltmeter
White faced gauges
AutoSpeed Dead Pedal (OEM look)
AutoSpeed Shifter trim
AutoSpeed Camera Mount

ICE (stereo):
Clarion Cd Player
Kenwood EQ
Audiobahn 6.5” Components Front and Rear
Rockford fosgate 600a4 amp for highs
Rockford Fosgate 800a2 for subs
2 12” Kicker Solo Baric Subs
1 Farad Digital Top Capacitor
Optima Red-Top Battery

Exterior:
AutoSpeed Bumper Trim
STI Hood Scoop
STI Front Grill
STI pink I badge
Trunk De-badged
Black Chrome “altezza” Taillights

Awaiting intall:
Cusco Solid Motor Mounts

Future Mods:
Silicone Radiator Hoses
radiator
Thermostat
Built 2.2L closed Deck block
Ported and Polished heads
cams?
Turbo???
Front-Center-Rear diffs
StopTech Big Brakes all around
Front and Rear sway bars
STI V2 Front Lip
Factory Side and rear lips
STI headlights
Carbon Fiber Hood
Carbon Fiber Trunk
USDM STI wing

Im sure im forgeting something

Frank
ASP
 
#188 · (Edited)
Factory:
Premium package
Extended armrest
Upgraded speakers
Short throw shifter

Engine Mods:
Accessport Stage 1
Milkjug removal
ERZ Uppipe

Transmission
17" Kosei Double Racers
225/45 - 17R Goodyear Eagle F1s

Suspension
Cusco Rear Sway Bar
Perrin Rear Endlinks

Exterior
30% Tint
DIY Painted Sideskirts
DIY Debadge

Other
CompuStar Remote Starter/Security/Turbo Timer
 
#189 · (Edited)
2002 WRB WRX

Updated as of 1-4-05

*New OEM clutch as of December 19th at 50k miles.*

Engine:
- Cobb AccessECU VF34/91 Octane Map
- IHI VF34 Turbo
- Walbro Fuel Pump
- TurboXS Stealthback with Cat and Racepipe (running racepipe)
- MRT Uppipe
- Prodrive Oval Tip Axle Back
- RVM Crank Pulley
- Samco Intercooler Hoses
- Ported and Polished Throttle Body
- K&N Filter
- GFB Hybrid 50/50 BOV
- NGK Iridium XI - 1 Step Colder

Suspension/Handling:
- Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
- 18" Rota Royal Steel Grey Subzeros
- Pirelli P Zero Nero M+S 225/40/18 Tires
- Cusco Rear Sway Bar
- STi Replica Front/Rear Strut Tower Bars

Exterior:
- JDM Black Headlights with OEM HID's :wiggles:
- EGR Austrialian OEM Body Kit :wiggles:
- "Wingless" Debadged Trunk (except WRX)
- STi Hoodscoop
- STi Carbon Fiber Sidemarker Covers
- 30% Tint on Side Windows/20% Tint on Rear Window
- STi Grill Side Pieces

Drivetrain:
- Subydude Short Shifter
- Energy Suspension Shifter Bushing
- New OEM clutch as of 50k miles (installed myself)

Interior:
- Custom Subwoofer Enclosure In Trunk
- MTX 10" 6000 Series Subwoofer
- Alpine 9807 MP3 Headunit
- Xtant A2002 Amplifier
- Autometer Boost Gauge
- STi Chrome Door Handles

Future:
- Either Front or Top Mount Intercooler
- Different Engine Management Other Than Cobb
 
#191 ·
MOD LIST

2004 wrx STI

Engine Mods:
Gt spec II headers
ported and polished vf39
HKS down pipe
Vibrant 3 1/2' tbe
Perrin Crank Pulley
scooby mods silencer delete/quasi ram air
STI tranny/motor mounts
Cusco FR/rr strut braces
Samco Hoses/ rad/intercooler/aux
Optima Red Top


Sound:
Alpine CDA-7894
kicker 600.4 150 x 4 fr/rr
kicker 600.1 sub
fr spks: MB Quart qm215.61
rr: mb Quart rkc 513
BOOM: Solo Baric L 7




