Chief_WRX l 2014 ISM Hatch Build
Current Parts List on Page 11
I purchased my 2014 WRX Hatch in Ice Silver Metallic on 01 October 2013. I test drove it with 3 miles on the odometer, drove it off the lot with 9 miles on it. Every moment I have owned this car has been amazing. I traded in a not so much liked 2011 Nissan Xterra Pro4X, it was a great suv but off roading is not for me. I wanted something that was going to be reliable in all weather, good on gas mileage and overall fun to drive. My car prior to the Xterra was a Procharged 04 Mustang GT (542 RWHP/ 556 RWTQ), the car was a beast and a lot of fun to drive but rain and snow was a no go. The gas milage was terrible, all though the Mustang was my deployment baby I sold it. I then purchased the Xterra after only having the Xterra for 3 months my wife could see it on my face, I wasn't happy, the Xterras gas milage was not much better than the Mustang. She had a brilliant idea, lets go look for me a new car and my wife being a fellow Subaru owner (07 Outback). I have always loved the look of the 2011-2013 WRX hatchbacks, we went to a few dealerships and look at a few used ones but you could tell they were driven like poop and not well taken care of. After a few hours my wife mentions, "Lets go look at new WRX's at Heuberger." Boom there we were, I fell in love with the Rex from the first sight, took it on a test drive, crunched some numbers and drove it home the following morning.
The morning driving the WRX of the lot:
The two previous rides:
Xterra:
Mustang:
So far with the WRX I have done a few minor things:
-Cobb Accesport V2 Stage 1 Map (Traded a guy for a few AR-15 parts)
-SPT Exhaust (From 2010 STI Hatch off Craigslist for $150)
-Debadged Trunk
-VHT Night Shade Tail Lights
-Plasti Dipped the Wheels and front grille
Future:
I have done lots of research on this site and a few others. I can not thank everyone enough for the knowledge I have gained. The future list for now.
-Rally Armor Mud Flaps (NEXT)
-Springs/ Struts Combo
-Swaybars
-17x9 Wheels with Meaty tires
-Kartboy Short Throw with brushings
-Torque Performance Stage 1 map
-Cold Air intake of some kind
As the WRX sits today:
