Want to know what people's general opinions are about putting sti parts on a wrx. Is it wrong or totally acceptable? I have plans to upgrade a few things to sti parts but can't decide if it's tacky or not. Already have a sti spoiler and side skirts that came already on the car but in particular I mean stuff with an sti badge on it like a front grill, or front seats. Is it like putting a turbo badge on the back of a saxo? Or is it ok as long as I do the lot, engine aswell? Any input would be appreciated.

 

It's your car, do what you want to it, I don't give a toss what people think is and isn't acceptable.

I have many Sti parts on my WRX and I am very happy with it.

And why do I do it? Because I can.. Simple this is how it currently looks

 

Absolutely agree with the above, my previous bug wrx has most sti upgrades... Was it it cheaper to just buy a sti yes, would it of been as fun making the changes no



Martin

 

Do what you want. I personally would be happy to add some choice parts but I wouldn't do anything which would make it look like an STi rep. Gearbox, brakes and other bits that would actually make a difference but would avoid stuff such as the grill as there is no advantage to the change!

And just to round off the year in style - you should have bought an STi

Brun - runs for cover

 

Both nice looking cars there. I understand that it's my own choice and it doesn't really matter what everybody else thinks, that's why I was planning the upgrades in the first place I just wanted to gauge what the general consensus is.

 

Everyone knows the WRX is a better car than the STI so it would be a backward step making your car look like an STI

 

Lol waiting for this quote

 

lets wait for the usual suspects.......

 

And here we go again

 

Yes perfectly expectable. Its hardly like putting a Subaru badge on a saxo. Loads of people do it, lets put it this way if they didn't all the breakers on here like Matty would go out of business as there would be less depend for STI parts.

As long as you stay away from the tacky mods we've all come to hate. Lexus lights, sticker kits, massive spoilers off aeroplanes, and body kits. Then your Impreza will look good, i'm sure.

 

Not keen on too many STI parts stuck on a wrx, but IMO a Subaru needs a big spoiler

Some people try to make others think they own an STI, but most of the other subaru owners that they are trying to impress know that it's a WRX anyway

I've seen a couple of 'WR1' look a likes that are just WRX's in a similar colour (not even the same colour), with WR1 badges on. One even had a slanty classic STI spoiler on and 'subaru' calipers

Same with hatches, I've seen a couple of WRX's with STI badges on and they just look silly

 

The sti styling pack looks a dam sight better than the wrx.

And now more than ever there is a massive price difference between the two cars.

For me personally do what you like, its your own car.

 

At least with genuine sti parts its gna be quality all over and good fit instead of a halfords job good choice pal someone with a gl would by your parts to upgrade there non turbo maybe

 

DON'T do it man!!! All them STI parts will add weight,the car will feel slower and 0-60 greatly reduced.
Ask yourself this,if you went bald would you wear a wig and pretend you're something you're not?

 

.SJ.

 

Why would wrx owners put sti parts on there scoobys if they weren't ashamed of buying a cheaper donkey instead of a real bred STALLION

 

AND as everyone knows the STI is less hairodynamic thus increasing drag!
BALD men swim faster,think about it!

 

Zany, not everyone can afford the best in life

 

It's not always about cost.

I could go out and buy an STi tomorrow cash, I just didn't want one, I like a project and to do something that then has my own touched to it.

 

Just buy an evo and stop messing with chav mobiles

 

My thoughts exactly. Nothing wrong with adding the bits that make the car better, but for gods sake don't stick an STi badge on the back.

Mine still proudly wears the wrx badge on its rear

 

Exactly! Evo's come oem chav standard straight out of the box

 

Funny you should mention that, i've been thinking what would i do if i started going bald, wing no hair transplant

 

When I had my WRX I fitted an STi spoiler, Ironically now prefer the smaller WRX spoiler my STi spec D has.

Mind you, I really hate it when people put STi badges on a WRX, just totally wrong IMO.

 

I would say the complete opposite to this guy.

Buy a spoiler scoop and skirts and winglets. Then your 3 grand car suddenly looks very much a 6 grand sti.

If the gearbox and 4 pots are in good Nick they will be fine. The other difference (the vf turbo) is a personal choice and can be added for 350 but your better off looking for a cheap full decat then remap for sti performance straight out the box 😊

Happy new year!!

 

P.s as its new year here's a pro tip. The best first mod you can do over all is a set off 4 decent performance tyres.

They will give you so much more braking, acceleration, cornering and feel plus you dont declare it to your insurance! Result

 

True if they could they would but as they can't they shall throw a rant

 

some people can afford an sti but have a wrx these owners generally dont bleet about the wrx being the best car.

the ones that cant afford the sti usually spend most of their time trying to convince themselves and others the wrx is better,probably because deep down they are just upset they couldnt afford an sti.

 

I think what the general argument is that's its not the better car but the better road car. Especially as many UK roads are comparable to Baghdad

 

Wasn't planning on putting sti badges on but I do like the interior which obviously has sti on the seats. What do people think about the intercooler which has sti on it but can't be seen unless bonnet is open?