288whp/293wtq on pump no eng. mgmt. yet



Future: Will include APS products...havent decided on engine mgmnt. yet....let em find one that works first!!! Peace
 
#192 · (Edited)
2004 WRB WRX Sedan 5spd

ENGINE:
IHI VF34 Ball-Bearing Turbo
Turbo XS UTEC Stage IV
Turbo XS "Tuna" Wideband 02 Tuner
STi 565cc injectors
Walbro Fuel Pump
GFB Hybrid BOV
Helix Up-Pipe
Helix Downpipe
Blitz Nur Spec R Catback
Perrin TMIC
Perrin Silicone Intercooler Hoses
Exedy Organic Stage I Clutch
ACT Lightened flywheel
NX Ntercooler

Exterior Mods:
Greddy Front Lip
Chargespeed V2 Sideskirts
Chargespeed V2 Rear
Sti Scoop
20% Tint(all around)

Wheels/Suspension:
18x7.5 2 piece Rays G-Games Wheels(Gunmetal/Machined Lip)
Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
Cusco Rear Sway Bar
Falken Azenis Tires(225/40/18z)

Interior mods:
Defi Gauge Pod
Blitz BLM Boost Gauge
Blitz BLM TEMP Gauge
Blitz BLM EGT Gauge
Pioneer DEH-7600 HU
Kenwood 6.5'' Components
Power Acoustic FuBR 10'' Sub
Power Acoustic 980w Amp
Rockford Fosgate 1/2 Farad Cap
(Amp/Cap custom mounted in false floor, sub in false wall)
 
#193 · (Edited)
SInce I've never listed...

02 aspen white rex

Engine
mod'd stock injectors (flow tested at 841cc)
fp green w/ 7cm^2 hotside
axis stage 1 ej22t w/ cp pistons
eagle rods
usdm sti cams(avcs holes welded shut)
deleted tgv's
ported TB
Hyperflow FMIC
TXS Large MAF
Walbro Pump
GT Spec headers
GT Spec up-pipe
TXS Turbo back
crucial racing thermostat
70%water/30%coolant+ water wetter
UTEC
Mobil 1 syn
Blitz DD BOV
Mil eliminator
egt resistor
Samco intake pipe

Trans:
Exedy Organic Clutch
v6 RA gears
amsoil 75w-90 gear oil

Suspension:
Tein Flex coilovers
EDFC
Volk TE-37's bronze 17x7.5
Falken Azeni 225/40

Exterior:
Debadged completely
JDM RHD lights with scoobymods LHD conversion
STI grill
Painted sideskirts
STI ver 2 lip spoiler
OEM spoiler

Interior:
Greddy EGT + Boost gauge
UTEC remote switch
Blitz SBC-ID ver II
LM-1 Wideband
DeltaDash

future
possibly some large port heads
set of crower cams
dogbox
rear oem lip spoiler
 
#194 · (Edited)
Stock:
2002 Aspen White Impreza WRX
5-speed Manuel
Rear spoiler
Security upgrade

Engine/Transmission Mods:
Accessport
ERZ Up/Down pipe
Blitz Nur Spec Catback
ACT Clutch kit
ACT Lightweight Flywheel
Autometer boost gauge
Freshly rebuild Tranny as of April 2004
STi Transmission Mount
Genuine Subaru Synthetic Tranny oil

Wheel/Brake/suspension Mods:
17” Looks like Bmw 10 spokes w/ADR center caps?
KYB Adjustable Struts
Progress Springs
Genuine Subaru Sti SS Brake Hose set

Exterior/Interior Dress-Up:
Morettes Projectors
Replica Sti Mesh Foglight Covers
C-west Sideskirts
Debadged “Subaru”
Red Calipers
STi Shift knob
STi Carbon Fiber Sidemarkers
Genuine Subaru Armrest Extension
Genuine Subaru Carbon Fiber Dash kit

