I am a newbee to Imprezas.  I own a wrx uk300 and want to respect a limited edition car, but at the same time, improve the look and handling of the car in a tasteful way. Is a top mount strut brace crossing the line? Or would it be worth fitting one?

I fitted one to my WRX... does stiffen up the front a little, I would say it's worth...

 

 

For the cheap cost of them they are worth doing. You can go crazy and spend £200 on a fancy carbonfiber one. I paid £36 Inc delivery for a front and rear set. Just your standard eBay job and it does make a difference. As most mods, they're best coupled with others to increase the benefit so a decent set of ally droplinks with polybushes and possibly larger anti roll bars and you will really notice the difference.

Do it your only improving the car 

 

then crack on with the bushes as above