Xpreza Build

[d14vd_h]

After moving back to the Scotland from the US I grabbed a sub 1k Bugeye Wagon, unfortunately it needed too much work at its inspections in December to justify the running costs; I cover around 80 miles a day in commute.
But I was Subaru Smitten and the basic reasoning behind the bugeye purchase still held true. Somewhat reluctantly I traded my Bugeye in against a year old Impreza at my local Subaru dealer, with 7k on the clock by and elderly local it seemed perfect. The XV or Levorg outshine it but I'd hoped with a little creativity I could personalise and elevate the humble Impreza; so heres the mods to date and a round up of plans for future.

As I picked the Xpreza up from the dealer; optional OEM cross bars, rubber front mates, bumper protector and full lined rubber boot and seat backs and OEM fold out neoprene mat

First thing I have done is upgrade as many as the lights to LED. Functionality and utility are my motivations and the stock lamps were useless.

Next up it was time to get the racks on and wind fairing mounted

Now for some Rally Armour Mudguards

And my Subaru Adventure Team Decals!

Then onto Plasti-dipping the front grill bars which I removed before doing

I've added some little pieces of additional utility along the way including the coin tray where the fuse flap is and this arm rest inner tray

Todays modification; yellow foglight film

In the works roughly grouped and in order of attack;

- LED's in place of front Amber turn signals to clean up front cluster, 
- LED reverse light to increase visibility.

- 'Dog' guard to stop gear from going through cabin and to make a platform when seats folded for camping. This particular one is head rest fitting, custom made and uses taught paracord in place of mesh which fits with the theme. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KRAB426/ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_x_CbbGybNSAZZWY

- Paranoid Fabrications 1'' top hat spacers
- Upgraded Anti Roll Bar/ Sway bar (20mm) with new end links and bushings from whiteline 

- Full Armrest / console rebuild with;
- Sliding top cupholders, rear cupholders and sliding armrest 

- Larger all season AT tires.

- OEM underbody protection.
- Rally Innovations Light / Nudge Bar
-CNC race tow hook install

- Hood Damper Shock Kit
- Hella horn upgrade with bracket

In the meantime however i'm kitting out for a summer of touring and camping, after hyper light bike packing and hiking I'm indulging in some car accessories like a larger camp mat that fits the boot etc so that takes precedent right now.
If you've made it this far here's the Xpreza in its natural environment

[Linx]

Nice work!

[Rps]

Yellow fogs are cool man

[Jay762]

looking good