Wishlist/Near Future:
Sti Hood scoop
Subaru rubber floormats
Subaru Carbon Fiber Dash kit
Larger Rotors/calipers
Springs/sway/strut bar
Larger Turbo
Larger injectors and fuel pump
Top/Front mount
Sti RA gears
 
#195 · (Edited)
Mods List

2004 Aspen White WRX

Engine:
RalliTek Intake silencer delete elbow
GP Moto radiator shroud
Invidia N1 Catback Exhaust

Transmission:
Subaru short throw shifter

Suspension & Wheels:
Stock springs & shocks
Replica STi front & rear strut bars
225/45 tires*
*(First set was Kumho Ecsta 711 tires, now Falken FK RP55)
17x7 Tenzo Passion 5 rims*
*(Bought them silver, painted them gold, now painted black)
For winter: stock wheels with Dunlpop Winter sport M3 tires at 205/55 16

Brakes:
Brembo drilled rotors
Hawk HPS pads

Exterior:
DIY Cleared heaglights
PIAA extreme white HI bulbs
PIAA ion crystal yellow H3 blubs (for fog lights)
Mirror coat turn signal 7440 bulbs
Painted sideskirts, front and side black borders
Blue Impreza "I" Badge
M1 Carbon fiber WRX wing
Carbon fiber door borders
Carbon fiber side view miror covers
Swinging license plate frame
Autospeed "WRX" bumper trim

I.C.E.
Pioneer AVIC-N1
8in flip down monitor (replaces dome light)
Terk XM Digital Adapter
Bazooka 250 mono amp
Lighting Audio 1farad capicator
Audioban 10' Bass tube

Interior:
Subaru Forester din pocket
Autospeed matching dead pedal
Autospeed WRX shifter trim
Momo Sphere: Silver mesh/Black leather shift knob
Momo door sills
Custom Leather shift boot with white stiching
Custom Momo 5 speed shift pattern decal
RAZO broadway mirror
 
#196 · (Edited)
ENGINE
Stage 5 Components>
> 2.5L USDM STi Semi-Closed Deck Case
> Darton Ductile Iron Sleeved
> CP forged Pistons w/ 22cc piston dish
> Crower Forged Rods
> ARP head studs
> Cometic Head Gaskets
> GReddy T67 Turbo
> PE 800cc Injectors
> GReddy Front Mount Intercooler
> GReddy Type R External Wastegate
> GReddy Type S BOV
> Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump
> Apexi AVR Boost Controller
· Defi dash mount gauge pod
· Defi Oil Pressure Gauge
· Defi Oil Temperature Gauge
· Defi Fuel Pressure Gauge
· Defi Boost gauge (pilar mounted)
· Defi Exhaust Temp gauge (pilar mounted)
· GReddy AirInx Intake
· GReddy Oil Catch Can
· GReddy Evo Exhaust
· GReddy Oil Cap
· GReddy Radiator Cap
· Fluidyne Radiator
· PDE Uppipe
· Carbon Fiber Dress-Up Pieces
· Polished IC Pipes and MAF Housing
· Thermal Flex Intercooler Hoses

DRIVETRAIN

· Excedy Stage 2 Clutch Kit w/lightened flywheel
· Ver.6 STi RA MT-5 gearset (1st-4th)

WHEELS/SUSPENSION/BRAKES

· 18x7.5 +35 Volk Racing Bronze SE-37A
· 225/40/18
· Brembo 13.1" F-40 Big Brake Upgrade
· Cross-Drilled/Slotted Rear Rotors
· Goodridge Brake Lines
· Tein Type Flex Coilovers
· Tein EDFC
· RE_Works Strut Tower Bar
· Whiteline Anti-Lift Kit

EXTERIOR

· C-West Version 2 Front Bumper
· Prova Hood Struts
· Seibon Carbon Fiber Trunk
· STi Front Grille
· STi Foglight Covers
· JDM Projector Headlamps
· Philips 6000K HID
· Alles-Create/Griffin Side Skirts
· Alles-Create/Griffin Rear Lip
· Ganador Side Mirrors
· Kaminari Carbon Fiber Hood
· Subaru Clear Reflectors & Sidemarkers
· Smoked Tail-Lights
· A few sponsorship stickers

INTERIOR

· Cusco 6-Pt Chromoly Roll Cage
· STi Seats, Front and Rear
· STi Type RA Spec C Steering Wheel
· STi Door Sill Plates
· STi Shifter Trim
· STi Titanium Alloy Key
· GReddy Shift Knob
· Willans Street Harnesses

I.C.E./etc. cont.

