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Old 06-10-2018, 11:23 PM   #1 (permalink)
Eastwood
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2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Hatchback EcoMod Thread

Hey EM folks - Finally got to a point where I could get the car I've been after for a long time now.






I'll probably be taking it pretty slow with the mods on this car. There is no roof rack and no mudflaps.

Things I know I'll do:
  • A more complete rear diffuser that reaches farther under the car than the stock plastic hint of a diffuser
  • Take out the Kicker speaker in hatch area added by previous owner - Done; minus 14 lbs
  • DCCD testing to see if any setting makes it easier to increase MPG - Doing
Things I'd like to/might do assuming I can make them look "nice" and/or "cool":
  • More complete underbody (it's not terrible from the factory to begin with)
  • Grill blocks
  • Clear covers for the fog light areas to improve flow
  • Front lip
  • Side skirts
  • Small boat tails from rear wheels
  • Somehow fill in/cover the wheels in a "stylish" way that fits in with the look of the car
  • Flush-er door handles (Lamborghini style?) - definitely outside my current skillset
  • Rear bumper corners
  • Weight reduction by taking out spare and equipment
  • Tire spats
  • Side mirrors folded with alternate mirrors added someplace
  • Stage 1 Tune
Inspirations:The car came with Michelin Pilot Super Sport 245/40ZR18 tires on it - so LRR isn't really a thing with it right now. For sake of peace of mind and safety, I'll likely stick with sticky tires.

And pulse and glide is very fun in this car, especially in Sport # (sharp) mode.

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Last edited by Eastwood; 06-23-2018 at 09:48 AM..
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