Bilstein b6 dampers on stock springs, it's a very nice improvement over the stock dampers.

Rear subframe bushings/lockdown kit and all 4 rear diff bushings, made a surprisingly big difference.

Group N transmission mount and energy suspension crossmember bushings.

Stainless steel brake lines and ATE type 200 fluid with EBC redstuff or similar brake pad.

All of these will make a nice improvement to driveability without affecting comfort for daily driving.

 

^^ 💯

+ Tires.

 

And remember to stretch em a bit if you can, the stock tires match the wheel width a bit much which requires a hard sidewall tire, if you stretch smaller tires it'll.. well Google it cause I don't want to explain it LMAO. Basically it's less sloppy.. but also more touchy and fast on breakaway characteristics. Also properly heat cycle them and store em..I see people complain about tires not lasting but that's either.. driving habits or using the wrong compounds like if you drive a summer tire in the winter - for the rest of its life you have compromised how fast it's going to wear amongst others less important. So temperature changes will result in more wear even once they warm up for summer.

 

You used your real name! Finally lmao 🤣 (see signature for my reasoning for this comment ha)

I don't understand.. what people think they can hide lol 😂

+Respect points for you sir even though I have no idea who you are.

 

This kit is a must:

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That looks like an absolute nightmare to install. The shifter inside the cabin is not easy to switch out; everything about it is hard to get to, inside the cabin & under the tunnel. The sideways movement is short enough anyway. A shift plate is enough and a light one like kartboy will add more resistance plus you can keep the oem dust & heat shields.

I also installed a brass bearing initially & it was great at first but wore out too quickly and became rattly. Plus it doesn't twist to keep the cable straight as it's pulled. The bearing that came with kartboy plate was a definite improvement.

 

^ First thing I changed. Also added one of their weighted shift knobs. Big difference over the STI short throw mine had. Lighter wheels are a nice mod to make as well. Anytime you can take weight off the car it has many benefits.

 

^ First thing I changed. Also added one of their weighted shift knobs. Big difference over the STI short throw mine had.

That's gonna be a personal preference deal however and I could even go as far as saying that if .. someone doesn't know what they're doing (such as they rest their hand on it or something stupid) it's.. obviously gonna be worse than if it's a longer throw.. I don't really believe that it effects shifting speed enough to mention it as.. a "best mod".. I like em but I know plenty of people who hate em.

 

Good points Jason.I did it just for the feel. I prefer a tight gate.

 

I personally do also, it's just literally man I'm VERY.. okay so my personality is.. just look at my former posts. Lmao. If I have something to say - you're gonna hear it. 🤣

But ya I have become* (this is new), VERY judicious with what I answer people with on this forum because.. as you are well aware people just.. buy cars and don't understand em. So that has led to (and check this if you don't believe me haha), me intentionally not saying QUITE a bit of.. "information" that.. sure people know but don't understand. Those are two separate words, I know MUCH more than I actually understand. And I'm pretty sure that would be a universal statement being a faulted human being - I'm not anything special lol I just read books and not the internet.. that. In itself actually sadly makes me somewhat unique in this day and age.

 

following. My first 2 changes on the 2024 WRX limited were swapping the Dunlops for Conti Extreme contact DW06`s, for driving all year in MD weather. The second was installing an axle back Remark 3.5 pipes for a little sound. I just added the weighted shift knob from Billetworx. IMHO it feels like a def improvement. Im a mixed old school and late model rodder in my senior years. Enjoying this car. From what Im reading not much can be done in the engine mod department without a tune. But that`s cool, been there and done that. This ride will keep a bit of money in my pocket... maybe, lol

 

I laughed. Hard. I'll admit it.

 

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This armrest extension was a mandatory modification for my manual shift VA chassis. If you own an automatic transmission this armrest extension makes for a more comfortable ride. This is a simple installation and great for the amateur wrench swinger's. Good wrenching.

 

Don't rest your arm on the gear shift lever. That's a telltale "idiot/new manual transmission driver" deal that you should know about lol. The reasons why can be found online.

Edit: automatic is a bit different you can do it. Nobody here is driving automatic transmissions. We come from before the double clutch gearbox bullshit.