· Pioneer Head Unit
· Rockford Fosgate 1000W Amp
· 2 Rockford Fosgate T1 10's
· Eclipse 123w x 4 Amp
· Eclipse 6.5" components front doors
· Eclipse 4" components rear doors
· 2.4 Farad capacitor
· Optima Blue Top Deep Cycle Battery
· Scosche POD Power Components
· Scosche Power-EFX Wiring & Cables
· Scosche High-Current Quick Disconnects
· Python Alarm
· DEI One-Touch Windows
 
#198 ·
race car RED

engine:
bleeder valve
3/16 T-valve
removed snorkeus

exterior:
sti side markers

interior:
momo shift knob

Purchased but not yet installed:
catless up-pipe
Turbo XS turbo-back exhaust
Kart boy Short shifter
MRT hoodscoop

YES!!! the sad part is i beat wrx's with MBC's, up-pipes, and some with FMIC's as i am now...cant wait for the exhaust
 
#199 · (Edited)
2002 WRB Sedan

Engine/Exhaust
-Samco IC Hoses
-Silencer Removed
-Silver GFB Hybrid BOV running 50/50
-Helix Catless Downpipe
-Helix Cat-back
-Helix Flex Up-Pipe
-Speedmonkee Chimney Heatshield

Tires/Suspension
-Hankook Ventus R-S2 Z212 (225/45/17)
-Tein S-Tech Springs
-Whiteline Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
W/ Whiteline Endlinks
-Racing Brake Slotted Rotors
-Axxis Metalmaster Pads

Drivetrain
-Cobb Double Adjustable Short Shifter
-Cobb Shifter Bushings
-Whiteline Rear Diff Bushings
-STi Group N Motor Mounts
-STi Group N Trans Mount
-STi RA Gearset

Exterior
-Rays Wolf G-Games (17x7)
-07 STi Trunk/Wing
-STi Scoop
-Orciari WRC Grill
-Painted Sideskirts
-Painted Headlight Casings
-Tinted Sidemarkers

Interior
-V.7 STi Front/Rear Seats
-Factory Boost Gauge
-Factory Armrest Extension
-Greddy Shift Knob
-Red Gauge Cluster/Radio/HVAC/Boost Gauge Lights

Engine Mangement
-Ecutek tuned by Clark of Kingpin (Basic stage 2 tune for 219whp/222tq)



*COMING SOON* - ???
 
#200 · (Edited)
My 04 STI

Mods:


20g turbo
Perrin Fmic
Perrin 650cc injectors
Hks replica headers,
Helix uppipe
Invidia TBE
UTEC
Greddy BOV
blitz blm gauges
walbro 255 fuel pump
eibach pro springs
front and rear strut bars
abc boost controller
helix catch can
HKS front lip
Sebion CF Hood
Rota 17's
Water Injection
Nitrous Express intercooler
Perrin Pully

Cant remember if there is anything on the car
 
#201 · (Edited)
2004 WRB - bought March 27th, 2004 :D

Stock:
Security upgrade
Spoiler
Boost gauge
Short shifter
Armrest extension

Engine:
Perrin catless downpipe
Greddy EVO catback
Removed intake silenver
Perrin IC Hoses

Suspension:
Prodrive Springs

Bling:
Debadged
Front plate silver trim
Momo silver/leather shift knob
Autospeed replica shifter trim
20% tint all around
Cleared out headlights
Painted sideskirts

Random:
Bel 985
Alpine 7894 Mp3 deck
Blitz FATT
 
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